Rotary Club of Oregbeni Urban

I'm delighted to extend an invitation to all members and friends to join us at the Rotary Club of Oregbeni Urban event on Monday, March 25th, 2024 in Oredo girls college by 10am. We will be distributing health materials and holding discussions on girl child support and maternal healthcare. Your presence and participation would be truly appreciated as we work together to make a positive impact in our community. Thank you to the club and our friends for supporting this fantastic project. Let's come together and make a difference on this important day.
Rtn Garuba Odion Anefi
President

Happy birthday Past President Rotarian Maxwell...Thanks alot for using your life to create a long lasting positive change for us all...you are a true leader!

Rotary International President, Gordon Mclnally Preaches Polio Eradication

Rotary International President, Gordon Mclnally accompanied by his Spouse, Heather, has called on Rotarians and Nigerians not to relent in their effort to eradicate polio.

Mclnally,who is on an official visit to Nigeria made the appeal when he paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian National Polio Plus Committee ( NNPPC) House in Abuja today, Saturday 16th March, 2024.

The highpoint of the visit was when the Rotary International President administered polio drops on some children at the Primary Health Care Centre, Abuja to the delight of all present.

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The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has just received the Rotary International President, Gordon R. Mclnally, his spouse as well as other Rotary leaders in the State House in Abuja, Nigeria.

When my wife was carrying my younger son Zillion in her womb, she asked me to promise her a gift when she puts to birth.

2months after, Zillion came.

A month later when I was sure she could go out with the baby, I took her to a big phone shop.

She had asked me for a particular phone.

My mother inlaw went with us. I didn't know she was listening to our conversation with the dealer.

When she heard the price, her mood changed immediately. The front desk guys noticed it but couldn't ask why.

Standing right there, I took my mind back to years ago when this woman was with me in an uncompleted building.

One night being our first day of washing clothes for people, we had finished this set of dresses and the owner asked us to deliver that same night.

We had not eaten since morning because the little money we had, we used it for buying of soap and starch.

We waited and eventually went to the man's house at 9pm when he returned from work and handed the clothes to the wife.

She took it into their room.

1hour later, no one came out to see us. We waited and waited until the househelp finally came out and excitedly I felt she brought our money.

She approached me and said she wants to lock the door, they're going to bed.

My wife was pregnant, she had not eaten and her stomach was beginning to hurt.

We got up, walked out and left their compound. They never paid us till today. It's been a decade and yesterday evening I went to wash my car, lo and behold, the man who pleaded with me to park it in his own side so he could wash is the same man whom I washed dresses for and he refused to pay me till today.

He didn't even know me.

I only introduced myself when I paid him and was driving out. Never seen a human statue but I think I saw a human being stand like one yesterday.

That night he did that to us, my wife and I trekked a distance going back because we didn't have any money for byke.

Finally we saw one boy charging phones for people, my wife gave me her small Nokia phone for us to use and borrow money from that boy so we could eat.

The boy graciously gave us 1000naira and kept the phone. We never saw that phone again.

Back at the phone shop, I knew nothing could equal the price of her sacrifices. I brought out my card and gave them to pay for the phone.

Till we drove home, my mother inlaw didn't say a word in the car. She was worried that her daughter just wasted my money.

She called her into the room and started complaining bitterly and my wife told her a little story about us.

She couldn't hold back her tears and she came into my room to say thank you Inlaw.

When you have a wife that stood with you in your trying moments and she fought with you to conquer, the little you can do is appreciate her.

Show her you have not forgotten her love and sacrifices.

Several marriages hit the rocks during trying moments. If yours survived because your spouse had to stand with you, never take it for granted

- Obinna Iyiegbu (Obi Cubana)

I love Rotary Club Of Oregbeni Urban, Benin City.

Think outside the box! There are many creative ways to grow and attract new members and partners. Have you ever partnered with a Lion’s Club, Soroptimist, or Kiwanis Club?
Talk to other clubs and find out what they do that is unconventional.

