The Rotary Club of Abuja Highrise, a newly chartered club in Abuja, on Saturday celebrated its charter presentation and fundraising event while assuring of her unreserved commitments to community service.
The club’s first charter president, Rotarian Mariam Ahmed Abdullahi, emphasized the club’s commitment to community service and project implementation, saying the club’s focus areas include empowering women and youth, promoting maternal and child health, and supporting education.
Abdullahi highlighted the club’s partnership with the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) in providing free testing, treatment, and care for HIV patients in communities.
The event also recognized individuals and organizations that have contributed to Rotary’s causes. Amongst the Awardees was the AMAC Chairman, Honorable Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, for his contribution in providing a peaceful and healthy environment for Rotary to operate.
Abdullahi emphasized the importance of fundraising for the club’s projects, stating that the funds raised would support initiatives such as training and start-up kits for women entrepreneurs, aimed at making a positive impact in communities and contribute to Rotary’s global mission.
She informed that the charter celebration marked an important milestone for the Rotary Club of Abuja Highrise, and expressed her gratitude to members, partners, and supporters for their commitment to service and community development.
Also, Dr. Victor Onukua, Past District Governor of Rotary International District 9127 who also is a current serving member of the Council on Legislation for Rotary International while representing the current serving district governor, Mike Ukachi Nwanoshiri, said he is thrilled to celebrate the charter presentation of the new Rotary club, Rotary club of Abuja Highrise.
He said, “This milestone marks a significant growth for our Rotary International District, and I’m honored to represent the District Governor at this event”.
According to him, since its inception in September, this club has already made a remarkable impact, and I’m excited to see the potential of its members, saying as Rotarians, we’re committed to serving humanity, providing essential services like clean water, education, and healthcare to those in need.
“I’m confident that this club will thrive, given the caliber of its members. I challenge them to grow the club to at least 50 members by the end of the Rotary year and to give generously to the Rotary Foundation. This foundation is the driving force behind our global humanitarian efforts, and I encourage the club to become major donors”.
“Some members have already taken the first step by becoming Poharis Fellows, demonstrating their commitment to the Rotary Foundation. I’m eager to see the positive impact this club will have on our community and the world at large”.
The President of the Rotary Club of Abuja Urban, Rabi Muhammad said, ‘Highrise,’ is a newly chartered club in Abuja. As a new club, they are required to host a charter event, which brings together their members and introduces them to other clubs.
She explained that this event also presented an opportunity for the club to raise funds for their charity projects. Despite being less than six months old, Highrise has made significant progress and is doing exceptionally well.
As Rotarians, our charity work is motivated by the understanding that everyone in the world has needs that are not being met. Rotary clubs around the world strive to make a positive impact by touching the lives of those in need.
“Our goal is to ensure that every community has access to basic necessities like clean water, healthcare, and education. Rotary has a long history of making a positive difference in communities around the world,” she said.
