By Victor Okoye
Abuja, Oct. 17, 2025 (NAN) The Rotary Club of Abuja-Aso Golf on Friday held a special mini golf tournament to commemorate World Polio Day and support global efforts to keep polio @ zero.
The event which took place at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYBIGRCC) in Abuja, had in attendance prominent Nigerians and Rotarians committed to End Polio.
Attendees included the District Governor of Rotary District 9127, Dame (Dr.) Joy Nky Okoro, Club Rotary Presidents , Dr Folashade Samuels, Maha Longe, Past District Governor of Rotary International and Past Captain of IBB Golf club , Sir Chika Chiejina.
The rest were Distinguished Senator Emma Anosike, Past Captain of IBB Golf Club, Fmr. Minister of Niger Delta H. E. Umana Umana, H. E. Nsima Ekere, Fmr. Corps Marshal of FRSC, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, Major Gen. Chioba, rtd. Rotarians amongst others.
President of the Rotary Club of Abuja-Aso Golf and fmr. Lady Captain, Rtn. Liz Ulumaranma, said the initiative is aimed to drive awareness and funding for polio eradication that is why it is – Swing to keep polio @ zero.
“It’s an opportunity to create awareness in the golfing community so that Golfers can support this noble cause.
“No Child deserves to be Infected by Polio …..Every Child Life Matters !!!Together, we will Keep Polio @ Zero in Nigeria.
“Every swing today counts toward a polio-free world,” Ulumaranma said.
“This is more than a game. It’s a statement that we are committed to ending polio in our lifetime.”
H. E. Umana commended the team and stressed the importance of continued vaccination and international support.
“Nigeria was certified polio-free in 2020, but the battle isn’t over,” she added.
“We must remain vigilant to keep polio at zero.”
District Governor Dame Joy Okoro commended the President for using Golf as a tool for advocacy to keep polio @ zero.
“Rotary has played a historic role in the global fight against polio. Events like this remind us that the mission continues,” she said.
Rotary International and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) have helped reduce polio cases by over 99 per cent worldwide.
The event ended with a ceremonial swing, symbolic of Rotary’s commitment to keep Polio @ zero.(NAN)
