April 2026
Count on preparation, not luck
Not long ago, in a small health centre in the village of Aaye in south-west Nigeria, a woman arrived in labour carrying twins. The facility was short-staffed. The nurse midwife in charge
was not present.
Rotary International President-elect Olayinka H. Babalola called on members to Create Lasting Impact by making their clubs more welcoming, carrying out impactful projects, and allowing their Rotary experiences to transform them personally.
“Rotary has changed us. It has shaped who we are and made us better people,” Babalola said at Rotary’s International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 12 January. “We often talk about changing the world. We talk about ending polio, about building peace. We do not think enough about how Rotary transforms us.”
Rotary International Director (RID) Daniel Tanase has issued a heartfelt rallying call to all clubs across Africa: “Retain every member. Give something to our Foundation. Charge towards the finish line!”
In a message carried in Rotary Africa, RID Daniel described the past year in one powerful word; MAGIC. He celebrated the resilience and service spirit of clubs in Zone 22, which spans all 20 Rotary districts on the continent.
