Medical professional and public relations expert, Dr. Fatimah Ahmadu has been conferred with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) award by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, in recognition of her tangible and significant contributions toward promoting better understanding and friendly relations among people worldwide.
The honour was presented at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, during the traditional cultural night of the Rotary Club of Akowonjo, in a dignified ceremony attended by the Assistant District Governor, Past District Governors, Past Assistant Governors, Past Presidents, distinguished Rotarians, guests, and community leaders.
According to the citation on the certificate, Ahmadu was named a PHF “in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world”. The award certificate bears the signatures of Chair of The Rotary Foundation Trustees, Holger Knaack; and President of Rotary International, Francesco Arezzo.
The PHF recognition is one of Rotary International’s highest honours, reserved for individuals who exemplify the ideals of service above self through impactful humanitarian, professional, and community-based contributions, honouring their support for humanitarian, educational, and polio-reduction initiatives.
Shortly after the presentation, Ahmadu expressed deep gratitude to Rotary International and her club, describing the recognition as both humbling and motivating.
‘This honour reaffirms my commitment to service, peace-building, and community development. Rotary’s values resonate deeply with my life’s work, and I am inspired to do even more in advancing understanding, compassion, and positive change across communities’, she said.
Ahmadu is widely respected for her dedication to service, leadership, and community engagement. Her receipt of the PHF award further underscores her contributions to humanitarian causes and her alignment with Rotary International’s mission of fostering goodwill and peace worldwide.
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