Olayinka inaugurated as first President of Dideolu Rotary Club

 

Newly inaugurated  Chater President of the Club Dideolu Golden Dr Adekunle Olayinka presenting a plaque of excellence to Rep. James Faleke of the Ikeja Federal Constituency 

By Aderonke Ojediran 

Inauguration 

Dr Adekunle Olayinka, the Special Adviser on Works to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been inaugurated as the first Charter President of Club Dideolu Golden 

The inauguration, 20th anniversary and Charter presentation of Club Dideolu Golden was held at Rotary Club Ikeja, on Sunday.

Rotary Club is a global network of different body of professionals and entrepreneur, whose aim is to serve humanity.

Olayinka promised to uphold the ideology and humanitarianism of the Rotary club in areas such as health, education and others 

"The hallmark of this new club is to further contribute to humanity through humanitarian services in health, as enshrined in the seven vocal point of Rotary International which is modern care, health, education, youths and others.

"Rotary is a club that will give us the platform to reach out to more and see how those at the grassroots can be further supported,all we have to do is plug into it and make services available to the community," he said.

On Cholera, the newly installed president said that the club will do more in terms of advocacy.

"We're going to do more on advocacy and awareness so Rotary is going to stage more awareness and advocacy on what to do and what not to do to avoid Cholera," he said."

Also speaking at the ceremony was Hon. James Faleke, a Member of the Federal House of Representatives, Ikeja Federal constituency urged all privileged members of the community to remember those who are less privileged.

"Congratulations to my brother and friend Adekunle, I believe Rotary has it's own modules operandi and they are developmental oriented.

" What I expect from the new club is to ensure proper development, infrastructural development support to the people, the less privileged in the society.

" We are elected to represent the people and we will continue to support the people as much as possible, and do things that will bring relief to the less privileged," he said.

Representing the Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Dr Hakeem Shittu, the Chairman Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, he commended the club for its support in education and health.

"I'm here on behalf of Dr Hamzat, I have to appreciate Rotary Club for what they're doing for humanity, for how they have been assisting us in education, health and others.

"20 years of existence is no joke, and I congratulate the new Club Dideolu Golden, I wish them all round success," the said.

Other dignitaries at the event are Mr Henry Ajomale, the Hope president, Rotary Omole Golden Mrs Veronica Isijola, also Mrs Ifeyinwa Ejezie, and Dr Wole Kukoyi, the 

District Governor Rotary International District 9110.