The Rotary Club of Abuja Jabi Lakeside has distributed no fewer than 100 free safe-delivery packages to pregnant women in the Kuchingoro community of FCT as part of community service projects aimed at making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
In their latest initiative, the club also visited the Kuje area council General Hospital to identify mothers who are unable to pay their medical bills and offered financial assistance.
The President of the Rotary Club of Abuja Jabi Lakeside, Amobi Tobechuickwu Ogum, disclosed that the club has adopted two communities, Kuchingoro and Jabi, and will focus on providing support to pregnant women, mothers, and families in need.
“We are committed to touching our communities, having fun, and leaving them better than we met them. We will continue to identify needs as they arise and provide support wherever possible.”
“The club’s ‘100 Safe Arrivals’ project aims to reach 200 pregnant women and has already made provisions for 120. We have also provided support to 100 pregnant women in the past and plan to continue their efforts.
The Rotary Club of Abuja Lakeside is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and invites like-minded individuals to join us in our mission.
Similarly, the Assistant Governor and the Project Chair of the Rotary Club of Abuja Jabi Lakeside, Chinwe Madubuike, explained that the project, which aligned with Rotary’s designated month for maternal and child health, aims to provide essential support to expectant mothers and new babies.
“The club conducted a needs assessment and identified key areas of focus, including basic medical tests and the donation of “mama kits” containing essential items for new mothers.
“These kits include items like sanitary pads, baby clothes, and other necessities.
“In addition, the club is providing financial assistance to indigenous women who cannot afford hospital bills, totalling 500,000 naira. The project is part of the club’s annual outreach efforts in the community,” she said.
According to the Assistant Governor, the club will be moving to another location in Kuje to replicate the project, potentially spending a similar amount of resources.
“The Rotary Club of Abuja Jabi Lakeside’s commitment to maternal and child health demonstrates their dedication to making a positive impact in their community.”
Meanwhile, the District Chair of Maternal and Child Health for District 9127, Rotn. Lovina Okorn emphasised the significance of Rotary’s focus on reducing infant and maternal mortality rates.
Okorn stressed that Rotary aims to decrease these rates by 25% in the next three years as she acknowledged that despite efforts, some pregnant women still neglect antenatal care and other essential health services.
She, therefore, advised continuous advocacy, education, and support to address this issue as she commended the Rotary Club of Abuja Jabi Lakeside, for their dedication to supporting primary health care centres and vulnerable communities.
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