Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company IBEDC , Mr John Kingsley Achife has emerged as the 10th president of the Rotary Club of Ibadan Bodija Estate for the year 2024-2025 also known as Rotary Magic year.
Mr. Achife a Paul Harris Fellow was accompanied by his wife , his son, relatives, as his investiture held at the Rotary Club House Bodija estate. Mr. Achife took over from Rotarian Olorunfemi Ayo Samuel and will preside over the club in the next one year. Also , members of the board for the Rotary year were inaugurated .
Present during the investiture was the Assistant Governor, Mrs. Bisi Yomi- Yinka who represented the District Governor District ( 9126) Mr. Kayode Olowolagba at the event.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Achife said " I stand before you today with immense gratitude and a deep sense of humility as I accept the honour of serving as the President of the Rotary Club of Ibadan Bodija Estate. This moment is a testament to the trust and confidence you have placed in me and I pledge to uphold the value, traditions and principles that make Rotary a beacon of service and excellence. First and foremost, I give thanks to Almighty God for His grace and guidance, which have brought us to this day. I also wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation to my family for their unwavering support and encouragement which inspire me to give my best to this noble cause. To our outgoing president, Ayo Olorunfemi and the entire leadership team, I salute you for your dedication and outstanding service. You have laid a strong foundation and it is upon these solid pillars that we will continue to build. Your leadership had set a high standard and I am committed to carrying forward the legacy of excellence you have left behind.".
Rotarian Achife PHF said the theme of the year,2024- 2025, the "Magic of Rotary" " reminds us of the Rotary International President's words and I quote " We are not going to end polio or bring peace to the world by waving a wand. It is up to you and hence brings us to our collective responsibility to make a difference in our communities and beyond . This theme will serve as our guiding light as we embark on this new journey together". As we chart our course for the year ahead, I envision a club that is even more united , impactful and innovative . Together we will , strengthen our service projects to address pressing community needs in areas such as education, healthcare , economic empowerment and environmental sustainability. Engage more members and stakeholders , fostering inclusion and diversity to enhance our club' s vibrancy and outreach. Promote Rotary's values of service above self by inspiring the next generation of leaders and Rotarians".
In order to achieve the goals , Rotarian Achife said the club will leverage the collective wisdom and talents of members. He said ". As a Rotarian, I am reminded of our motto " Service Above Self". This motto is not merely a phrase but a way of life ---- one that challengea us to put humanity's needs above our own , to serve with empathy and to create a better world for future generations. Let us remember that our strength lies in our unity . As the saying goes ". Together , we will accomplish great things and together, we will leave an indelible mark in our community. Finally to our partners, friends and well wishers, I invite you to join us on this incredible journey. Rotary thrives on partnerships and collaboration and your support is invaluable in helping us achieve our goals".
The chairman of the Occasion Mr. Chuks Nwani represented by Mr. Babatunde Bodunde urged members to continue to render selfless service to humanity.
Earlier, the outgoing president , Rotarian Ayo Olorunfemi said his tenure embarked on projects that impacted the community positively . He said ‘’ With the heart of thanksgiving to God, I express my appreciation to the club for entrusting me with the responsibility of guiding our noble club in last one year. The experience gained, the friendship cultivated and the invaluable lessons learnt, and the show of love and support extended to me will forever hold a special place in my heart , at the inception of the rotary year and in tandem with the theme : ‘’ Create Hope’’, our major focus is to increase the membership of the club which will cut across different groups and classifications this we believe will guarantee the stability of the club in terms of exposure and visibility in the community and at the District level. We embarked on a joint project with the Rotary club of Milton Ontario Canada which we distributed text books and stationery to pupils of Adelagbu Memorial school Ibadan and St Louis Grammar school at Mokola . The event was historic as it was publicized and well attended by sisters’ Rotary clubs and top government officials. The president of Rotary club Milton Ontario Canada was in Nigeria to grace the occasion. We had joint fellowships with other clubs and partook in end polio and hepatitis campaigns’’
Present at the event are sister Rotary club members, Rotaractors from the university of Ibadan, members of the Innerwheel Bodija led by their president , Mrs Wumi Okanlawon, Staff of IBEDC among others ,
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