Olusegun Osunkeye receives top Rotary award for polio eradication work
Olusegun Osunkeye, a Nigerian philanthropist and former Nestlé Nigeria MD, has been honoured by Rotary International for his outstanding role in polio eradication. He received the “Service Above Self” award for over 50 years of humanitarian service and significant donations to Rotary District 9111’s polio initiatives. The recognition highlights the impact of Nigerian Rotarians in fighting polio and supporting health projects. Osunkeye dedicated the award to everyone who supported his journey, emphasizing the importance of service to humanity.
What we know
- Olusegun Osunkeye was honoured with Rotary International’s highest individual award for his decades-long contributions to polio eradication and humanitarian service.
- The award was presented during the Rotary District 9111 conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
- Osunkeye is the highest single individual donor to the district’s polio eradication initiatives in Nigeria.
- Rotary’s global efforts, including the Polioplus programme launched in partnership with WHO, UNICEF, and others, have reduced polio cases by more than 99.9 per cent.
- Osunkeye said the honour belonged to all who supported him, stressing that service to humanity is essential for addressing global challenges.
