Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has called for more sensitisation of the public to join the Rotary Club in view of the selfless service it renders to humanity.
This is contained in a statement signed by Hassan Fagge, the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Kano.
Ganduje was represented by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Nasiru Gawuna, when the leadership of the visiting Governor, Rotary International District 9125, Mrs Jumoke Bamigboye, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House in Kano.
According to the Governor, contributions made by the Club, especially in the fight against polio eradication Worldwide is something that cannot be over emphasised.
“The contribution made by rotary clubs when they started the issue of fighting polio is something worth appreciating. We have heard of those that have benefitted from the outreach.
“Definitely, you have done a selfless service that only God can reward you,” the governor said.
The governor maintained that initially, polio had become a controversial issue not only in Kano, but in many parts of Nigeria due to the level of resistance encountered from the people.
“We are part of those who came together and made adequate research and finally agreed that polio really exists and that the vaccine is something that has to be accepted.
“Despite the success recorded in winning the battle in Kano, we should still continue with routine immunisation and mop-up to maintain our present status,” Ganduje explained.
He urged the Rotarians in Kano and Nigeria at large to continue to complement Government’s effort at improving the general wellbeing of its citizens especially in the area of effective health delivery system.
He also advised members to focus on more ways to expand the level of their membership.
The governor assured the members of the State Government’s support and cooperation toward the realisation of the Club’s aims and objectives.
Earlier, Bamigboye informed the Governor that her team was in Kano to assess the performance of their members and hold a Rotary Week.
She said that when the issue of Rotary Clubs was first introduced into Nigeria around 1961, the Club came to the Country through Kano and that the State produced the first ever Rotary Black President.
“So, what we really need is the participation of more well to do people in this club who can really call others to give their contributions to enable us to accomplish our seven points agenda,” she disclosed. (NAN)
