Former President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Michael Olawale-Cole; media personality, Dr Reuben Abati; and agri-tech advocate, Samson Ogbole, are among speakers lined up for the inaugural district conference of Rotary International District 9112, scheduled to hold from May 22 to 25, 2025 in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The event, themed “Increasing the Impact of Rotary Through a New World of Service,” marks a historic milestone for D9112, a newly created district that emerged from the reorganisation of District 9110 in July 2024.

Chairman of the Public Image Committee, Ehi Braimah, during a media briefing, yesterday, presented key district leaders, including District Governor, Femi Adenekan; District Governor-Elect, Lanre Adedoyin; and DISCON 2025 Chairman, PAG Tony Eigbokhan.

Adenekan said that the four-day conference had been meticulously planned over the past 13 months and would bring together Rotary Club members from across the district to “reflect, review, and project.”

“This is a historic gathering… an opportunity to showcase our collective service impact,” said Adenekan. He said that Rotary International President, Stephanie Urchick, would be represented at the event, which kicks off tomorrow with inspections of a vocational centre, a prostate cancer centre in Sagamu, and a courtesy visit to a royal palace.

Adenekan also outlined some key achievements under his tenure, including the reintegration of 200 pupils into school, the planting of coconut trees to protect the Lagos shoreline, and other impactful community initiatives.

He expressed confidence in Adedoyin, describing him as “tailor-made and well prepared with over 30 years of Rotary experience.”

Adedoyin reaffirmed his readiness to lead and called on the media to continue supporting Rotary’s mission. Also, Eigbokhan described the planning journey as “enlightening” and assured stakeholders of a vibrant and engaging conference in Abeokuta.