Rotary Club of Mushin Golden, as part of their lined-up projects for the Rotary year, has donated to schools and also to the physically challenged in Mushin.
A total of 200 school bags and 200 exercise book were donated to five schools in Mushin namely; New State High School, Euba Secondary School, Bereola Memorial Primary School, Majolate Primary School, and Muslim Mission Primary School.
The club president, Abiola Ishola and some other members of the club, on Thursday, November 28, 2019 stormed two of the schools stated above- New State High School and Euba Secondary School where they presented 50 school bags and 50 exercise books to each of the schools.
Also present was the District Governor, Dr. Jide Akeredolu who officially handed the school bags and exercise books to the students, alongside the club president and other members of the club present.
The Principal of Euba Junior Secondary School, Mrs Sobande Helen who was present during the donation exercise thanked the club on behalf of the students and staff of the school.
The District Governor also visited Lagos Cheshire Home of the physically challenged in Mushin with members of the club where the club donated food items and toiletries to occupants of the home.
Addressing the occupants of the home, DG Akeredolu said, “We know you are in need; that is why we are here to give you this little assistance so that why we are enjoying Christmas, you will also be enjoying here.
The club members had earlier led the DG on a courtesy visit to the office of the Chairman of Mushin Local Government, Honourable Emmanuel Bamibgoye who acknowledged the humanitarian services of the club and promised to support the activities of the club.
“I so much appreciate all you have been doing to bring change to this community and to Nigeria as a whole. I appreciate you. All I ask for is someone that will update me regularly on your activities from time to time so that I can also make my own contribution because we are always very busy so we need such reminders”, the Local Government Chairman stated.