By: Manoah Kikekon
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| The building donated to NYSC by Rotary Club |
The Rotary Club of Agbara, Ogun State, has donated a 10-room building worth N26 million to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to be used by Corpers serving in the Agbara area of Ogun State.
The foundation of the building was laid In November 2022, by Rotarian Omotunde Lawson, the first woman District Governor (DG) of Rotary Club District 9110 International.
During the commissioning of the project, earlier today, Uche Okafor, the President of the Agbara Rotary Club, disclosed to the press that the cost of the Building was not less than N26 million.
"This building cost us a total of N26 million to complete, and it took us approximately nine months to erect both the toilet and this remarkable structure.
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| The inside of the building |
"In Rotary, our term is one year, so my tenure started on July 1, 2022, and it is coming to an end on June 30. During our meeting today, I will be handing over to the new president."
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He stated that this is not the first project of Rotary Club in Agbara "We had previously completed a similar project in the last Rotary year (2021-2022), where we built a three-block classroom, a office and library for the Local Government primary school here in Agbara."
He explained further that the decision to focus on the NYSC lodge as a project was based on a thorough needs assessment conducted by the Rotary Club. Okafor stated, "In Rotary, we conduct what we call the Needs Assessment. The National Youth Service Corps officials approached us, expressing their need for additional corps members’ lodges to accommodate the corps members coming to Agbara.
"When the NYSC officials saw what we had accomplished there, they approached us, requesting our assistance in building this lodge. We evaluated the project with our board and found it to be noteworthy. Consequently, we acquired the land from the NYSC and commenced construction, starting with the bathroom and toilet facilities," Okafor added.
Among the distinguished guests at the commissioning was the Alagbara of Agbara Kingdom, Oba Abimbola Jayeola Agunbiade, who expressed his delight at the establishment of the new Corpers Lodge in his community.
He remarked, "During my time as a Corps member, such generosity by a club never occurred, and I am elated to witness this happening now that I am the Oba of the community. I must commend the Rotary Club in Agbara for constructing this remarkable edifice."
Speaking on the maintenance of the newly commissioned building, NYSC Southwest Director, Amusan Oluwole, stated, "The building is not only meant for the present Corps members but also for others who are yet to commence their service year. They will also make use of this building. So, I thank God that a building was made available as an office for the Zonal Inspector, who will be watchful of the activities of the Corps members living here."