Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
The Rotary Club of Awka GRA District 9142 has installed Rotarian Martin Nzeocha as its new president.
Rotarian Nzeocha became the
club's 23rd President, taking over the baton of leadership from Rtn. Ugo
Benitez Ibeanu, who served out his 2023/ 2024 tenure as the 22nd president of
the club.
The installation ceremony which
was held in Awka, Anambra State capital, attracted eminent personalities and
friends from diverse fields, who trooped in to show love and support to the new
leadership.
In his inaugural speech,
Nzeocha said the new Rotary year is themed: "The Magic Of Rotary" to
make the world a better place where diseases are prevented and health is
promoted.
He said the Rotary year will
aim to build a society where a healthy mother will give birth to a healthy
child, where people live in peace with one another without tribalism, colour or
religion, and a world with good water hygiene and clean environment.
Nzeocha added that he would
target a world where each family plants at least a tree to support the
environment, and where the children of the common man will have access to basic
education.
Nzeocha assured to embark on at
least a project for each of the Rotary
areas of focus including the rehabilitation of boreholes and lectures on
proper hygiene, promotion of basic education and literacy through school
debates competition, promoting peace building, conflict prevention and
resolution, and visitation to hospitals to improve maternal and child health.
He said the club will provide
treated mosquito nets, wheelchairs and working tools to skilled persons to
support disease prevention and economic development. He also promised to
scale-up skill acquisition training, payment of hospital bills and tree
plantings within Awka metropolis to support the environment.
Earlier, Ugo Ibeanu, the
immediate past president stated that the club recorded tremendous progress
under his leadership and called on all club members to give full support to the
new leadership, even as he appreciated everyone who supported him.
The event featured induction of
new members, launching of service projects, and presentation of awards to
eminent personalities for their professional, community and humanitarian
services to society.
Among the award recipients
include the Chief Medical Director, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching
Hospital (COOUTH), Dr. Joe Akabuike, Chief Ken Chinweze, Hon Chinyere
Ossy-Okoye, Chukwuma Mbata, Ikechukwu Umeh and Benjamin Nwofor.
Others are Lady Chinwe Alagbu,
Chief Francis Chidiac, Ozo Chukwuemeka Nwokoye, Ndubuisi Unachukwu, Engr Ramos
Ihekona, and Lolo Angela Okadigbo.
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