The Rotary Club of Lagos has installed Adetunji Lamidi as its 64th president, ushering in a new era of leadership.
Mr Lamidi's predecessor was Abiodun Role, a retired general.
The Rotary Club of Lagos was established on 3 June 1961 and is the oldest active Rotary Club in Nigeria.
The event was officially announced on Saturday through a press release from the club.
A number of dignitaries, Rotary members, partners and community leaders attended the installation ceremony of the new president.
The event was marked by an atmosphere of celebration and anticipation, with speeches, recognitions and the presentation of strategic initiatives to foster sustainable growth and positive change in Lagos and beyond.
In his inaugural address, the newly appointed President, Mr. Lamidi, outlined his ambitious vision for the Rotary Club of Lagos.
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He highlighted the club's dedication to improving community well-being through strategic interventions and partnerships.
He said: “Our goals for the year are bold but achievable.”
He also revealed plans to start a secondary school in Iboku Aro village, Awode Ogun State, support over 200 children, empower 200 widows and donate five incubators to general hospitals in Lagos. Notably, the club has initiated its first project by donating a child incubator to Island Maternity.
Mr. Lamidi’s strategic vision includes several key initiatives that will have a significant impact on various sectors of the community.
A key project is to expand the club's microcredit fund to N20 million, supporting five markets in Lagos.
“We currently support the markets in Gbagada and Oke-Arin, and we aim to expand to five more communities,” Lamidi explained.
In addition, the club plans to build five borehole projects to ensure access to clean water and provide annual scholarships to 20 university students in Lagos, promoting educational advancement and community well-being.
More impact
To further expand the club’s impact, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) announced its support for a major service project spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Lagos, District 9112.
This initiative aims to empower more than 200 widows through microcredit and skills acquisition.
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The announcement was made during Mr Lamidi’s installation ceremony, with FCMB Managing Director Oluyemisi Edun marking the bank’s commitment to supporting Rotary Club initiatives.
“FCMB sees Rotary as a vital platform to drive inclusion, national cohesion and sustainable development,” said Edun.
“We are delighted to support the club in empowering over 200 widows through microcredit and skills acquisition under the new leadership of Rotarian Adetunji Lamidi.”
The ceremony celebrated the installation of a new president and highlighted the Rotary Club of Lagos’ dedication to community service and development.