The District 9110 of Rotary International’s 39th annual Conference was held in Green Legacy, Abeokuta – Ogun State from 27th – 30th May 2021. The District Governor Bola Oyebade also use the occasion to thank Rotarian Abiodun Oshinibosi, Chairman, District Conference Committee and his team for a wonderful 2021 District Conference with the theme: ‘Opportunities Discon 2021.
Award and Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the Conference Commanders and Discon’s Chairman for their invaluable support to the service to humanity by the District’s Governor, the statement further stated that the 39 Annual District Conference and Award Programs was extremely a successful event, due to a number of things, Rotarian Abiodun Oshinibosi and his team were still able to organize a wonderful 2021 District Conference.
In attendance was also the former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who use the occasion to charged Rotarians at the conference to continue to grow membership, stating that it is important to find the right people who have the passion to carry on the Rotary International services to humanity and support the Rotary Foundation.
One of the purpose of the district conference is to provide opportunities for networking, inspirational addresses, and discussions of Rotary-related matters. The conferences also gives rotarians and clubs a vision of Rotary International beyond the club level and provide a memorable fellowship experience.
All the participants gave multiple brilliant performances at the conference with notable speaker in attendance which include Rotarian Goodie Minabo Ibru, Richard Mofe Dajo, Dayo Olomu, Ayo Animashaun and the Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Ogun State, Mrs. Kikelolo Alonge. 40 Rotarians from different club within the district was awarded DisCon Commander (Commander of The Order of Discn (COD). A Special honor titled ‘Commander Of The Order Of Discon’, Some of the awardee were Rotarians previously honored and awarded “Icon of the Year” by Efedi Jelily, Chairman, on Tree Planting Project in conjunction with the ministries of Environment (Lagos and Ogun State).
“Some the Rotarians honored with the award of Commander of the Order of Discon and previously awarded Icon of the year include AG Okechukwu Uche-Ukah, Rotn. Funke Salau – the first Major Donor in the Rotary club of Ota, Rotarian Omotunde Olaleye, a member of the Rotary Club of VGC, he is the current procurement Manager of Mobil Nigeria Unlimited, Rotarian. Allan Emezue a member of the Rotary Club of Lagos West, the Managing Director of TIES Limited, Rotarian Motunrayo Adeleye-Oladapo, the Directors and owners of Figarowear Fashion House, (Rotarian Ehizonomen Ehis and Rotarian. Ojobo Oche Edward), Figarowear Fashion House – owners of Figarowear Foundation known for their brand name and humanitarian aid commitment to support vulnerable people within the community. Rotarian Nkeiruka Akarutu-Balogun, a philanthropist also known for her humanitarian service within and outside her community, Rotarian Chester Apasi, Rotarian Olusegun Oludayo, Rotarian Kirti Sudhanshu, Managing Director of Aayra International Limited and many other notable Rotarian – They are all members of Paul Harris Club of the Rotary International.
“Highlight of the event includes – Exchange of banners between District Governor Bola Oyebade and Incoming District Governor Remi Bello, Unveiling of District Governor Nominee Omotunde Lawson and Presentation of District governor Nominee Designate Ifeyinwa Ejezie, a member of Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metropolitan.”
Picture Caption: Some of the Awardee- PGD Richard Giwa-Osagie, Ehizonomen Ehis, Kirti Sudhanshu, Goodie Ibru and Ojobo Edward
