ROTARY CLUB OF ASABA, GOVT HOUSE, INSTALLS SMART EDOGE 15th PRESIDENT

A Human Rights Activist, Mr. Smart Edoge Esq, has been installed the 15th President of the Rotary Club of Asaba, Government House.

The installation, which took place at the weekend, was attended by eminent personalities, including a former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Victor Ochei, who chaired the event, and the District Governor, Rotary International, District 9141, Rotarian Chinedu Ikegwuani.

In his remarks, the District Governor described Rotary Club International as the world’s foremost service organisation committed to serving humanity, promoting integrity, and advancing global understanding,  goodwill and peace.

Rotarian Ikegwuani expressed confidence in the capacity of Edoge Esq to lead the Rotary Club of Asaba, Government House, in the next one year, reminding him of the need to diligently drive the seven areas of focus of the  Club.

The immediate past President of the Club, Rotarian Gibson Ehiedum Ukala, said it was a great honour to have served the Club and was glad to hand over to Smart Edoge and his team, whom he was sure would build on the achievements of the previous leaderships.

Rotarian Ukala described the Club as a great family where members drew strength from the friendships they had built over the years, the joy and satisfaction of working as a team, as well as the spirit and willingness to help others.

He called on members to rally round the new President and other officials of the Club to guarantee meaningful service to the communities, the state,  the country and the world at large 

In his acceptance speech after subscribing to the relevant oaths, Rotarian Smart Edoge thanked members of the Club for their high spirit of service and solicited their support for him and his team in the 2024/2025 rotary year.

Rotarian Edoge said achieving the Club’s seven areas of focus, including Basic Education and Literacy, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Peace and Conflict Prevention, Community and Economic Development, Disease Treatment and Cure, as well as Environmental Support, was non negotiable, pointing out that the Club would be partnering with public spirited individuals to be able to deliver on the goals.

He revealed that the Club had already carried out its healthcare programme with a visit to the Cable Point Primary Health Centre in Asaba, while economic trees had been planted as part of its environmental support programme 

The Asaba Government House Rotary Club President pointed out that focus would mainly be on basic education and literacy, as well as water sanitation and hygiene, from which some selected schools in Oshimili North and Oshimili South Local Government Areas would benefit.

The event featured presentation of awards and souvenirs to deserving members and personalities, including a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Victor Ochei.