History of Rotary Club of Ibadan Elebu

The Rotary Club of Ibadan Elebu was established in September 2018, with its inaugural meeting held at the VVIP Lounge of Mauve 21 Hotel and Event Center, Adeoyo Ring-Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The club's first meeting took place on Saturday, September 15, 2018, with seven members in attendance, where important deliberations about the club's formation and future were conducted. Recognizing the absence of Rotary International in the thriving community of experts in Ibadan Elebu Metropolis, the idea of forming the club was initiated by discussions involving notable Rotarians such as Adekunle Adegboro (then President-Elect of Rotary Club of Ibadan Ring-Road), Rotarian Wale Bogunjoko (a Bank Manager at FCMB at that time), and Past Assistant Governor Olatunji Oladunni.

Service Projects

Since its inception, the Rotary Club of Ibadan Elebu has undertaken numerous humanitarian service projects. The Charter President, Rotarian Idowu Olugbenga Adewumi, spearheaded over forty-one projects during his tenure. The club's first project was a women's empowerment initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Femi Showemimo Foundation in the United Kingdom. This project, anchored by CeeCee Chikito of Freshfm 105.9 Ibadan, sensitized and empowered over 350 women at Eyini Grammar School, Orita Challenge, Ibadan. The club, even as a provisional entity, has consistently focused on Rotary International's seven areas of focus, earning recognition and awards both locally and internationally. The club was officially chartered on November 12, 2018, under the leadership of Past District Governor Elvis Chukwu, becoming one of the fastest clubs to receive its charter certificate from Rotary International, thanks to the experience and dedication of Rotarian Idowu Adewumi.

Membership

The club's membership has grown from the initial seven members at the inaugural meeting to twenty-two, with an additional ten prospective Rotarians.

Partnerships

Rotary International encourages partnerships with organizations that share its vision and mission. The Rotary Club of Ibadan Elebu has formed partnerships with several organizations, including:

Femi Showemimo Foundation, United Kingdom
Patela Foundation, Ibadan
BYzee Communication
Freshfm 105.9 Ibadan
Lagelufm Ibadan
BCOS TV Ibadan
Nigerian Tribune Newspaper
Rotary Club of Milton, Canada
Oyo State Government

Charter Presentation

The club's Charter Presentation was a significant event held on July 3, 2019. Distinguished guests included Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, as the Guest Lecturer; Dr. Armaity Aspi Cooper, Governor of the Central Bank of India, as Guest Speaker; Barrister Mutiu Agboke, Oyo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, as Special Guest; Dr. Foluke Sarimiye; Dr. G. Venkatesh Rao, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India; and many others. The formation of the club received tremendous support from notable Rotarians such as Past District Governor Obafunso Ogunkeye, Past Lieutenant Governor Abiola Ogunbanwo, Past Assistant Governor Olayinka Abina, Yemi Olawale, Dayo Odetola, Akande Kazeem, and Ayinde Olanrewaju.

To God be the glory,

Rotarian Idowu Olugbenga Adewumi
Charter President,
District Chair on ICT (2024-2025)
District Chair on Water is Life (2024-2025)