President Bola Tinubu has charged the inhabitants of Gomani, Dafa, and Yangoji within the Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory to actively protect the newly inaugurated Gomani–Dafa–Yangoji Road. Speaking on the project’s completion, the President emphasized that the regime of uncompleted public infrastructure across the country has officially drawn to a close.

The President’s message was delivered by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the formal opening ceremony of the thoroughfare, as detailed in a statement released by the media aide to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, June 30.

Tinubu stressed that the ultimate duty of preserving the structural integrity of the highway now falls upon the host communities. He admonished the local population to view the infrastructure as a shared legacy meant to serve both current and upcoming generations. Addressing traditional rulers, community stakeholders, agriculturalists, merchants, and local youths, the President maintained that the infrastructure belongs to the public and must be heavily guarded against abuse.

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Baobab Microfinance Bank has launched the first phase of its Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Project in Ilorin, Kwara State, reaffirming its commitment to improving community well-being and supporting underserved populations. The initiative, implemented in partnership with Sisters of Jannah, provided 500 reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls in a carefully selected beneficiary school.

The bank said the project was designed to address period poverty, a challenge that continues to affect many adolescent girls in low-income communities by contributing to school absenteeism, reduced academic performance, and, in severe cases, school dropout. By distributing reusable sanitary pads, the initiative seeks to provide a sustainable and cost-effective solution that enables girls to manage menstrual health with dignity and continue their education without interruption.

Chief Business Development Officer of Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria, Joy Micheal-Oti, said every girl deserves the opportunity to learn without disruption, stressing that menstrual health is a basic right. She noted that the intervention in Ilorin marks the beginning of a broader commitment to tackling period poverty across Nigeria.

Social Performance Manager, Barisi Samuels, explained that the project goes beyond the distribution of sanitary products by promoting dignity, confidence, and reassurance for young girls. The reusable pads were supplied by Sana Pads, a female-owned enterprise based in Kano that focuses on sustainable menstrual health solutions.

Representatives of Sisters of Jannah said their grassroots knowledge helped identify the school with the greatest need and ensured that support reached vulnerable girls within the community. The organisation described the collaboration as an example of how partnerships can drive meaningful and lasting change.

Baobab Microfinance Bank disclosed that the Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Project will be expanded to other states through its network of 38 branches across 16 states, with additional beneficiary schools and implementation plans to be announced in due course.

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Rotary International District 9111, in partnership with FirstBank, has empowered 140 aspiring artisans and small business owners across Lagos and Ogun states with business equipment valued at more than N45 million. The initiative is designed to support entrepreneurship, promote self-reliance, and improve economic opportunities for beneficiaries.

The empowerment programme provided starter kits, including sewing machines, grinding machines, hairdressing kits, and other vocational tools to individuals who have acquired skills but lack the financial resources to establish their businesses. Organisers said the intervention aims to bridge this gap and enable beneficiaries to build sustainable livelihoods.

District Governor-elect and Project Coordinator, Bukola Bakare, said the initiative reflects the long-standing collaboration between Rotary International and FirstBank in driving community development and economic empowerment. She encouraged beneficiaries to utilise the equipment responsibly and avoid selling the items, stressing that the tools represent opportunities to transform their lives and positively impact society.

Bakare disclosed that Rotary would monitor beneficiaries for one year through regular communication and periodic visits to ensure that the equipment is used for its intended purpose. She added that the beneficiaries were nominated by Rotary’s clubs across Lagos and Ogun states and underwent screening to confirm their need for support.

District Governor of Rotary International District 9111, Prince Henry Akinyele, described the equipment as seeds for future prosperity rather than mere gifts. He urged beneficiaries to invest in their trades and eventually extend similar support to others within their communities.

Representing FirstBank, Acting Head of Retail Business, SME Banking Department, Musiliu Olokodana, said the partnership with Rotary has lasted for more than five years and has empowered over 400 artisans through similar interventions. He noted that the programme aligns with the bank’s commitment to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises and promoting financial inclusion.

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The Lagos Elite Lions Club has inaugurated a renovated school clinic and a reconstructed 14-unit toilet block at Arowosegbe Nursery and Primary School in Ketu, Lagos State, as part of efforts to improve healthcare services and sanitation facilities for pupils. The intervention is aimed at creating a healthier and safer learning environment within the school community.

The project involved a complete refurbishment of the school’s clinic and major upgrades to its sanitation infrastructure. The club donated hospital-standard bed frames, mattresses, pillows, a first aid box, rechargeable fans, and window blinds to equip the clinic and improve healthcare delivery for pupils.

To improve water access and sanitation, the intervention also included the construction of a soakaway pit, plumbing repairs, the installation of a pumping machine, and the donation of a 1,000-litre water tank. Club officials said the upgrades would significantly improve hygiene standards and support the well-being of pupils and staff.

District Governor of Lions International District 404B2 Nigeria, Kemi Eribake, said the initiative reflects the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service and community development. She encouraged residents and stakeholders to support similar projects that positively impact local communities.

President of the Lagos Elite Lions Club, Lucy Unegbu, noted that access to functional healthcare and sanitation facilities contributes to better learning outcomes, stressing that healthy children are more likely to perform effectively in school. She urged the school management and community members to maintain the facilities for long-term benefits.

The Headmistress of Arowosegbe Nursery and Primary School, Aderemi Aromolaran, commended the intervention and disclosed that the toilet block had remained unusable for several years due to damaged facilities and inadequate water supply. She appealed for continued support from organisations and development partners to improve learning conditions further.

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