WELCOME TO OCTOBER—THE MONTH DESIGNATED FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Dearest Rotaractors and Friends,
September gave us another opportunity to reflect, grow, and serve with purpose; despite the challenges.
Congratulations to the Rotaract District 9112 on two milestones achieved, with the remarkable recognition as the Best Performing District in Percentage Increase in Membership (Rotaract Clubs) in Rotary Zone 22, Region 27 for 2025–2026 congratulations to our IPDR Atitebi Ismail and we had District Maga Star Project: Great Trek 2026: Eko for Show, with over 250 shops benefitting from the Fire Extinguishers installation. We shall continue to stay committed to making a meaningful impact together. I have the joy to commend the Chairman and the entire committee for such an outstanding work. This month, we renew our commitment to improving lives in the communities through economic development.
CLUB INSTALLATIONS
I attended the installation ceremonies of the Rotaract Clubs of Gbagada, Surulere South, and Victoria Island, where I was warmly welcomed and graciously honored. These moments celebrate new leadership, strengthen fellowship, and promote the culture of continuity, commitment, and excellence in service.
DRR VISIT
On September 1st, I visited the Rota-summer Bootcamp, where I was warmly welcomed by the youths, students, and instructors. Big thanks to the Rotaract Clubs of Lekki Novare, Lagos Metropolitan, and E-Club of Ikoyi Metro for the warm welcome. I am pleased with the level of commitment from the three clubs.
BASIC EDUCATION & LITERACY PROJECT
* On September 8th, the Basic Education & Literacy Committee held a seminar that exposed participants to the opportunities available at the intersection of education, technology, entrepreneurship, and personal branding.
* On September 12th, the first phase of the Basic Education & Literacy Project was held at Oyewole Primary School, Orile Agege, Lagos. Schools from Education District 1, Agege, Ifako Ijaiye, and Alimosho were beneficiaries.
* On September 21st, the second phase of the Basic Education & Literacy Project was held at School on the Street Initiative, Iyana-Ilogbo, Ogun State, where a cash prize support of N400,000 naira was donated to the initiative as Eduscholarship Funds to support the 100% elementary education program.
ROTARACT D9112 TECH & VOCATIONAL BOOTCAMP 2026 (Rota-Summer)
The 3-month Tech and Vocational Bootcamp was held from July 26th to September 29th, 2026, behind Obasanjo Farm, Sango Ota. Organized by the Rotaract D9112 Community Economic Development Team, the program trained 120 selected youths, students and Rotaractors in more than 14 practical skills including Coding, UI/UX, Graphics & Video Editing, AI, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Public Speaking, Virtual Assistance, Baking & Catering, Fashion Design, Shoemaking, Hairdressing and Makeup.
THE GREAT TREK (EKO FOR SHOW) 2026
Eko For Show – The Great Trek 2026, the Star Project of Rotaract District 9112, was held on 25–26 September 2026 in Lagos Island, Holloway Market being the area of focus.
The project featured a 4km+ trek, mega medical outreach, and fire safety sensitisation, alongside the installation of fire extinguishers across more than 250 shops in Holloway Market.
The 3-in-1 programme addressed Community Economic Development, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Environmental & Sanitation, and Disease Prevention & Treatment.
The project also made the milestone as the biggest multimillon naira Rotaract project in Nigeria and Rotaract Africa at large, setting a new standard for youth-led service and community impact.
Special appreciation to all our partners who made this happened. Noting that we had 16 Rotaract Clubs and 6 Rotary Clubs.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
I encourage all clubs to promptly report their newly inducted members on RI, as this remains the official platform for recording their membership and providing access to valuable My Rotary resources. Today, our membership strength is 782, and our goal remains the same as we want to hit 1000 members this Rotary Year.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
Our dedication to the Rotary Foundation remains strong, as every contribution helps drive sustainable change and impactful service around the world. So far, we have contributed $1,330 to The Rotary Foundation, moving us closer to our annual goal of $10,000.
I sincerely appreciate everyone who has supported the Foundation so far. Your generosity continues to strengthen our collective impact.
We have also launched our “250 Rotaractors, $20 Each” initiative, with the goal of raising $5,000 by the end of October in celebration of Rotary Foundation Month.
Every contribution counts, and together, we can turn our commitment to service into lasting impact.
OUR OCTOBER IN BRIEF
Ongoing DRR visits continue this month with the Rotaract Clubs of Lagos Golden Heart, Ilisan, Olambe, and Mushin Golden.
* The bootcamp will end with a masterclass, empowerment, and convocation ceremony October 16 and 17, 2026.
* Polio Awareness Activities
* The DRR office upgrade shall kick start
* Rota-Tech: 50 Rotaractors shall be selected for various TECH skills — Registration link shall be sent out by the Committee kind look out for it.
Dear friends, True service is measured by the lives we touch and the positive change we create. May we remain committed to serving with purpose, giving with compassion, and inspiring meaningful change in every community we encounter.
With gratitude,
Your DRR
MICHAEL O. Ekerin
Rotaract District 9112, 2026/2