By Gloria Ikibah
Rotary International District 9127 has finalised plans to host the 2025 All Nigeria World Polio Day Celebration, a week-long programme that will bring together all six Rotary Districts in the country.
The event will be led by the District Governor of District 9127, Rotarian Princess Joy Okoro, who will host her counterparts from Districts 9111, 9112, 9126, 9141 and 9142. 
The visiting District Governors are Rotarian Henry Akinyele (District 9111), Rotarian Lanre Adedoyin (District 9112), Rotarian Funkeakpo Ken Batife (District 9126), Rotarian Anthony Osaretin Woghiren (District 9141) and Rotarian Kelechi Alozie Anyanwu (District 9142).
In a press statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Chairman of Media Relations for District 9127, Dr Max Amuchie, said the activities will begin on Friday, 17 October 2025, with a Jumaat service at Ansar Urdeen Mosque, Aminu Kano Crescent, Maitama at 1.30pm.
On Sunday, 19 October 2025, an interdenominational church service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja at 10am.
On Monday, 20 October 2025, Rotarian Joy Okoro will lead a high-level advocacy visit to the Presidential Villa and the National Assembly, Abuja at 10am.
The campaign will shift to Wuse Market on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, where Rotarians will create public awareness on polio from 9am.
On Wednesday, 22 October 2025, there will be a district and club activities showcase at the Rotary House, Abuja, scheduled for 4pm.
A major highlight of the week is the mass polio immunisation outreach across the six Area Councils of the FCT on Thursday, 23 October 2025, with each visiting District Governor supervising activities in different councils:
• Abaji Area Council – Supervised by host District Governor Joy Okoro, with Rotarian Folashade Angela Samuels, President of Rotary Club of Wuse Central, as team leader.
• AMAC – Supervised by Rotarian Lanre Adedoyin, District 9112 Governor; team leader: Rotarian Abiodun Oyebanji, President, Rotary Club Abuja (Grandfather).
• Bwari Area Council – Supervised by Rotarian Ken Batife, District 9126 Governor; team leader: Rotarian Maha Altine Longe, President of Rotary Club of Abuja Maitama.
• Gwagwalada Area Council – Supervised by Rotarian Henry Akinyele, District 9111 Governor; team leader: Rotarian Caroline Morah, President of Rotary Club of Jabi Lakeside.
• Kuje Area Council – Supervised by Rotarian Anthony Woghiren, District 9141 Governor; team leader: Rotarian Frederick Odika, President of Rotary Club of Abuja Metro.
• Kwali Area Council – Supervised by Rotarian Kelechi Anyanwu, District 9142 Governor; team leader: Rotarian Adams Oyarekhua, President of Rotary Club of Abuja Ministers Hill.
The same day will also feature a mini boat regatta at Jabi Lake at 3pm, followed by a cultural night at Sir Emeka Offor Hall, Rotary Centre, Abuja at 8pm.
The celebration will conclude on Friday, 24 October 2025, with a road walk from Old Parade Ground, Area 10, to Area 1, followed by a press conference and polio vaccination at the Rotary Centre, Abuja at 11am. A para soccer tournament involving polio survivors will take place at Old Parade Ground at 4pm.
According to the organisers, the 2025 World Polio Day Celebration will showcase Rotary’s unwavering commitment to eradicating polio and strengthening public health systems across Nigeria.
