Rotary Club of Maryland has collaborated with its umbrella body, Rotary International, District 9110 Nigeria to transform Mende Primary Health Centre in Maryland, Lagos state to a more conducive and friendly environment for patients and staff of the centre.
“The truth of the matter is that government cannot do it alone, especially with the increasing population. Whatever you can do to help others, do it. It will help to maintain peace and orderliness as everyone will be happy, therefore, violence that arises as a result of lack will be prevented", Says the District Governor.
The club also donated medical consumables and drugs to the centre. The items were officially presented to the centre during the commissioning ceremony of the renovated facility on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
The District Governor, Kola Sodipo, while addressing everyone present at the commissioning, called on well-meaning Nigerians to join the club in its humanitarian services so that more people and more community can be reached out to. “As many as are willing to serve humanity, Rotary Club of Maryland is one of the clubs in the district so whichever one you wish to join, you are welcome”, he said.
Speaking further, DG Sodipo said, “The truth of the matter is that government cannot do it alone, especially with the increasing population. Whatever you can do to help others, do it. It will help to maintain peace and orderliness as everyone will be happy, therefore, violence that arises as a result of lack will be prevented.
“In the area of health, we believe that Primary Health Centre is the fulcrum of health care so it is necessary to have it in place”, the DG noted.
Mrs Oshe M. A, the Principal Nursing Officer expressed her appreciation to the club while noting the club’s continuous support to the centre, “When I got here, I was told of the support from the club. I am three years here and there is hardly a year, in fact, twice a year that they will not bring something down to this place.”
Dr. Abudu Opeyemi who represented the Medical Officer for Health in the Local Government Area, Dr. Adenike Oguntuase, also expressed his delight to have witnessed the ceremony, “I am honoured to be here. I have heard a lot about Rotary and I hope you continue to intervene in this centre.
Also present at the commissioning were members of Rotary Club of Maryland, led by the club president, Kunle Adeniyi.