Rotary Club of Ikoyi, District 9112, has raised over N80 million to support firefighting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, in addition to healthcare projects, and others.
The funds were raised at the installation of the 41st President, Clare Omatseye, and induction of 2025–2026 board, at MUSON Centre, Lagos.
Omatseye is managing director of JNC International Limited. She has been a dedicated Rotarian for over 22 years and a Paul Harris Fellow, including International Service director, committee chair, Rotary Foundation chair, vice president, and president-elect.
The fundraising, chaired by Spencer Onosode, attracted former Group Chairman of Seplat Petroleum, Dr ABC Orjiako; former Minister of State for Petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia; Prof Fabian Ajogwu (SAN); Managing Director of Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna, who pledged support for the project, and others.
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New District Governor of District 9112, Lanre Adedoyin, hailed the club on installation of its president and board, assuring them of his support to ensure the project’s success.
A key highlight of the ceremony was unveiling of Omatseye’s pet project, to equip Ikoyi Fire Service with a borehole, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting gear, costing millions of naira.
Onosode said Omatseye’s professionalism, commitment, and passion for human capital development is excellent platform for donors to partner the club’s humanitarian services.
In his valedictory address, the immediate Past President, Emmanuel Efuntayo outlined the club’s achievements during his tenure, citing the provision of a N9.2 million solar-powered device to the Motherless Babies Home in Lekki, a gesture that earned commendation from the Lagos State Government.
Delivering the keynote address on ‘Building Sustainable Communities through Collaborative Action,’ Prof. Ajogwu emphasised that sustainable communities thrive across generations by addressing multiple human needs simultaneously, empowering diverse voices in decision-making, and ensuring shared prosperity.
He noted that such communities integrate environmental stewardship, economic inclusion, and social equity into comprehensive, long-term plans, adding that: “they must meet today’s needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet theirs.”
Guests also commended the club for its longstanding commitment to humanitarian causes and pledged their continued support.
The occasion also featured the induction of honorary members into the Rotary Club of Ikoyi, including Chairman Onosode, Professor Ajogwu, and Mr Ajumogobia.