The Rotary Club of Ogudu GRA has marked its 20th anniversary with the investiture of Ayodeji Odumosu as its 20th president, setting the stage for a new era of service and community impact.
The well-attended ceremony that held in Ogudu, Lagos brought together prominent Rotary leaders, members, friends and dignitaries to celebrate two decades of the club’s contribution to humanitarian service.
Among the Rotary leaders at the event were the District Governor, Layi Abidoye; District Governor-Elect, Uyi Sowebi; District Governor-Nominee, Ehi Braimah; Immediate Past District Governor, Lanre Adedoyin; and Past District Governor Omotunde Lawson.
Others included Past District Governor Olajide Akeredolu; Assistant Governor Omotunde Olaleye, A. Umaru and several other Rotarians.
The club, which was chartered 20 years ago by Onikepo Oshodi, used the occasion not only to celebrate its journey but also to formally usher in a new leadership team for the 2026-27 Rotary year.
The chairman of the occasion was the Executive Director of Lagride Nigeria Limited, Saliu Adeniyi Rasaq, while the Royal Father of the Day was Alayeluwa Oba Makinde Ademola Stephen Kayode, Onigemo I and Owa of Igbajo. The chief launcher was the CEO of Nuch Allied Ltd, Nnamdi Chukwu.
Odumosu formally assumed office as the 20th president of the club and subsequently inaugurated the board members who will work with him throughout the Rotary year.
Speaking on the new president, District Governor Abidoye described the Rotary Club of Ogudu GRA as a great club and expressed confidence in Odumosu’s capacity to deliver impactful leadership.
“This is a great club and their new president, Odumosu, is a good and impactful Rotarian. He has done a lot of things and I know that with his official inauguration , he is going to perform greater exploits for the club in this Rotary year,” he said.
Chairman of the Investiture and 20th Anniversary Planning Committee, Emmanuel Smith, described Odumosu as focused, disciplined and determined.
According to him, the new president is passionate about achieving his goals and has demonstrated a genuine desire to help others.
He added that within four months, Odumosu had helped revamp the club and introduced healthy competition among members, making them more enthusiastic about attending meetings and participating in club activities.
The Immediate Past President, Rtn. Oluwagbemileke Afolabi, also expressed confidence in the new administration, rating Odumosu “10 over 10” and describing him as a great leader and supporter.
For Odumosu, the new responsibility represents both a privilege and an opportunity to give back.
He said he felt fulfilled and humbled that the club had entrusted him with its leadership, adding that he had spent two years preparing for the role as President-Nominee and President-Elect.
One of his major priorities is a technology-focused project aimed at giving children greater access to computers and digital opportunities.
Odumosu recalled that he did not see a computer until 1993 and said the experience inspired his decision to study Computer Science.
He said the project would provide an opportunity to “pay back to the next generation” by helping children who may never have had access to computers.
The new president also pledged to restore the club’s position as one of the leading clubs in the district, with a focus on service, membership engagement and recognition.
“With the next glorious 20 years ahead of us, I know there is a lot to do, but I am ready to ut the club on a better pedestal,” he said.
