Rotary Club Organises Trade Fair and Free Medical Outreach to Support FUNAAB Students

The Rotary Club of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), District 9111, has organised a trade fair and free medical outreach to promote student entrepreneurship, economic empowerment and access to basic healthcare services within the university community.

The initiative, held on October 30, 2026, at the university's Motion Ground, brought together student entrepreneurs and buyers, providing young business owners with an opportunity to showcase and sell their products while allowing fellow students to purchase goods and access services at affordable prices.

Speaking in an interview with FUNAAB Bulletin, the President of the Rotary Club of FUNAAB, District 9111, Rotaractor Bankole Fathia, a 400-Level student of Pure and Applied Botany, who was represented by the Vice-President, Rotaractor Oluwadare Israel, a 500-Level student of Civil Engineering, explained that the initiative formed part of the club's monthly projects aimed at promoting economic and community development.

He disclosed that the October 2026 project series, themed "Impact Convergence", featured five activities scheduled throughout the month, with the trade fair and medical outreach serving as the concluding events.

According to him, the trade fair was designed to provide student entrepreneurs with a platform to promote their businesses, market their products and services, and connect with potential customers.

He added that the initiative also sought to make essential goods and services available to students at prices lower than those generally obtainable within the surrounding community.

The Rotary Club president noted that the programme reflected the organisation's commitment to giving back to the university community by addressing students' economic needs and encouraging entrepreneurship among young people.

In addition to the economic empowerment initiative, the event featured a free medical outreach during which qualified medical personnel conducted basic health examinations to promote preventive healthcare and encourage early detection of potential health conditions.

The medical services included blood pressure measurements, blood tests and prostate examinations.

Participants also received health-related materials, including standard mosquito nets, as part of efforts to promote healthy living and improve access to essential healthcare resources.

The initiative further highlighted the Rotary Club's commitment to supporting student development through economic empowerment, community service and improved access to healthcare.