Abuja: The outgoing President of Rotary Club of Abuja, The Ambassadors, Nelly Williams, has urged members to sustain their commitment to community service as she handed over leadership to Prince Herberts. Williams made the call during the club’s leadership handover ceremony in Abuja, describing her one-year tenure as fulfilling and impactful.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Williams emphasized that under the Rotary theme, ‘Unite for Good,’ the club executed projects that improved lives, strengthened partnerships, and reinforced Rotary’s commitment to humanitarian service. She highlighted the significance of service and impact, noting that the club’s greatest achievement was not the number of projects executed but the lives impacted, hope restored, and relationships built.
Williams expressed confidence in the incoming president’s ability to consolidate the club’s achievements and expand its humanitarian interventions. She urged members to remain committed through active participation, teamwork, and selfless service, stressing that collective efforts produced greater results in society. Williams also encouraged more people to join Rotary, describing the organization as a platform for professionals committed to addressing societal challenges through service.
Responding, the incoming President, Prince Herberts, said his administration would be guided by the Rotary theme, ‘Create Lasting Impact.’ He pledged to build on the achievements of the outgoing administration and expand the club’s humanitarian activities. Herberts commended Williams for her exemplary leadership and pledged to consolidate the foundation she laid.
Also speaking, the Assistant Governor of Rotary, Lizzy Asomugha, congratulated Williams on a successful tenure marked by dedication, selfless service, and impactful leadership. Asomugha expressed confidence that the incoming president would sustain the club’s achievements and advance Rotary’s humanitarian mission.
Mrs. Damka Brown, sister to the outgoing president, described Williams’ leadership as inspiring and impactful, while Williams Ngalaba, son of the outgoing president, said his mother’s dedication to service usually inspires him and other family members.