Rotary’s service to humanity will be sustained – Odusanya

The new President of Rotary Club of Ibadan-Oritamefa, Dr Felix Odusanya has assured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to the sustenance of the club’s services to humanity.

Dr. Odusanya gave the assurance on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Ibadan during his investiture as the new Trailblazer President of Rotary Club of Ibadan-Oritamefa.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), Dr Odusanya, a physiotherapist, is the Head of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Unit at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.

The physiotherapist, who is the sixth president of the club, stressed that he would work assiduously with other members to ensure the sustenance of the club’s age-long services to humanity.

“It is a privilege to serve the club in such decisive times; It is also a big responsibility. I want to thank you all for the trust you place on me.

“I take this as a vote of confidence in the way we have worked. We are ready to devote every effort, body, mind and spirit to lead the club toward success as well as greatness,” he said.

He also added that projects would be executed in all the club’s six areas of focus, including basic education and literacy, maternal and child health as well as disease prevention and treatment.

Other areas were peace and conflict prevention/resolution, economic and community development as well as water sanitation and hygiene.

Dr Odusanya lauded past presidents and members for their commitment to the club, saying this accounted for their enviable performance in the district and globally.

The outgoing president, Mr Ismail Adeola also stated that the Connect Year 2019/2020 was eventful for activities in spite of COVID-19 pandemic.

According to him, his administration’s attention and action were guided by five avenues of service and the club’s six areas of focus.

Mr Adeola, who reeled out his administration’s achievements, urged Dr Odusanya to see everyone as important and tap from their wealth of experience.

“No doubt there will be challenges, the manner and approach to surmount them make you a leader,” he said.