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Rotary Club of Oregbeni Urban

I'm thrilled to announce the 2024 recipient of Rotary International's Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award, Manjoo Phadke, of the Rotary Club of Pune Deccan Gymkhana, Maharashtra, India. Her projects range from women's health initiatives, such as leading campaigns to promote menstrual hygiene and increasing the rate of vaccination against human papillomaviruses (HPV), to organizing clinics that offer checkups and mammogram screenings. She also designed and launched Project Asmita, a program that educates girls on life skills.

Please join me in thanking and celebrating Manjoo Phadke!

Meet Manjoo: on.rotary.org/49Pt7xW

Congratulations

**Chibueze Anthony Olikagu: Profile of Leadership and Service

Born into the family of HRH F.O.C. Olikagu, OON, of Lilu in ihiala LGA of Anambra State. Chibueze Anthony Olikagu is the Managing Director of Financial Lens Consulting Limited, situated in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Transport Management at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) and holds membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) among other esteemed professional bodies.

He served Bayelsa State Government as a Special Assistant to the Governor of Bayelsa State on Special Duties.

Tony's journey with Rotary began in 2001 as a Rotaractor at Rotaract Club of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, where he served as Club Secretary during his university days, he then joined Rotary in 2010.

He served Rotary Club of Yenagoa as President in 2017/2018 and the club was awarded the best in Membership Development in District 9141, and earned a Presidential Citation of Rotary International.

He served Rotary International District 9141 as:

• Assistant Governor in 2018/2019;
• District Membership Chair for three years from 2019-2022;
• Member, Committee on District Strategic Plans, 2019 - 2023;
• Host Organizing Committee (HOC) Chairman, Mid-Year Assembly in 2021/2022;
• Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chairman, 6th District 9141 Governor's Installation in Yenagoa;
• Chairman HOC, District Conference in 2022/2023
• Chairman, District Stewardship Subcommittee, 2022/2023; and
• Chairman, District Grants Subcommittee, 2023-date

Tony's unwavering commitment to Rotary's principles has garnered him numerous accolades, some of which are:
• Rotary International District 9141 Best Assistant Govemor award in 2018/2019;
• District 9141 Best Committee Chair award in 2019/2020;
• Rotary International Avenues of Service award in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021;
• District 9141 Outstanding Committee Chair award and a 'Special Award for Attention to Details' in 2020/2021;
• District 9141 Most Supportive Committee Chair award in 2021/2022;
• The Rotary Foundation District Service Award in 2022/2023.

Some of his most significant achievements are as follows:

1. As a President
• Doubled the size of the club from 21 to 42 and formed a new club in Yenagoa.
• Completed, commissioned and handed over to Bayelsa State Government, 24 units of toilet and a central borehole reticulated to UPE and Basic primary schools in Ovom, Yenagoa.

2) As Assistant Governor
• Achieved 100% clubs making the Presidential Citation in the Zone;
• Achieved all members giving to the foundation both to Annual and Polio Funds in the Zone.
• Grew membership of the Zone by 48%.
• Formed a new Rotary Club, among others

3) As District Membership Chair (DMC)
• The membership size of the District doubled from 2091 to 4089, a net gain of 1998.
• Doubled the size of clubs from 63 to 133. A net gain of 70 new clubs.
• District 9141 became best in Zone 22 Africa for two consecutive years and 4th in the third year.
• District 9141 emerged 2nd best in membership among 530 Districts in 2019/2020, with highest percentage growth in membership gain globally.
• District 9141 remained in the top 10 in membership net gain among 530 Districts globally.
• Was consulted twice by Rotary International membership specialists on management of membership leads and new club development.

4) As a Stewardship Subcommittee Chair
• Closed District 9141 stewardship reporting with the stewardship department of The Rotary Foundation at 100%.

