Rotarian Olayioye Abidoye has been installed as the third Governor of Rotary International District 9112 at the Harbour Point Event Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos.
The ceremony, chaired by Prof Toyin Ashiru, was attended by more than 1,000 guests. They included the Olona of Adaland, Oba Oyetunde Ojo, Ogunbodun I, who was the Royal Father of the Day, and Rotary International President Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, whose birthday coincided with the occasion.
To mark the event, he joined the new District Governor in cutting a birthday cake.
Others included District Governor-Elect Uyi Sowebi and District Governor-Nominee Ehi Braimah, alongside other top Rotarians from the sister District 9111.
Also present were the Distinguished Royal Personality, Etubom Anthony Ani; Special Guest of Honour, Emeka Ihedioha, doyen of Nigerian District Governors; former Health Minister, Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi; and guest speaker, Babatunde Ogala.
Installation Committee chairperson, Assistant Governor Adekemi Folorunsho, said the gathering was more than a simple change of leadership. ‘Rotary is not about temporary gestures, but about projects, fellowships, relationships and leadership that outlive our tenure,’ she added.
She said the installation builds upon the strong foundation laid by previous leaders in District 9112, reinforcing Rotary’s enduring commitment to humanitarian service, ethical leadership, and community impact across Nigeria.
Immediate Past District Governor Rotarian Lanre Adedoyin used the occasion to showcase his achievements.
Abidoye outlined an ambitious agenda featuring transformative projects such as a N350 million eye hospital, the renovation of Sea School in Apapa, the donation of five ultrasound machines to a Mother and Child Hospital, and enhanced fire response capabilities supported by N142.825 million.
The event was enlivened by a cultural performance and live music from Adewale Ayuba, whose evergreen tunes had guests on their feet.