Rotary Club commissions Ajao Primary Health Centre, benefitting 10,000 residents

The Rotary Club of Eko Atlantic has officially commissioned the newly renovated Ajao Primary Healthcare Centre in Isolo LCDA, Lagos.

The upgraded facility is expected to serve over 10,000 residents, providing free and accessible healthcare to one of the city’s densely populated communities.

Commissioned by Siva Subramanian, Group Managing Director of Kewalram Chanrai Group, and Suresh Nayak, President of Rotary Club of Eko Atlantic, the upgraded facility is expected to improve maternal and child healthcare, disease prevention, and routine medical services in the area.

“This is a dream come true, three years in the making,” said Nayak. “What gives me joy is not the ribbon cutting but also the smile on the faces of the people whose lives we have touched.”

The initiative, supported by local government leadership and private sector contributions, is the second in a series of Rotary-led interventions targeting underfunded primary health facilities.

The club aims to upgrade at least one center each year. District Governor of Rotary International District 9112, Rtn. Femi Adenekan, speaking at the event, emphasised the club’s humanitarian legacy, citing Rotary’s 120-year history of health and social service.

“We may not be billionaires, but we are united in our mission to impact lives,” he said.

Community-Led Healthcare: A New Chapter for Isolo Residents

Also at the event, Adebayo Olasoju, Executive Chairman of Isolo LCDA, lauded the project as a symbol of partnership and purpose. “An unhealthy nation cannot prosper,” he said, pledging monthly elderly care programs and access to screenings for hepatitis, cancer, diabetes, and more, completely free of charge. “Because of this center, I assure you, this road will be fully fixed by December,” he added, referring to the yet-to-be-completed street connecting the facility.

“This is more than infrastructure; this is legacy,” he said.

He also called for employment opportunities for local youth through corporate partnerships and promised expanded healthcare services including round-the-clock operations and modern equipment like incubators.

Facility to serve over 10,000 residents with free, lifesaving healthcare

According to Rotary officials, the facility’s improvements include a refurbished laboratory, medical equipment donations, and trained personnel. Local leaders underscored that the center will now offer preventive and curative health services at subsidized or no cost. Monthly medical outreach for seniors, cancer screenings, and immunizations are already being planned.

Nayak paid tribute to key supporters, including his wife Piroz Naik and club secretary Chandrani, who were absent but instrumental in driving the initiative. “From equipment sourcing to community engagement, this was a collective effort,” he said.

Rotary has pledged continued support for the center’s sustainability and urged the community to take ownership of the facility. With plans to identify and support additional healthcare centers, Rotary’s footprint in public health across Lagos continues to grow.

As the District Governor aptly put it, “This is what Rotary is known for, service that speaks where it matters most: people’s lives.”