Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun will be leading eminent personalities including the former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko; First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris: and renowned industrialist, Otunba Kazeem Odeyeyiwa, to the installation of Rotarian Henry Olubowale Akinyele as the District Governor of Rotary International District 9111 for the 2025-2026 Rotary Year.
Other personalities expected at the event are the Ekii of Ifore in Ondo West Local Government, His Royal Highness, Oba Raymond Akinyele; and the Doyen of all Districts in Nigeria, Past District Governor, Prince Julius Adewale Adelusi-Adeluyi.
According to a statement by the Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the installation, Rotarian Segun Adebowale, the installation, which is scheduled to take place Sunday, 13 July 2025 at the Victoria Garden Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja will also witness the conferment of Humanitarian Service awards on five personalities, namely Hajia Idris; Minister of Interior, Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo; media Mogul, Prince Bisi Olatilo; and well-known philanthropists, Hakeem Oyeneyin, Wale Adegbite and Tola Awosika.
Describing the event, aptly tagged “Royal Installation” as a special moment for him, Prince Akinyele said that he was deeply honoured and truly excited to serve as the second District Governor of Rotary International District 9111.
He further said: ‘I am deeply honoured that my installation is being referred to as a “Royal Installation”. While that was not entirely my personal idea, a dedicated committee planning the event chose this theme.
‘I come from a royal lineage — I am a direct prince. The choice of the word “Royal” for this event, however, goes beyond title or heritage. To me, it represents an aspiration for elegance, sophistication, and grandeur in the way the installation is presented.
‘I believe our guests will experience something far beyond the typical district governor installation. This event is being thoughtfully designed to be both impactful and reflective of Rotary’s core values. It promises to be a memorable and significant occasion for all involved’.
