Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Former Minister, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, top economist, Dr Ayo Teriba are a few of the dignitaries that will be attending the 41st Conference of Rotary International District 9110.
Scheduled for May 11-14th, at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, the 3-day event which would be attended by over 4,000 Rotarians from Clubs in Lagos and Ogun will be declared open by Governor Abiodun.President Obasanjo is expected to deliver a goodwill message while Prof. Akinyemi and Dr Teriba will deliver the key note address and special lecture respectively.
According to the District Governor, Rtn Omotunde Lawson, the Conference promised to be impactful and intellectually-stimulating.She noted that as part of the event about 100 youths who participated in a training, empowerment and start-up programme will be given items to start them off in businessShe stated that she was particularly delighted that the youth-focused initiative which was happening for the first time as part of the Conference will see those who have learnt graphic design, solar/CCTV Installation, adire artistry, confectionery,make-up artistry, event management/decoration getting support and mentorship.
Rtn Bukola Bakare, Chairman of Imaginative District 9110 Conference ( DISCON) 2023 Committee, revealed that the event will also witness the introduction of Rtn Ify Ejezie as District-Governor-elect, Rotarians Femi Adenekan and Wole Kukoyi as District Governor Nominees, Rotarians Lanre Adedoyin and Henry Akinyele as District Governor Nominees Designate.
She noted that the conference will create a convivial atmosphere for Rotarians to network, engage and be entertained.
DISCON 2O23, which will also be attended by Rtn Sam Worentutu from Rotary District 9104, Ghana who will be representing the Rotary International President Jennifer Jones will be rounded off with a Gala Nite at the Kessington Adebutu Legacy Hall, Abeokuta.
