Rotarian Gabriel Ochuko Egba has been installed as the 8th President of Rotary Club Effurun GRA even as the club also inducted new Board for the Club as well. The ceremony which attracted the presence of Presidents, Past Presidents, Assistant Governors, Past Assistant Governors, District Secretary, Family members, Friends and wishers from across District 9141, 9124 and 9125 took place at the Ishaka Hotel, Effurun.
In his address, Rotarian Egba expressed gratitude to his fellow Rotarians for selecting him to lead the Club for the next 12 months and assured that he is going to be dedicated to the course of Rotary just as he has been doing since his first induction. He added that since Rotary is all about service to Humanity, and its 7 Areas of Focus shall be adhered to in course of performing the Strategic Priorities of Rotary International, which are but not limited to, Support and Strengthen all Rotary Clubs, Focus and increase Humanitarian Service and enhance Rotary Public Image and awareness.
The new President of Rotary Club Effurun GRA also called on well-meaning and kind-hearted Nigerians to assist the club in its projects, which he has slated for execution in order to achieve the maximum result for the 2020/2021 Rotary Year. The projects are, Post COVID 19 Vocational Training and Empowerment, N50,000,00 Interest-Free Loan for 20 Petty Traders, Peace and Conflict Resolution Talks, Through Seminars among Youths, Community Leaders, Provision of Treated Mosquito Nets for Community, Clean Hand Washing Campaign in selected Schools, Provision of Portable Water and Rotary Awareness Bill Boards. In line with this year Rotary theme: Rotary Open Opportunities In his remark, the outgoing President, Rotarian Daniel Okolo said that the Club started with 45 members but today they are 52.
He stated further that the Club under his leadership gave out N30, 000, interest-free loan to 20 Petty Traders, while 10, 000 Notebooks are ready for distribution to 10 Schools. Rotn. Dan Okolo also stated that they have been partnering with Uvwie Local Government Council Environmental Sanitation, and have delivered Chairs and Tables to Urhobo College Effurun about four times. He noted that his administrations most outstanding achievement was the establishment of the Rotary Club of Effurun Gateway with 30 members and the winning of 6 District Awards. He urged members to give the newly installed President the necessary support to succeed in office.
Earlier, PAG. Emah Akan, from Rotary club of Uyo Metropolis- District 9142, a veteran Journalist and the Guest Speaker, in a lecture titled: Service as an Effective Tool for Nation Building, The Rotary Model, urged Nigerian political leaders to adopt the Rotary Model of leadership which is based on Selfless Service to Humanity. Stressing that since the first Rotary Club in Nigeria started 1961, which was Chartered in Kano 59 years ago Rotary has been doing well as a result of its 4 Way Test; which he recommended to Nigerian political leaders. He attributed the problems facing Nigerians today after 60 years of independence, as of insincere and corrupt leaders and therefore, asks them to emulate Rotarian leaders who placed Service above self.
The highpoint of the occasion was the Unveiling and Launching of the Clubs Service Projects, Presentation of Awards and Induction of the new Board for the 2020/21 Rotary year by Gabriel O. Egba. The newly Inducted Board Members of the Rotary Club Effurun GRA are; Rotn. Kenneth Iyere – President-Elect, Rotn. Michael Ibitoye – Vice President, Rotn. Charles Eshemitan – Treasurer, Rotn. Friday Togbe – Secretary, Rotn. Juliet Nikoro Assistant Secretary, Rotn. Daniel Okolo – Immediate Past President, Rotn. Clem Aboderin Chair – Public Image. Others are Rotn. Emmanuella Okpako – Chair, New Generation, Rotn. Tobore Ojigho – Chair, Rotary Foundation, Rotn. Frank Tobore – Chair, Service Project, Rotn. Linus Albert – Chair, Membership, Rotn. Napoleon Atanefe – Club Treasurer, Rotn. Samuel Oyegwa – Chair, Club Admin and Rotn. Jonathan Okwuokei – Sergeant At Arm.
