Former Lagos Commissioner, Asiwaju Michael Olawale-Cole; media personality, Dr. Reuben Abati; and agri-tech advocate, Farmer Samson Ogbole, are among the high-profile speakers lined up for the inaugural District Conference (DISCON) of Rotary International (RI) District 9112, scheduled to hold from 22 to 25 May 2025 in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Themed, “Increasing the Impact of Rotary Through a New World of Service”, the event marks a historic milestone for RI District 9112, which emerged from the splitting of RI District 9110 last July.
At a press conference held on Wednesday, Chairman of the RI District 9112 Public Image Committee, Assistant Governor Ehi Braimah, presented key district leaders, including District Governor, Rotarian Femi Adenekan; District Governor-Elect, Rotarian Lanre Adedoyin; and DISCON 2025 Chairman, Past Assistant Governor Tony Eigbokhan.
Adenekan stated that the four-day conference had been meticulously planned over the past 13 months and would bring together Rotarians from across the district to ‘reflect, review, and project’.
‘This is a historic gathering… an opportunity to showcase our collective service impact’, he said.
He revealed that RI President, Rtn. Stephanie Urchick will be represented at the event, explaining that, as a buildup to the conference, there would be an inspections of a vocational centre, a prostate cancer centre in Sagamu, Ogun State, and a courtesy visit to a royal palace, on Wednesday.
Adenekan also outlined some key achievements under his tenure, including the reintegration of 200 pupils into school, the planting of coconut trees to protect the Lagos shoreline, and other impactful community initiatives.
Looking ahead, he expressed confidence Adedoyin, his successor, describing him as ‘tailor-made and well prepared with over 30 years of Rotary experience’.
Adedoyin reaffirmed his readiness to lead, and called on the media to continue supporting Rotary’s mission.
Eigbokhan described the planning journey as ‘enlightening’ and assured stakeholders of a vibrant and engaging conference in Abeokuta.
The press briefing set the tone for what is expected to be a landmark event in the history of Rotary in Nigeria, with the eyes of the global Rotary community on RI District 9112’s maiden conference.
