Roraty International, through its charity arm, the Rotary Foundation, has reiterated its commitment to support worthy projects, touch lives and make a great impact in communities in Nigeria.

This promise was made by The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair and Past Rotary International President, Mark Maloney, during a media parley in Lagos, as part of his working visit to Nigeria.

Maloney, who arrived Lagos with his wife, Gay, noted that over $30 million worth of support have gone to projects in Nigeria, covering all aspects of the Rotary’s areas of focus.

He specifically mentioned the $2 million donated for its Programme of Scale scheme for a project called “Together for Families in Nigeria” and the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, which is aimed at strengthening health systems and combating diseases by empowering communities to use locally-driven solutions.

Maloney, who was received on arrival by District Governors of Rotary International Districts 9111, Dr. Wole Kukoyi, 9112, Olufemi Adenekan, 9126, Kayode Olowolagba, 9127, Mike Nwanoshiri, 9141 Chinedu Ikegwuani and 9142, A.U Nnonyelu, also added that over $300 million has been committed to the Foundation’s polio eradication efforts over the years, which has stemmed the spread of the disease and also reduced the rate of child mortality.

Speaking further at a town hall meeting with Rotarians, Rotaractors from Districts 9111, 9112, 9126, 9127, 9141 and 9142, Maloney thanked Rotarians for their immense contribution to the foundation and commitment to the organisation.

While noting that Rotary has enjoyed very wonderful relationship with the Nigerian government and health ministries, he encouraged Rotary Clubs to seek more partners to enable them to execute more impactful projects in their communities.