Cross Border Cooperation The Maradi Experience The Lagos Institute Cross Border Cooperation The Maradi Experience by ILLO Adam Past-President RC Niamey-Gaweye, Niger

Context History Originally part of Katsina, a Hausa state, Maradi was the home to one of several Hausa traditional rump states, formed by rulers and nobility who fled the rise of the Sokoto Caliphate. By the time of Niger's independence in 1960, Maradi was a centre of Hausa culture, vying with the larger traditional Hausa centre of Zinder to the east. Population of Maradi is 667 240 .

Context Economy Maradi is a merchant city, on the north region of Kano, Nigeria. This explains why one can use either the West African CFA franc or the Nigerian Naira for transaction in Maradi.

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Maradi and Katsina Maradi and Katsina both share the same cultural and religious values. The idea of ​​this cooperation between two Rotary clubs of two different countries, even though they do not belong to the same district, was inspired by the common social and economic values of these two cities.

How we organized the creation of the Maradi Rotary Club ?

Steps of the project The DG appointed his Special Representative with the mission of creating a new club in Maradi; Round Visits to all Rotary clubs in Niamey to collect contact of prospects in Maradi; We contacted them individually to brief them about Rotary beforehand;

Steps of the project Reached out to fellow Rotarians in RC Katsina Metropolis through Rotarian Ndanusa to ask for their support in the project and to invite them to join us on the day fixed for the first meeting in Maradi We agreed on a date when all prospects in Maradi can be available to attend and learn about the Rotary experience.

1st Gathering August the 11th, 2018 Maradi Participants: 27 Female: 04 Classifications: more than 10

Contribution of Katsina Rotarians The city of Katsina is geographically closer to Maradi than Niamey where the sponsoring club (RC Niamey) is located. Katsina and Maradi language identity, has facilitated a better understanding of Rotary’s Mission and Values;

Contribution of Katsina Rotarians They shared their Rotary stories with the prospects to inspire them to join Rotary. Rotarians from Katsina Metropolis are committed to cross the border and support Maradi folks to create, build a strong and a vibrant club.

Contribution of Katsina Rotarians ….. At our first meeting, the discussion articulated meaningful and impactful actions achieved in the city of Katsina by their Clubs, especially related to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and also their tireless actions to kick Polio out of Nigeria.

Contribution of Katsina Rotarians ….. Description of lives changing actions by Katsina Rotarians, inspired the Maradi prospects to join Rotary.

The Inspiration Rotarians are elites of the society. They join to devote pure altruism,time, energy and resources, to pleasantly change the lives of the people in their communities. As Helen Keller said: “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much!”

Rotary Day 2018 Participants in Maradi

Family picture of participants and Guests, in Maradi Autonomiser la collectivité locale afin qu’elle s’approprie le programme de formation et assure la pérennité de l’action. Faire appel à l’expertise des membres du Rotary obstétriciens et gynécologues. Travailler avec d’autres organisations locales spécialisées dans la santé de la mère et de l’enfant

Prospect Ibrahim talking about WASH and Education Projects in Maradi Établir des partenariats à long terme avec des enseignants pour qu’ils aient accès aux dernières formations et matériels pédagogiques.   Travailler avec les autorités locales pour élaborer des programmes scolaires et de formation des enseignants Lever les obstacles à l’éducation des filles causés par la culture locale ou l’inquiétude des parents. L’égalité des sexes est essentielle au développement durable. Impliquer élèves, parents, enseignants et proviseurs pour obtenir leur soutien. S’associer avec des organisations locales qui pourront fournir conseils et ressources

Distinction of the President of the RC Maradi

End of Maradi presentation Thank you For your attention!