L-R: Rotarian Olatunji Emmanuel Okedeyi, 2nd left, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Lagos State, 3rd left, surrounded by the End Polio Now project team
The Lagos State government has pledged support for Rotarian Olatunji Emmanuel Okedeyi’s initiative to embark on a motorbike ride from London to Lagos to raise awareness and funds for the eradication of polio.
The Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, conveyed the Lagos State government’s support for the campaign, which is tagged “End Polio Now”.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to his office by Rotarian Okedeyi and the End Polio Now project director, Mrs Tolu Daramola, the Commissioner said polio is a dangerous disease that requires the collective efforts of everyone to combat.
He described the project as an interesting and laudable move in creating awareness, most especially across countries on the route, and saluted the initiative and courage of the rider/campaigner of the ‘End Polio Now’ project.
Briefing the Commissioner on the details of the trip, Okedeyi said it was intended to raise awareness of the “End Polio Now” project and mobilise at least One Hundred Thousand Pounds for polio eradication.
According to Okedeyi, the road trip will commence at Kent in London and run through France, Spain- Morrocco-Mauritania- Guinea, Senegal, Ghana, Togo, Benin Republic, to Nigeria.
For the fundraising purpose, Okedeyi will visit all the Rotary Clubs in the country on his route to Lagos.
Upon arrival in Nigeria, Okedeyi, who is also the President-elect of Rotary Club, Mushin, will as part of activities marking his investiture, embark on a medical outreach program in partnership with over 50 volunteers at Mushin Local Government on 17th July 2026, during which optical, dental, and physiotherapy services, among others, will be rendered to the public for free.
Medical supplies worth one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) will be supplied by donors for the mission.
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