The Pioneer District Governor of Rotary District 9112, Olufemi Adenekan has revealed that in this Rotary year, the district will be embarking on life-changing projects.

Olufemi made this known immediately after his installation as the Pioneer District Governor of Rotary District 9112 held at the federal palace hotel Victoria Island recently.

According to Olufemi, “We plan to embark on life-changing projects, which includes our star project, the construction and furnishing of the Technical Center for Youth, which is valued at N223 million.

We aim to develop and empower over 500 youths between the ages of 14 and 25 for the future and provide them leadership skills at a school in Apapa and we intend to spend over N20 million on this.

Explaining further, he said the Coastal restoration initiative, planting of coconut trees and other flora along the Atlantic City within Lagos and other States. This event will come up on the 21st of July this month and will have 1,000 Rotarians planting trees at the same time on that day. We intend to spend over N20 million on this.”

Our membership goal is to grow by 30% and develop 25 new clubs. I extend our invitation to our guests to join us in Rotary and become a member of the Rotary family.

“Our Rotary Foundation goal is to raise 1.2 million dollars. The Foundation has been the leading force in the eradication of polio since 1985. Our Foundation has maintained a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for more than 14 years.”

Speaking at the event, the outgoing DG Rita Ifeyinwa Ejezie said: “I inherited a good district from my predecessors and I’m leaving behind a better district for my successors. Last week we were here to install Dr Oluwole Kukoyi for District 9111 and today again I am here to install Rotarian Olufemi for District 9112, it only talks about growth. It shows how far District 9110 has come to the extent that we have birthed two new districts that have hit the ground running.”

Congratulating the newly installed DG, Ejezie said: “I wish you well into the Rotary year As I hand over the baton of leadership of this new District to our Pioneer District Governor Olufemi.”

I request that all seated here today including the guests and friends of Rotary give him the desired support just like I got a very good support. I wish that you all will be on the ground to support him to achieve greater success than what we did for the last Rotary year.”

According to the chairman of the event, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, this installation marks the beginning of what will turn out to be a memorable rotary year 2024-2025. Mr. Governor, to realize that Rotary does not exist in vacuum. There are six Districts now in this country. If everybody works in an isolated fashion, it does not bring results.”

“I would urge you and other District Governors who are here to make sure that they do cooperate. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are bolder. Together, we will make it work.

The Rotary has a record of doing good. Earlier this week, the Rotary Club of Palm groove distributed disease control materials to 100 pregnant women and 150 nursing mothers.

That’s what Rotary believes in, doing good, because doing good is good business, he added.

Celebrating the Pioneer District Governor of District 9112, Olufemi Adenekan, a member of the installation committee, Richard Edi said: “Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to service have always been an inspiration to us all, and we are all excited to see you take on this prestigious role. Your commitment to making a difference in the community, as well as your unwavering support for those in need, exemplify the spirit of Rotary.

We are confident that you will excel in your new position and continue to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

” Your term as governor of District 9112 will be filled with success, fulfillment, and joy. Once again, Congratulations, he added.

The highlight of the event was the speech by the keynote speaker Professor Akinyemi Onigbinde, Executive secretary of the Center for policy and development studies.