Massive Support, Excitement as Rotarian Adewale Akinade Takes Over as 8th President of Rotary Club of Ibadan Ologuneru

Massive support and excitement greeted Rotarian Adewale Akinade as he formally took over the leadership of the Rotary Club of Ibadan Ologuneru as its 8th President during a colourful Handing Over/Taking Over ceremony held on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
The well-attended event marked the official transition of leadership from Rotarian Olusegun Leshi to Akinade and attracted an impressive gathering of past presidents, district officials, Rotarians from sister clubs, friends, family members and professional associates who came to identify with the new president and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in the life of the club.
Also present at the ceremony was the Assistant Governor, Rotarian Damilola Olaleye, whose presence, alongside other Rotary leaders and district officials, added significance to the occasion.
The atmosphere at the event was warm, lively and optimistic as guests took turns to celebrate Akinade’s emergence as the new helmsman of the club. For many of those present, the ceremony was more than a routine change of leadership; it was a strong expression of confidence in Akinade’s capacity to build on the legacy of service established by past administrations and steer the club to greater heights.
In his acceptance remarks, Akinade expressed appreciation to members of the Rotary Club of Ologuneru for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the club. He assured members of a purposeful and inclusive administration and pledged to work with all Rotarians to strengthen fellowship, deepen membership engagement and execute impactful projects that would touch lives in the community.
He said his administration would be driven by service, collaboration and a commitment to leaving a lasting mark through initiatives that reflect Rotary’s humanitarian mission. Akinade also called for the support of members, past leaders and stakeholders, stressing that the success of the club’s programmes would depend largely on unity, teamwork and shared commitment.
The new president’s emergence was greeted with goodwill messages and words of encouragement from guests and members, who described him as a committed Rotarian, dependable team player and focused leader with the capacity to take the club into a new phase of growth and service. They expressed confidence that under his watch, the Rotary Club of Ologuneru would record greater achievements in membership development, service delivery and community engagement.
Though the ceremony also celebrated the contributions and service of outgoing President Rotarian Olusegun Leshi, the spotlight remained on Akinade as he formally assumed office and outlined his vision for the club. His emergence signals the beginning of a fresh chapter for the Rotary Club of Ologuneru, with expectations high that his leadership will inspire renewed energy, stronger fellowship and meaningful interventions in line with Rotary’s ideals.
With the successful handover now concluded, Rotarian Adewale Akinade begins his tenure as the 8th President of the Rotary Club of Ologuneru with strong backing from members, past presidents and the wider Rotary family, all hopeful that his administration will usher in a new season of impactful service and enduring fellowship.

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