Nigerians have been urged to constructively engage their political leaders with criticisms that will proffer solutions to the myriads of socio-economic challenges currently bedeviling the country in the interest of patriotism.
The District Governor, Rotary Club District 9141, Mr Emeke Utebor, who gave the charge, said Rotary would continue to contribute her quota towards ensuring that the infrastructural deficit and other developmental needs in the country were addressed.
Utebor spoke on the sidelines of Rotary Club’s Joint District Conference which had 3700 delegates drawn from Edo, Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States held in Asaba, Delta capital.
He stated that the Joint District Conference with theme “Create Hope in the World” will see delegates discussing how the non-profit organisation will deepen her contribution to humanity in her area of coverage.
He noted that it is the responsibility of all Nigerians and not only leaders to make the country a better society.
This is even as he disclosed that District 9141 spent a total of 52,000 U.S dollars to build and install a dialysis centre at Central Hospital, Agbor, Ika South LGA to boost services to patients in the state.
He admonished citizens not to shy away from their civic duties, adding that protecting government projects was a veritable way to appreciate our leaders.
Utebor, who was installed District Governor of District 9141 in June 2023, urged Rotarians to create hope in the world with appreciation
According to him, the joint district conference is an opportunity for Rotary Club to appraise their activities and chart the way forward.
He commended executive members of District 9141 for their commitment during 2023/24 despite the economic crisis at the beginning of the year, adding that the targets set by his team were largely met irrespective of the challenges they faced.
He said, “I want to use this opportunity to show my gratitude to my fellow Rotarians because anybody who shows gratitude attracts success. I urge them never to give up.”
Continuing, “we have been able to provide services ranging from provision of portable water, supporting education, maternal and child health, protection of environment, lighting up communities and supporting security agencies”.
He disclosed that the Rotary Club District 9141 recently donated a N150 million physiotherapy centre to the Delta state government, adding that work commenced on the project in 2016.
He said fostering unity amongst members of District 9141 is his most significant achievement under his tenure.
Utebor noted that the economic challenges including astronomic foreign exchange rates, cash crunch faced by citizens also negatively affected the organisation in payment of their dues and project execution.
