The Rotary Club of Ewutuntun, District 9111, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, is set to train Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) under its maternal & child health project to address maternal and child health challenges in communities.
President of the Club, Stephen Ogundipe, the lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, disclosed that “the training would take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at All Saints Anglican Church Hall, 1, Mabayojé Street, Oshodi, Lagos, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.”
Ogundipe added that the initiative was part of the Rotary’s global commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes, particularly in communities where access to formal healthcare is limited or unavailable.”
Also, Rotary District 9111 Chairman, Disease Prevention and Treatment Committee, Dr Femi Oloyede, stated: “The training will bring together over 200 traditional birth attendants from within and around the Oshodi-Isolo area.
“Participants will receive up-to-date information on prenatal care, hygiene, delivery techniques, emergency signs, and when and how to refer pregnant women to professional healthcare providers.”
Oloyede said the project was designed to reduce preventable deaths caused by outdated practices, poor information, and a lack of proper training among traditional birth attendants.
Oloyede, a past assistant governor, medical practitioner, trainer, and advocate for community health, emphasised the importance of capacity building at the grassroots level.
“Traditional birth attendants remain the first point of contact for many women in rural and peri-urban communities. They play a critical role in shaping maternal outcomes. Equipping them with the right tools and knowledge is not just a healthcare initiative, but also a community development priority. I commend the Rotary Club of Ewutuntun for recognising this need and stepping up,” Oloyede stated.
In his remark, Ogundipe reiterated “Rotary’s enduring commitment to service and its people-focused approach to impact.”
Also, Chairperson of the Maternal & Child Health Committee, Kudirat Ola Opoola, noted that “the club had identified the gap in formal training among TBAs through community needs assessments and consultation with local stakeholders.”
