Ex- LP presidential Candidate, Obi, govs to storm Anambra, brainstorm on leadership in Nigeria 

By Cyprian Ebele,Onitsha 

The former presidential Candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the last 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, and governors; Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and his Akwa Ibom counterpart, Umo Eno among others are to storm Anambra state to brainstorm on leadership in Nigeria.

Obi is expected to lecture about I500 Rotarians on leadership  in a Rotary Club International function,.billed for weekend at International Convention Centre, Awka, Anambra State capital.

Governor Soludo of Anambra State, his Akwa Ibom counterpart, Umo Eno among others are expected to  feature investiture of a new District Governor, Rotary International, Nkemdili Nonyelu.

The Nations News Nigeria reports that the occasion titled, “Magic of Rotary ” is expected to attract not only1500 rotarians, but other guests across the five states of the Southeast region, as well as Cross River and Akwa Ibom states and beyond.

It was gathered that governor, Soludo is expected to declare the event open, Obi would deliver a lecture on leadership and its virtues, as Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe and Igwe Gibson Nwosu of Awka Kingdom would be the royal fathers of the day.

Addressing newsmen in Awka, Nnonyelu, to be installed as the 8th District Governor, District 9142 of Rotary International, said that the investiture would offer the organization opportunity to showcase the  vision and mission during the rotary year.

“Rotary is an organization of professionals united with one ideal of service and worthy enterprise. 

“We’re not only led by the 4-wheel test, but have focal areas, including promoting peace, education (dust to desk), health, water sanitation and hygiene, maternal and child health, disease prevention and treatment, mental health.

“Other areas are protecting the environment (converting waste to wealth), supporting the government in growing the local economy, including assisting indigent widows over 2000 empowerment, polio eradication, which is the most significant project, among others. 

“Rotary International is a membership organization and membership drive will be our priority because of the enormous work we have in mind. Every rotarian is expected to donate 1000 dollars annually.

Nnonyelu, further assured that public schools in the states under the District would receive the body’s support during his tenure.

“Our efforts in fighting the challenges of poliomyelitis speaks volumes as Rotary International is working hard to ensure that poliomyelitis and related diseases are eradicated or reduced to the barest level,” he added.

Earlier, Chairman of the installation tagged “Awka irresistible Experience 2024”, Mr Chika Ekwueme expressed readiness of the team to serve humanity.