On Monday July 1,2024 marked a significant milestone for the Rotary Club of Ogunu as Rotarian Newton Ayiwe officially assumed the role of the 7th President of the club.
The official handover fellowship was held at the outgoing Appreciation President Rotarian Sunny Popo’s Residence in Ogunu ,Warri south local Government Area of Delta State.
The handover fellowship was attended by members of the club, guests, and Rotarians from other clubs including Magic Presidents from Rotary clubs of Edjeba,Ekpan and Ewreni .
Rotarian Newton Ayiwe tenure commenced July 1, 2024, succeeding Rotarian Sunny Popo.
The club will celebrate the handover at a fundraising investiture event soon .
Rotarian Newton Ayiwe shared his vision for the club’s future, stating, “this is magic year of Rotary I know the economy is harsh but we are going to do magic by paying our dues and contributing to Rotary foundation . I pray God to provide the means for us to do the needful. I will building on the legacy of the past President .”
Earlier the outgoing president Rtn Sunny Popo thanked all members of the club for making him and the board of directors succeed in taking the club to greater heights.
He urged members of the club to give same support to the magic President Rotarian Newton Ayiwe.
The handover fellowship featured a pep talk titled “why join Rotary”by Past Assistant District Governor,Rtn Felix Adeoye .
The Assistant District Governor supervising Rotary club of Ogunu Rtn Akpodiogaga Emeyese enjoined members of the club to woo more members to the club and pledged to support the club to attain greater heights.