Abiodun, Kebbi First Lady, Others To Grace Akinyele’s Installation As Rotary District Governor

The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, will lead a distinguished array of guests to the installation ceremony of Rotarian (Prince) Henry Olubowale Akinyele as District Governor of Rotary International, District 9111, for the 2025–2026 Rotary Year.

Among the eminent personalities expected at the event are former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko; First Lady of Kebbi State, Her Excellency, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris; and prominent industrialist, Otunba Kazeem Odeyeyiwa.

Also slated to attend are the Ekii of Ifore in Ondo West Local Government, His Royal Highness, Oba (Engr.) Raymond Akinyele, and the Doyen of all Rotary Districts in Nigeria, Past District Governor Prince Julius Adewale Adelusi-Adeluyi.

According to a statement by the Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee for the installation, Rotarian Segun Adebowale, the event will take place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Victoria Garden Event Center, Alausa, Ikeja.

The installation, themed “Royal Installation,” will also feature the conferment of Humanitarian Service Awards on six distinguished individuals for their selfless service and contributions to society. Honorees include:

• Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, First Lady of Kebbi State
• Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior
• Prince Bisi Olatilo, veteran broadcaster and media mogul
• Hakeem Oyeneyin, philanthropist
• Wale Adegbite, businessman
• Tola Awosika, humanitarian

Speaking ahead of the ceremony, Rotarian Akinyele described the installation as a deeply meaningful milestone.

“I am deeply honoured that my installation is being referred to as a Royal Installation. While that was not entirely my personal idea, a dedicated committee planning the event chose this theme,” he said.

“I come from a royal lineage — I am a direct prince. But beyond heritage or title, the word Royal represents an aspiration for elegance, sophistication, and grandeur in how the installation is presented.”

He added that the occasion would go beyond the traditional ceremony and reflect Rotary’s enduring values of service, leadership, and community impact.

“This event is being thoughtfully designed to be both impactful and reflective of Rotary’s core values. It promises to be a memorable and significant occasion for all involved.”