The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, Okakuro Akpokona Omafuaire Esq., has received the Rotary Club of Ughelli Metropolis Meritorious Service and Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership, commitment to community development and contributions to society.
The award was presented during the installation ceremony of the 18th President of the Rotary Club of Ughelli Metropolis, Rotarian Akpobome Rufus Ibebe, held at Wetland Hotel in Ughelli, Delta State.
Speaking after receiving the honour, Omafuaire dedicated the award to journalists across Delta State, the Chairman of the Body of Benchers and Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, King Albert Akpomudje, SAN, as well as his friends and supporters.
He thanked the Rotary Club for the recognition, saying the award would motivate him to continue providing purposeful leadership and contributing to societal development.
Other recipients of the Rotary merit awards included the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen. Ede Dafinone; the member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive; and the member representing Ughelli North I Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Matthew Omonade.
In his inaugural address, the newly installed President of the Rotary Club of Ughelli Metropolis, Rotarian Akpobome Rufus Ibebe, expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him to lead the club.
He paid tribute to the immediate past President, Rotarian Anne Atiku, and other past leaders for their guidance and support, pledging to strengthen the club’s membership and expand its community development projects in education, healthcare, disease prevention and other humanitarian services.
Ibebe also called on members to support his administration, promising to lead with integrity, humility and accountability while advancing Rotary’s humanitarian mission across Ughelli and beyond.
