It was indeed a colourful event as the Rotary Club of Omole Golden in Lagos sworn-in its 20th President, Rotarian Veronica Isijola recently.
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Giving her acceptance speech at the investiture and fundraising luncheon, the new President of the club said: “With the collective strength and effort of all the dignitaries present, I am confident that we will create a lasting impact in our community and beyond. Together, we will strive to provide access to clean water and sanitation, maternal and child health, eradicate diseases, foster peace and conflict resolution, enhance education and literacy, empower local economies, and safeguard our environment.”
Isijola was optimistic that the Rotary Club of Omole Golden has the potential to be a powerful force for positive change.
She promised to work hand in hand with members of the club to achieve its goals. “Let us remember that ‘Service Above Self’ is not just a motto; it is the essence of who we are as Rotarians. Together, we can be the change-makers, the trailblazers, and the driving force for good in our community and beyond.”
In his keynote address, the Guest Speaker, Mr. Adekunle Alonge, who is the first Vice President, Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, urged government at all levels to ensure that the resources at their disposal were utilised for the benefit of the masses. “When you look at the state of change globally now. We all know that things are getting so hard and people are losing hope.”
The immediate past president of the club, Rotarian Ganiyu Lawal, also provided insight about some of the projects executed under his tenure. “We kicked off our project implementation process with “Tree Planting: Supporting the Environment initiative”. Nature reveals that planting trees is one of the easiest ways of improving the environment, beautifying our surroundings and purifying the air as trees provide natural cooling effects and aids breathing process for man through oxygen. Rotary Club of Omole-Golden improved the environment through this laudable project, planting over 20 trees across the metropolis. The club also maintained the adopted Isheri-Olowora intersection garden by Berger Bus-Stop.”
Lawal further said: “In a bid to improve the education sector and support the present and future leaders of the country, the club executed the “Basic Education and Literary Read Along Programme”. The programme was combined with the commemoration of the Y2022 World Teachers Day, where members turned out to read with the pupils of Karaole Primary School, College Road, Ifako Ijaiye Local Council and celebrated the teachers by commending them for their commitment towards imparting the children and significantly adding value to their educational development.”
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