Politics
FORMER Director-General of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons NAPTIP, Julie Okah-Donli, has urged Rotary clubs in the country to carry out more humanitarian projects.
She said this at the Valedictory Fellowship and Formal introduction of the President-Elect, Rotary Club of Abuja, Aso-Golf, in Abuja.
Okah-Donli, who doubles as the outgoing president of the club, said it was necessary for Rotarians to pay particular attention on the seven key areas of focus of the Rotary International.
She said that water and sanitation, healthcare, education, economic and community development projects, among others, would go a long way in impacting the lives of a lot of people.
“We had just one year but I tell you, it was one very successful, difficult and impactful year.
“I met people from different part of the world, different part of Nigeria, Rotary taught me to be patient and tolerant.
“Rotary International is at the forefront of ending polio, malaria, water and hygiene and we have seven areas of focus and we are deliberate about it.
“So every club is expected to fulfill those seven areas of focus,” she said.
She advised the incoming President to encourage and foster the ideals of the club and ensure more service to humanity.
Mr Clement Chinaka, President-Elect of the club, assured of his readiness to continue with the successes recorded by his predecessor.
“Rotary is all about service to humanity and what we do in Rotary is to come together, contribute and jointly organise a project to make impact in the lives of people in different communities.
“Rotary is famous for reaching the poorest of the poor and as my outgoing president has worked very hard to get us to this height, it means that we have to work harder and show good results at the end of our tenure,” he said.
Also speaking, Dr Goddy Nnadi, District Governor, Rotary International District 9125, lauded the club for its numerous and impactful projects.
“This club is a very young club and they have carried out more than 17 impactful projects under the outgoing President.
“This is to celebrate what she has done and to remind the incoming president that he has a responsibility to continue with the successes recorded by the outgoing president,” he said. (NAN)
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– June 27, 2023 @ 14:04 GMT |
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