Lagos – 1st March, The Rotary Club Ikeja Alausa* hosted a high-octane advocacy and fundraising event, *Pedal to Keep Polio at Zero,* at the National Stadium yesterday 28th February, 2026, drawing a impressive crowd of Rotarians, fitness enthusiasts, professional cyclists and distinguished District, Club and Community leaders.
The program, designed to support The Rotary Foundation’s global mission to eradicate polio, transformed the stadium into a sea of color and energy. Participants cycled and marched to symbolize the final stretch in the global fight to maintain zero polio cases, highlighting Rotary’s decades-long commitment to total eradication.
*Pedal to Keep Polio at Zero* isn’t just about fitness; it was about a promise, said Rtn Stella Arukwe President of Rotary Club Ikeja Alausa . The electric energy we saw at the National Stadium prove that our club is more committed than ever to ensuring no child ever suffers from polio again. We are pedaling until the job is done”
The event successfully connected club members with special guests among are Rtn Gbenga Olubowale Lagos representative, polio plus Commitee of D9112 and Rtn Saudat Adenike Abdulazeez, chair polio plus committee of D9112 Rtn , fostering a spirit of unity and “Service Above Self.” Beyond the physical activity, the program served as a vital awareness campaign, educating attendees on the importance of continued surveillance and vaccination.
Rotary being a leader in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative , events like Pedal to Keep Polio at Zero Rotary Club Ikeja Alausa continues to raise the bar and sensitize the public until we cross the finish line.
