Rotary leaders and project organisers gathered in Lagos on Friday, October 9, 2026, for a physical project clinic aimed at strengthening community development proposals ahead of the West Africa Project Fair (WAPF) 2026.

The clinic took place at 9:30 a.m. at Bank PHB Hall, Rotary Centre, 8 Ladoke Akintola Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. It followed a virtual session held on Thursday, October 8, as part of the organising committee’s efforts to prepare participants for the forthcoming project fair.

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The sessions provided opportunities for project organisers to review their ideas, improve their proposals and develop clearer plans for initiatives designed to address community needs.

The physical clinic was hosted by Past District Governor (PDG) Omotunde Lawson, chair of the WAPF 2026 Host Organising Committee, alongside PDG Femi Adenekan, the committee’s co-chair.

Facilitators included PDG Deinde Shoga, PDG Kola Shodipo and Assistant Governor Akinwale Odutola, who provided guidance on project planning, proposal development and the practical considerations involved in implementing effective community interventions.

A committee meeting was also held as part of the activities surrounding the project clinic, providing an additional opportunity for committee members to deliberate on matters relating to preparations for WAPF 2026.

The meeting formed part of the broader coordination efforts ahead of the project fair, with the organising committee continuing its work towards delivering a successful platform for showcasing Rotary-related community development initiatives.

The combination of the project clinic and committee meeting highlighted the importance of both strengthening individual project proposals and maintaining effective coordination among those responsible for organising the fair.

During the project clinic, attention was directed towards the importance of developing well-structured proposals with clear objectives, practical implementation strategies and measurable outcomes.

Effective community projects require more than compelling ideas.

They also depend on proper planning, collaboration and a thorough understanding of the needs of the communities they are intended to serve.

The clinic was therefore designed to help organisers identify areas for improvement, communicate their proposed interventions more effectively and strengthen the potential impact of their initiatives.

The West Africa Project Fair provides a platform for Rotary-related projects to gain visibility and attract support for initiatives aimed at improving lives across communities in the region.

With the project clinic and committee meeting completed, preparations for WAPF 2026 continued, underscoring the organising committee’s focus on project quality, collaboration and community impact.