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Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro Hosts District Governor, Rotarian Lanre Adedoyin, Awards Scholarship to 15 Students
Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro hosts District Governor Lanre Adedoyin, awards scholarships to 15 students, inducts new members, and supports Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro played host to the newly installed District Governor of Rotary International District 9112, Rtn. Lanre Adedoyin, during its fellowship meeting held at the BWC Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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Accompanied by his entourage, DG Adedoyin reviewed the club’s workbook, guided by the club’s United President, Rtn. Alexander Chukwu, and his board.
The session featured in-depth deliberations on the club’s planned activities, with the Governor offering constructive insights and official approvals.
“Rotary thrives on structure and impact,” DG Adedoyin said.
“I’m impressed with the depth of vision from RC Ikoyi Metro, particularly the balance between project execution and membership development. This is how sustainable Rotary service is built.”
The highpoint of the fellowship was the presentation of scholarships to 15 students from three public schools within the club’s adopted community—Government Senior College, Ireti Senior Grammar School, and Girls Senior Secondary Grammar School.
Each school received a ₦250,000 scholarship fund, with ₦50,000 awarded to each student to support their academic needs.
“We are driven by the belief that every child deserves access to quality education,” said Rtn. Chukwu.
“These scholarships reflect our commitment to empowering the next generation through Rotary.”
The event also witnessed the induction of five new members: Rtn. Funmi Owoyemi, Rtn. Mary Adams, Rtn. Huthman Oduntan, Rtn. Francis Ojetade, and Rtn. Abuosun Okusolubo; each a distinguished professional in their field.
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In a show of continued commitment to Rotary’s global causes, funds were also raised by club members in support of The Rotary Foundation, with contributions moderated by DG Adedoyin.
Organisers of Real Talk With Kike have unveiled a high-profile lineup of speakers for the programme’s seventh anniversary celebration, which will also commemorate ace broadcaster Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati’s more than 20-year journey in the Nigerian media industry.
The milestone event will hold on October 10, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, bringing together leaders from government, business, media and culture for conversations on Nigeria’s future.
Leading the keynote sessions are Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, and Mr Vlassis Liakouris, Group Managing Director of Mandilas Group Limited.
Also confirmed as distinguished speakers are Mr Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, and Dr Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Founder of Rise Network, while Mrs Bola Adesola, Chairman of the Board of Ecobank Nigeria, will deliver the goodwill message.
The speakers will engage the theme, “The Future of Nigeria: Where Leadership, Innovation, Culture and Media Converge to Shape Nation Building,” exploring how governance, enterprise, innovation and storytelling can shape national development.
According to the organisers, the theme reflects the philosophy that has defined Real Talk With Kike over the past seven years as a platform for meaningful conversations on leadership, society, business, relationships, culture and contemporary issues affecting Nigeria.
For Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati, the celebration marks two significant milestones. Beyond the programme’s seventh anniversary, it also celebrates more than two decades of broadcasting, making the occasion a tribute to longevity, impact and the power of dialogue.
The multidisciplinary speaker lineup mirrors the event’s nation-building focus. Hamzat is expected to share perspectives on public leadership and governance, while Adesina and Liakouris will discuss private-sector leadership, enterprise and innovation. Akerele-Ogunsiji will contribute insights on education, youth development and innovation, with Adesola bringing the perspective of corporate governance and financial-sector leadership.
The October gathering is expected to attract policymakers, business executives, media personalities, creatives and guests who have been part of the Real Talk With Kike journey since its inception, reinforcing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for thought-provoking conversations.
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