By Praise Chinecherem
Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim has described selfless service to humanity as the gift of Rotary International to the society.
He stated this while declaring open District 9142 Conference of Rotary International tagged “Smithcity Reloaded 2025” in Awka.
He commended the efforts and sacrifices of Rotarians who he described as assemblage of devoted men and women serving tirelessly and passionately to change lives.
“We commended your efforts and sacrifices towards changing people’s lives which you carry out tirelessly and passionately.
“We also acknowledge your positive interventions across communities especially in the fight against poliomyelitis,” he added.
The Governor, District 9142, Prof A.U Nonyelu reiterated the club’s continued commitment in impacting lives and mitigating the sufferings of less privileged members of the society.
He said the conference was targeted at celebrating the club’s activities for the Rotary year, particularly in its focal areas.
He listed some of their interventions to include maternal and child health, promoting education, disease prevention and treatment, water sanitation and hygiene, peace building, amongst others.
“We’re here to celebrate what we have done for the Rotary year, the activities we have done over the years in our different areas of service particularly in our focal areas.
“We will continue to impact on different communities and mitigate the sufferings of the less privileged members of the society,” he added.
Earlier, Chairman, Conference Planning Committee, Paul Ileka described the event as celebration of service, fellowship and community.
He expressed optimism that the conference theme would illicit thought provoking discussions, inspiring presentations and meaningful networking opportunities.
He said, “The theme for this year’s conference, “Creating Lasting Change Through The Magic Of Rotary” speaks directly to the importance of transforming the present moments in the society.
“We will engage in thought provoking discussions, inspiring presentations and meaningful networking opportunities. Our conference theme will guide our conversations and reflections,” he stressed.
Delivering a lecture on management of infertility, immediate past Acting Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof Joseph Ikechebelu explained that several methods could be used to overcome challenge of childlessness in families.
Speaking on the topic, “Overcoming The Cross Of Infertility” Ikechebelu specifically identified the trending Artificial Reproductive Technology/ Invitro Fertilization (IVF) as having recorded success stories over the years.
Identifying stress as one of the major factors responsible for childlessness in homes, the medical expert urged childless couples to embrace the new technology.
The event which attracted Rotarians from seven states of Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Cross River and Akwa Ibom featured other lectures by Rotarian Yinka Babalola, Prof Udenta Udenta, Prof Joshua Osa and Bar Kingsley Awo.
