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I pledge to Nigeria, my country To be faithful, loyal, and honest To serve Nigeria with all my strength To defend her unity And uphold her honour and glory So help me God.

Rotary channel its commitment to service at home and abroad through five avenues of service.

1. CLUB SERVICE: Focuses on making Clubs Strong.
2. VOCATIONAL SERVICE: Calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society.
3. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest.
4. YOUTH SERVICE: Recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs.
5. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: Exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding.

• INCREASE OUR IMPACT As People of Action we make decisions grounded in evidence. We're focusing our efforts, attention, and resources in the most meaningful ways.
• EXPAND OUR REACH As People of Action we are inclusive, engaging, compassionate, and ambitious on behalf of the world. If more people affiliate with Rotary - not just as members but also as participants and partners - we'll grow our capacity to make an impact.
• ENHANCE PARTICIPANTS ENGAGEMENT As People of Action we create meaningful relationships across decades and continents. Every encounter is an opportunity to show people what Rotary can do for them as individuals and as members of our communities.
• INCREASE OUR ABILITY TO ADAPT As People of Action we seek new perspectives and new ideas that can strengthen Rotary and create lasting change. By using our collective global imaginations to bring new ideas to the fore, we'll create a strong foundation for innovation, sustainability, and growth. DIVERSITY,

• Rotary was founded by Paul Harris In 1905 in Chicago, USA
• There are more than 1.4 million Rotarians world-wise in over 200 countries.
• Rotary has a seat in the General Assembly of the United Nations in recognition of the efforts of its membership to foster goodwill and peace across national boundaries
• Rotary is the world's largest Non-Government Foundation providing educational and humanitarian aid
• Rotary is a non-political and non-religious, recognizing the needs of all people to work together to achieve world Peace and Prosperity.

1. Stay away from meetings.
2. If you come, find fault.
3. Decline offices or to committees.
4. Get angry if you are not nominated or appointed.
5. After you are not to a committee, do not attend meetings.
6. If you come to a meeting, do not speak until the meeting is over; then tell how to things should be done.
7. Do not do any club work if you can avoid it and when the reliable pitch in to get the work done, accuse them off bring a clique.
8. Oppose all new program as being a waste of members’ money.
9. When nothing new happens, complain that the officers lack imagination.
10. Read your club bulletin only now and then, then complain that you don't know what is going on in the club.

As a Rotarian, I will:

1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life
2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect
3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world
4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians.
5. Not seek special business or professional advantages from other Rotarians.
6. Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities; report any suspected harassment; and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment.

A ROTARIAN IS A PERSON WHO.......

• Digs wells from which she/he will never drink;.
• Vaccinated children he/she will never meet.
• Resorts eye sight to people she/he will never see.
• Build houses she/he will never live in.
• Educate children he/she will never know.
• Plant trees he/she will never rest under.
• Make crawlers into walkers halfway around the world. KNOWS REAL HAPPINESS THAT "CAN ONLY BE FOUND BUT HELPING OTHERS".

1. Peace and Conflict Prevention / Resolution.
2. Disease Prevention and Treatment.
3. Water and Sanitation.
4. Maternal and Child Health.
5. Basic Education and Literacy.
6. Economic and Community Development.
7. Supporting the environment.

Rotary's core values represent the guiding principles of the organization's culture, including what guides members' priorities and actions within the organization. Values are an increasingly important component in strategic planning because they drive the intent and direction of the organization's leadership. SERVICE We believe that our service activities and programs bring about greater world understanding and peace. Service is a major element of our mission. Through the plans and actions of individual clubs, we create a culture of service throughout our organization that provides unparalleled satisfaction for those who serve. FELLOWSHIP We believe that individual efforts focus on individual needs, but combined efforts serve humanity. The power of combined efforts knows no limitation, multiplies resources, and broadens our lives and perspectives. Fellowship leads to tolerance and transcends racial, national, and other boundaries. DIVERSITY We believe Rotary unifies all peo