Beyond his professional, Rotary, community, religious and social activities, Tony remains deeply committed to philanthropy. He is a Benefactor, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor of The Rotary Foundation.

Tony has mentored many Rotarians and Rotaractors to emerge top in leadership.

Ladies and Gentlemen, today, Rotarian Chibueze Anthony Olikagu is the choice of District 9141 Nominating Committee as District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND) to serve as District Governor of Rotary International District 9141 in 2026-2027.

Chibueze Anthony Olikagu's profile is a testament to the innovative and transformative power of leadership and service, epitomizing Rotary's ethos of Making a Difference in communities locally and globally.

The heart of Rotary is our dedicated members, who share the ideals of service, friendship, diversity, integrity, and leadership.

Rotary clubs bring together people across generations who wish to create lasting change in the world, in their communities, and in themselves. Rotary members around the world strengthen their connections to friends and neighbors taking action through service. From big cities to rural villages, Rotary is changing communities like yours.

Rotary clubs connection gives one the chance to develop skills like public speaking, project management, and event planning. It enables one to meet interesting people from the community and around the world. And enables an individual to tackle local and international issues that are important to him/her and fellow club members.

As we celebrate the 119 years of Rotary's existence, let's share our Rotary stories with others, encouraging them to join the family of Rotary.

*Rotary @119/Club president@40 Birthday Celebration Fellowship*🎈🎈🎈

A week of celebrations and service to humanity is something we all embrace as we are set to celebrate *Rotary @119.* A season to preach Rotary to those who are non members and also encourage members to do more for Rotary.

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*ROTARY IS GOOD*
*The journey so far as a Rotarian*

Date: *23rd Feb, 2024*
Time: *6pm*
Venue: *EdoDelta Hotel, Opposite Austrock Super Market & Bar by 2nd East Circular Junction, Benin city.*

*Featuring*
📌 Tell your Rotary Story
📌 lectures
📌 Fast finger games
📌 Birthday celebration
📌 Networking & Business Adverts
📌 Gifts, and lot more........

*Rotary the way to be..., join us to celebrate* 🥂💃🥂💃
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Greetings to my esteemed club members and friends,

I am thrilled to announce that our upcoming gathering this Friday promises to be an extraordinary one. We are honored to welcome esteemed guests such as the President of the Rotary Club of Benin Kingsque and the President and members of the Rotaract Club of UNIBEN. Additionally, we have the privilege of celebrating a significant milestone as our esteemed President, Rtn Garuba Odion, commemorates his 40th birthday.

This event will be a remarkable opportunity for fellowship and camaraderie, as we join hands with the Rotary Club of Oregbeni Urban. I invite each of you to mark your calendars and join us for what is sure to be a memorable occasion.

Looking forward to seeing you all as I await your 🎁 of happiness with me.

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Women In Rotary Encouraged to Take Up Leadership Roles, as fifty indigene women Receive N50,000 Each For SMEs. – Current matters Precious Ahiakwo Women in Rotary have been called to not only aspire to leadership but pay every legitimate price to get into leadership. CHIEF JUDGE, BAYELSA STATE HON. JUSTICE MATILDA ABRAKASA AYEMIEYE made the call while delivering a lecture titled “The 21st Century woman and her role in develo...

Rotary stands for equity, inclusion, and positive change. On this World Day of Social Justice, let's unite under the Rotary banner to champion fairness, empower communities, and build a world where justice prevails for all.

As the President of the Rotary Club of Oregbeni Urban, it is truly delightful to express our gratitude to the Rotaract Club of Uniben for the warm welcome and wonderful time we had during our visit. The camaraderie and fun shared during our interaction were indeed memorable and highlighted the spirit of fellowship that Rotary embodies. We look forward to further strengthening our bond through collaborative initiatives and continuing to make a positive impact within our communities. Thank you once again for your hospitality and for exemplifying the values of Rotary through your actions.