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Rotary Club of Bourdillon Prestige Celebrates Winifred Ebiye’s Investiture in Lagos
Rotary Club of Bourdillon Prestige holds the investiture of Rotarian Winifred Ebiye as Charter President at a grand ceremony in Lagos
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The event attracted the presence of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Chief Tunde Fanimokun, known as Agba Akin, and His Highness (Dr) Ephraim Faloughi, who served as royal fathers of the occasion.
L-r …Royal father of the day, Ooni of Ife. Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi : Charter president of the Rotary Club of Bourdillon Prestige , Rotation Winifred Ebiye : Royal father of the day Chief Tunde Fanimokuni(Agba Akin)during the investiture of Charter president of Rotarian Winifred Ebiye as Rotary Club of Bourdillon .
Former Foreign Minister, General Ike Nwachukwu (rtd.), attended as Special Guest of Honour alongside his wife, Mrs Gwendolyn Nwachukwu.
Other notable guests included the Superintendent of Naval Dockyard Limited, Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shehu, President of the Rotary Club of Ikoyi, Christopher Ehigoie, Chairman of the Advisory Board, Rotarian (Dr) Bala Yesufu, and General Manager of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Umakant Upadhyay.
The ceremony was marked by the formal decoration of Ebiye as Charter President, with members and guests witnessing the presentation of the presidential insignia and other ceremonial activities.
The new Rotary president was also joined by her children for photographs with Dr Faloughi, adding a personal touch to an otherwise formal occasion.
A special moment came when Rotarian Bala Yesufu presented a gift to the Ooni of Ife on behalf of the club. The presentation underscored the significance attached to the presence of the traditional ruler at the ceremony.
L-r …Charter president of the Rotary Club of Bourdillon Prestige , Rotarian Winifred Ebiye: Chairman Advisory Board RTN.(Dr) Bala Yesufu presenting gift to Royal father of the day, Ooni of ife. Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. While others watch.
The event also brought together women leaders within Rotary, including the Chairman of Women in Rotary, Rotarian Labo Johnson, who joined other female Rotarians at the gathering.
Past District Governor Somo Omoniyi, representing former President Olusegun Obasanjo, was also present alongside Olalekan Makinde, Chief Executive Officer of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation.
The investiture was not only a ceremonial occasion but also an opportunity for the club to articulate its service-oriented objectives and strengthen relationships among Rotarians, community stakeholders and supporters.
The fundraising gala formed part of the programme, providing an avenue for members and guests to support the club’s planned activities and community-focused initiatives.
Ebiye’s emergence as the inaugural president places her at the forefront of shaping the identity, priorities and service programmes of the Rotary Club of Bourdillon Prestige as the organisation begins its activities.
The gathering ended on a celebratory note, with photographs capturing Ebiye alongside dignitaries, family members, Rotarians and other guests who witnessed the historic investiture.
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The occasion represented a new chapter for Ebiye and the Rotary Club of Bourdillon Prestige, with the club now poised to translate the goodwill surrounding its launch into sustained service and community impact.
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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