For someone to be humane simply means showing great compassion and caring for others. And it also comes with service to others.

The above aptly captures the life of the Hope President, Rotarian Mike Jaga, who was officially installed as the 17th president of Rotary Club of Lekki Phase, District 9110 recently.

Expectedly, the gig was a convergence of the crème de la crème of the society. It was well attended and had all the paraphernalia of glamour and glitz.

The District Governor 2023-24, for Rotary International District 9110, Rotarian Edith Ifeyinwa Ejezie led other dignitaries including past district governors, assistant governors, presidents, district governors, rotary enthusiasts, and philanthropists to the occasion. The ceremony was chaired by Sir Gregory Enahoro.

Jaga, who looked every inch a royalty was decked in the Yoruba traditional attire in company of his wife. As it was customary, the outgone President, Yetunde Dimowo handed over the baton to the newly installed president amidst cheers and pageantry.

In his speech, Jaga pledged to continue with the club’s tradition of service. His primary focus and star project is to take destitute off the streets as well as empower indigent people.

The climax of the investiture ceremony was the fund raising session for humanitarian projects for the 2023/24 year. It was an avenue for the induction of board of directors while awards were also given to deserving club members.

In his acceptance speech, Rotarian Jaga noted that the club’s message for the day was two folds. Firstly, the topical issue of mental health of which the Rotary International President, Rotarian Gordon Mcinally is passionate about because he lost one of his siblings to depression. He stated that mental health issues are triggered by stressful situations: financial stress, social disorder, family disorganization, medical conditions, etc.

He then cautioned that the only antidotes to it is for one to be aware of his condition, being truthful to oneself, accepting what you do not have control over but more importantly, being positive.