The Rotary Club of Ikoyi, District 9112, has raised over N80 million to support firefighting efforts in Ikoyi, Lagos State, alongside healthcare and other humanitarian projects.
The funds were raised at the installation ceremony of the club’s 41st President, President, and Clare Omatseye, and the induction of the 2025–2026 board members, held at the MUSON Centre, Lagos.
Omatseye currently serves as the managing director of JNC International Ltd. She has been a dedicated Rotarian for over 22 years and a Paul Harris Fellow, with numerous positions within Rotary, including International Service Director, Committee Chair, Rotary Foundation Chair, Vice President, and President-Elect.
The fundraising ceremony, chaired by Chairman Spencer Onosode, attracted leading figures including former Group Chairman, Seplat Petroleum, Dr ABC Orjiako; former Minister of State for Petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia; Professor Fabian Ajogwu, SAN; and Managing Director, Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna, who pledged their support as celebrity firefighters for the project.
Newly installed District Governor, Rotary International District 9112, Lanre Adedoyin, congratulated the club on the installation of its President and Board, assuring them of his full support to ensure the project’s success.
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A key highlight of the ceremony was the unveiling of President Omatseye’s pet project, which seeks to equip the Ikoyi Fire Service with a functional borehole, personal protective equipment, and other essential firefighting gear, costing several millions of Naira.
Onosode explained that Omatseye’s professionalism, commitment, and passion for human capital development, as demonstrated in her action plan for the 2025/2026 Rotary Year, provide an excellent platform for donors to partner with the club in its humanitarian interventions.
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.