Ibadan: The new President of Rotary Club of Ibadan, Mr. Musa Busari-Akere, has pledged to lead with integrity, transparency, and accountability with the support of members and God’s guidance. Busari-Akere stated this at his investiture as the 65th President of Rotary Club of Ibadan District 9126 in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the board of the club was also inaugurated at the ceremony.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Rotary President expressed confidence that with the cooperation of the club members, the organization would create a lasting impact that future Rotarians would be proud of. He highlighted that his motto during his tenure would be ‘creating a lasting impact.’ Busari-Akere emphasized that impact is not measured by the number of activities undertaken, but by the difference made in the lives of people and communities served. He stated that lasting impact is achieved when actions continue to transform lives long after the projects are completed and the applause has faded.
He outlined that his administration would focus on four strategic priorities: building a stronger club, welfare, quality membership growth, and advancing Rotary areas of focus. Busari-Akere further listed the projects to be embarked on during his tenure, including free medical services and de-worming of 1,000 primary school children, basic education and literacy, and peace and conflict prevention, among others.
In his remarks, the outgoing President of Rotary Club of Ibadan, Mr. Fisayo Ogunbiyi, noted that 90 percent of the seven goals set during his one-year tenure were achieved. Ogunbiyi highlighted some of the projects carried out during his tenure, which included upgrading of toilet facilities, renovation of clinic facility at Radio Nigeria, Dugbe, presentation of baby kits to 50 pregnant women, and payment of NECO fees for 25 inmates, among others. He expressed appreciation for the support of club members and urged them to extend the same support and cooperation to the new president.
The Vice-Chancellor of Summit University, Prof. Abiodun Aibinu, who was the guest speaker at the occasion, decried the growing phenomenon of sharing unverified information. Aibinu indicated that this phenomenon currently contributes to the level of poverty being experienced in Nigeria. He advised that with the emerging technology, individuals must avoid sharing unverified information to prevent harming others and to be concerned about the welfare of those around them. He concluded that to tackle poverty and create a lasting impact, the authenticity of any information shared must always be confirmed.