… honours Igwe Nawfija, Prince Okam, Ezeja
Sir Alex Arinze Ali has been installed as the 9th President of Rotary Club of Awka – Smithtown for 2024 – 2025 service year.
The installation ceremony held in Awka, the Anambra State capital, was attended by the Traditional ruler of Nawfija in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Clifford Okeke, former member representing Orumba North in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Honourable Emeka Aforka, members of Knight of Saint John International, KSJI, among other dignitaries, and featured induction of new members, launching of service projects, award presentation and inauguration of 2024 – 2025 Board of Directors.
Speaking after taking oath of office and allegiance to mark his successful installation as the 9th President of Rotary Club of Awka – Smithtown for 2024 – 2025 service year, Sir Alex, promised to carry out over 8 million naira worth of projects that will impact humanity positively, especially in rural development.
He explained that ‘community assessment’ will help the club under him identify communities with pressing needs they can address, banking on support of Rotarians and friends of Rotary in achieving set goals.
“ … our proposed service projects which will touch lives positively in other to be magical and irresistible as charged by Rotary International. They are;
1. Distribution of Nets, Maternal Kits & Drugs With Health Talks (Maternal & Child Health) – ₦500,000
2. Construction of Billboard For Peace Sensitization (Peace & Conflict- ₦2,000,000
3. Pipe Borne in a Rural Community (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) – ₦2,000,000
4. Spelling Bee Competition & Waec Registration For 20 Students (Basic Education & Literacy) – ₦1,000,000
5. Standard Bus Stop Construction (Community Development) – ₦1,000,000
6. Micro Credits For 10 Indigent Women (Economic & Community Development) – ₦500,000
7. Trash Buckets For 1 Hospital & 1 Secondary School (Environment) – ₦800,000
8. Projector & Board For Seminars (Basic Education & Literacy, Club Development ) – ₦650,000
*Total = ₦8,450,000*
So kindly assist us to make the world a better place using the account details below;
1311225944
RC Awka Smithtown Installation
Zenith Bank”.
Speaking on leadership qualities of Sir Alex, the Worthy President, Commandry 711 Awkuzu, Saint Raphael Commandry, Knight of Saint John International, Sir Kenneth Okafor, said the newly installed Rotary President has humility, commitment and all it takes to achieve set goals for the good of humanity, in line with objectives of Rotary Club.
Earlier in his valedictory remark, the Eighth President of Rotary Club of Awka – Smithtown, Mr Valentine Okaudu, said it was great serving the club with support of members; despite the challenging times, and pledged support to his successor, saying that with him, the club is in safe hands.
Some awardees at the event, including Igwe Okeke of Nawfija, Prince Ambassador Rowland Okam; from Enugwu-Agidi, and Mrs Ngozi Ezeja from Enugu-Ezike, Enugu State, promised to support the activities of the new President, adding that they will continue in selfless service to humanity, reason they where chosen for the honor.