In a show of community service and commitment to maternal and child health, the Rotary Club of Falomo, District 9112, at the weekend, donated 25 baby cots and 100 mosquito-treated nets to the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. 
  
The donation, valued at over N5 million, forms part of the club’s ongoing efforts to support maternal and child healthcare as well as disease prevention.
  
During the presentation, no fewer than 30 members of the club also donated blood to the hospital’s bank, further emphasising Rotary’s commitment to saving lives and improving healthcare delivery.

Speaking at the event, President of the Rotary Club of Falomo, Ibrahim Sule, highlighted the motivation behind the project and the long-term nature of the intervention.

His words: “This project was initiated by our past president, Tolu Ogundipe, and I was then the project service director.Our needs assessment revealed that three wards lacked adequate baby cots. The ones in use were worn out and uncomfortable. 
  
“Since then, we have taken it as a challenge to equip the hospital. In the last three years, we have supplied 75 baby cots. Today’s 25 cots and mosquito nets continue that legacy, and we plan to equip another ward next year.”
  
He emphasised that the gesture goes beyond philanthropy, explaining that “after childbirth, mothers need to rest while their newborns are placed in comfortable, hygienic cots.”
  
Sule also disclosed plans to donate an incubator soon, further broadening the scope of their interventions. District Governor of Rotary International District 9112 (comprising Lagos and Ogun states), Lanre Adedoyin, commended the initiative, saying it aligns with two of the global organisation’s seven areas of focus—maternal/child healthcare and disease prevention.
   
“What Falomo Club has done is not just charity—it is nation-building. When you care for mothers and children, you are investing in the country’s future. These mosquito-treated nets help prevent malaria, one of the deadliest diseases in Africa. Their action contributes to a healthier population, which translates into stronger economic manpower,” he said.
  
Also speaking, the hospital’s Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Olufemi Omololu, appreciated the club’s continuous support, describing the donation as a “blessing.”
  
He said, “We are fortunate to have the Rotary Club of Falomo as one of our consistent partners. They’ve helped us tremendously in the past and continue to do so. The quality of the baby cots delivered this time is notably higher, and we are confident that with proper maintenance, they will last even longer.” 
  
Omololu acknowledged the challenge of wear and tear in public health facilities, but praised the hospital staff for maintaining donated equipment. 
He also called on other organisations and individuals to emulate Rotary, noting that true national development requires collaborative efforts between government and citizens.