Rotary District 9111 to Host Inaugural District Conference in Abeokuta

L- R) Rotary District 9111 Chairman District Conference Planning Committee, Busola Satuyi; District 9111 Governor, Dr Oluwole Kukoyi and District 9111 Governor-elect, Henry Akinyele during press conference held at Rotary Center, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.
L- R) Rotary District 9111 Chairman District Conference Planning Committee, Busola Satuyi; District 9111 Governor, Dr Oluwole Kukoyi and District 9111 Governor-elect, Henry Akinyele during press conference held at Rotary Center, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

Rotary International District 9111 is set to host its first-ever District Conference (DISCON) from May 29 to June 1, 2025, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Kuto, Abeokuta.

District Governor Dr. Wole Kukoyi revealed in a statement that the event is themed “Irresistible District Conference 2025” and will feature motivational sessions, engaging discussions, and ample networking opportunities with leaders from Nigeria and around the world.

Kukoyi also shared that the conference will commence with royal visits to prominent traditional rulers, including HRM Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, a former Rotary Club of Ikeja-South President; and HRM Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Tejuoso (Karunwi III), the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba and a past District Governor of Rotary District 9110.

The DISCON organizing committee, led by past Assistant Governor Busola Satuyi, announced that the event will feature a novelty football match between Rotary District 9111 and Lion District 404 – A3 at Afro Grammar School Stadium, Ita-Eko, Abeokuta. This will be followed by an all-white Welcome Party at Kensington Hall, Abeokuta Sports Club, Oke-Ilewo.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun is scheduled to officially open the conference on Friday, May 30, 2025. The Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, will deliver the keynote address, while Dr. Chizor Malize, Managing Director of the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC), will present on “Guidance of Integrity: Strengthening Complaint Mechanisms in NGOs to Combat Fraud and Money Laundering.”

Additionally, Prof. Agboola, Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, will speak on “Reflections on the Peace-Building and Conflict Prevention and Security Studies Programme,” and Dr. Folashade Adegbite will address “Surrogacy, Adoption, and Organ Donation: The Blessings and Curses to Humanity.”

Prominent dignitaries expected to attend include former President Olusegun Obasanjo; HRM Olota of Ota, Oba Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege; Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick’s representative, Rtn. Eric Kimani, a past District Governor from Rotary Club of Nairobi Muthaiga North, Kenya, among others.

 

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