As part of efforts aimed at providing opportunities for its members, Rotary International District 9111 is set to hold its pioneer District Conference (DISCON ) between May 29 and June 1, 2025 at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Kuto, Abeokuta.
District Governor Rotary District 9111, Dr. Wole Kukoyi disclosed that the district conference is tagged “Irresistible district conference 2025” and would involve inspiring sessions, insightful discussions, and provides networking opportunities with leaders from the country and abroad.
Kukoyi added that “the DISCON will start with royal visits to Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo (111), the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland and a Past President of Rotary Club of Ikeja-South; and Oba Adedapo Tejuoso (Karunwi 111) the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba and Past District Governor Rotary District 9110.
Chairman DISCON Committee, past Assistant Governor Busola Satuyi added that a novelty football match between Rotary District 9111 and Lion District 404 – A3 will take place at Afro Grammar School Stadium, Ita-eko, Abeokuta, to be followed by all-white Welcome Party at Kesington Hall,Abeokuta Sports Club, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta. The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun will declare open the DISCON on May 30,2025, while the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako- Oyedele will deliver the keynote address and Managing Director Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC), Chizor Malize will deliver presentation on the topic : Guidance of Integrity, Strengthening Complaint in NGOs to Combat Fraud and Money Laundering.
She added that Vice Chancellor Olabisi Onabanjo University, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola will speak on the topic “Reflections on the Peace-Building and Conflict Prevention and Security Studies Programme” and guest Speaker, Folashade Adegbite will deliver presentation on the topic, “Surrogacy, Adoption and Organ Donation: The Blessing and Curses to Humanity”.
Dignitaries expected to grace the conference and deliver goodwill messages include: former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Olota of Ota, Oba Prof. Adeyemi Obalanlege; Rotary Internatiodnal 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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