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District 9112 Adopts April 4 as Rotary Day, Awareness Campaign Set to Begin

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9 months ago

February 8, 2026

Rotary District 9112 Rotary Day set for April 4 to promote awareness of projects across Lagos and Ogun with ambassadors, billboards and a Peace Park plan

Rotary International District 9112 has approved 4 April as its official Rotary Day to be observed annually across Lagos and Ogun States to strengthen public awareness of Rotary projects, activities and events.

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The decision was announced during a strategic meeting at the district office between the District Awareness Committee led by Rotarian David Olusegun and the District Governor, Rotarian Lanre Adedoyin.

Discussions focused on enhancing Rotary’s public image through the formal adoption of Rotary Day, plans for a proposed Peace Park and the placement of Rotary awareness billboards at key locations within the district.

Rotarian Lanre Adedoyin commended the committee’s initiative and stressed the need to obtain approvals from relevant government agencies before installing billboards and executing outdoor campaigns.

Rotarian Lanre Adedoyin said the period leading to 4 April presented a crucial opportunity to demonstrate Rotary’s impact through visible action and sustained engagement with the public.

Rotarian David Olusegun thanked the District Governor for the confidence reposed in the committee and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering on its mandate.

Rotarian David Olusegun disclosed that a major highlight of Rotary Day would be the selection and decoration of Rotary Ambassadors from each of the district’s 86 clubs to recognise members who exemplify Rotary values and service.

He said each club would nominate a representative to serve as the face of the club, adding that the ambassadors’ footprints would be etched at the proposed Peace Park once completed.

Funds were raised during the meeting to support Rotary Day activities, while sub committees were constituted to ensure effective planning and execution.

The delegation also paid a courtesy visit to Rotary Radio as part of efforts to strengthen media partnerships and outreach ahead of the event.

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District officials said the adoption of Rotary Day formed part of a broader, strategic drive to deepen public engagement and showcase Rotary’s humanitarian impact across communities.

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Culture

Crowds Gather for Rare Sunrise at Egypt’s Abu Simbel Temple

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2 weeks ago

October 23, 2026

David Ogunjobi

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple to witness the twice-yearly sunrise ceremony illuminating Pharaoh Ramses II’s statue

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple on Thursday to witness a spectacular sunrise phenomenon in which sunlight illuminated the face of the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, an event that occurs only twice a year.

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The ancient astronomical ceremony drew visitors from different parts of the world to the archaeological site in southern Egypt on October 22, one of two dates associated with the phenomenon.

The second occurrence takes place on February 22, when the rising sun illuminates the temple’s interior.

Egyptian tour guide Yasser Fouad described the occasion as extraordinary, saying some visitors had stayed overnight to secure the opportunity to witness the event.

“Today is an extraordinary day, everyone is keen, there are people who stayed over the night, foreigners who actually spent the night in Abu Simbel to see this phenomenon,” Fouad said.

The Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel dates back to the 13th century BC and is among Egypt’s most prominent archaeological attractions.

Built during the reign of Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, the temple is renowned for its monumental statues and sophisticated architectural design.

The twice-yearly sunrise phenomenon is a major attraction, drawing visitors eager to witness the interaction between sunlight and the temple’s ancient structure.

The dates have traditionally been associated with significant moments in Ramses II’s life.

October 22 is commonly linked to his birthday, while February 22 is associated with his accession to the throne.

However, the precise historical reasons behind the dates remain debated.

Some archaeologists have proposed alternative explanations, including that they may have marked the pharaoh’s coronation and birthday.

Abu Simbel underwent a major international rescue operation in the 1960s, when archaeologists and engineers relocated the temples to protect them from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

The monumental structures were cut into large blocks and reassembled at a higher location, preserving the site for future generations.

The relocation was one of the most significant archaeological preservation projects of the 20th century.

Despite the move, the temple continues to attract visitors for its ancient Egyptian art, monumental architecture and remarkable alignment with the rising sun.

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The annual gatherings highlight the enduring appeal of Egypt’s archaeological heritage and the continuing fascination with the astronomical knowledge and engineering achievements of its ancient civilisation.