The Rotary Club of Abule-Egba Metropolitan, District 9111 Nigeria, is set to celebrate a new chapter in its service journey with the installation of its 16th President, Rtn. Surveyor Adejimi Olalekan Abiodun, PHF, MNIS.

The installation and fundraising ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at The Event Centre Limited, Ikeja, Lagos.

The event is expected to bring together Rotarians, distinguished guests, friends of the club, and other well-wishers to celebrate leadership, service, and community impact.

With its official slogan, “The Icon,” the club continues to uphold the ideals of Rotary through service, fellowship, and a commitment to making a positive difference in society.

A Journey of Revival and Growth

The Rotary Club of Abule-Egba Metropolitan has a history of resilience and revival. The club emerged following the collapse of an earlier club in June 2009, which was attributed to members’ lack of commitment and insufficient dedication to its growth.

Determined to revive the Rotary spirit, members and stakeholders worked towards establishing a new club. The first organised meeting of the Rotary Club of Abule-Egba Metropolitan was held on August 26, 2010.

The club subsequently received its charter on April 15, 2011, at the Rotary Centre in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, with Rtn. Jimmy Irinnoyenikan serving as its Charter President.

Since its establishment, the club has continued its journey within the Rotary movement, promoting fellowship and service while working towards its organisational goals.

New Leadership, Renewed Commitment

The installation of Rtn. Surveyor Adejimi Olalekan Abiodun as the club’s 16th President will mark another milestone in its leadership journey.

He will succeed the outgoing administration led by Rtn. Adeola B. Felix, who served as the immediate past President. Rtn. Aderibigbe A. Yomi is the President-Elect.

The forthcoming ceremony will also provide an opportunity to mobilise support for the club’s activities and community-oriented initiatives through fundraising.

The event’s emphasis on service and impact reflects Rotary’s broader mission of bringing people together to address community needs and promote goodwill.

About Rotary

Rotary is an international service organisation that brings together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian assistance, promote high ethical standards, and advance goodwill and peace.

Through its network of clubs and members worldwide, Rotary supports initiatives aimed at improving lives and addressing challenges within communities.

The Rotary Club of Abule-Egba Metropolitan’s installation and fundraising ceremony is expected to reinforce these ideals while ushering in a new phase of leadership under Rtn. Surveyor Adejimi Olalekan Abiodun.

Lagos, Nigeria—Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the Lagos edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders to explore strategies for building competitive and sustainable businesses.

Themed “Built to Compete: Positioning Lagos Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” the forum will examine the opportunities and challenges within Lagos’s dynamic business environment. Discussions will focus on competitiveness, access to finance, market expansion, innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth.

Speaking ahead of the event, Ugochi E. Osinigwe, Divisional Head, SME Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the forum would enable the Bank to engage entrepreneurs and better understand their needs.
“Businesses need more than capital to thrive.

They require knowledge, structure, networks and the right strategies to compete and grow sustainably. Through the Quarterly Business Forum, we are creating a platform for entrepreneurs to learn from experienced business leaders, exchange insights and identify practical opportunities to strengthen their businesses.”

The forum builds on Fidelity Bank’s SME-focused initiatives, including masterclasses and advisory programmes covering pricing, digital growth, business structure, trade and market expansion.

Established as a strategic engagement platform, the Quarterly Business Forum connects entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers and industry experts to share practical insights on business growth, innovation and sustainability. It reflects Fidelity Bank’s commitment to supporting SMEs through tailored financing, capacity building, advisory services and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 10 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The Bank is a recipient of multiple local and international awards, including the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award for MSME support; Best Retail and SME Bank Award from Independent Newspapers; Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance and Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; and Nigeria’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards.

The Bank also received the inaugural Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year award by Nairametrics, the SME Bank of the Year award by NewsDirect, and the Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award by Citi Group, in addition to recognition by Global Brands Magazine for Excellence in Community Empowerment.

The League of Online Publishers and Editors (LOPE) has celebrated teachers across Nigeria and around the world on World Teachers’ Day, calling for better welfare for educators and development in the education sector in Nigeria.

In a statement signed by its Chairman, Favour Benson, in commemoration of World Teachers’ Day, the association said teachers remain central to the development of any nation, noting that they shape the character and prospects of young people.

LOPE praised Nigerian teachers who continue to serve in difficult circumstances, particularly those working in the rural communities where schools face shortages of learning materials, infrastructure, and other basic resources needed to create a conducive learning environment.

The association called on the Federal and state governments to pay more attention to the education sector in Nigeria. This, it said, must include better working conditions for teachers, access to continuous training, adequate teaching resources, and an environment that allows them to perform their duties effectively.

Benson said Nigerian teachers deserve greater recognition for their contribution to national development, urging governments and other stakeholders to make their welfare a priority.

“As we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, LOPE salutes teachers across Nigeria for their dedication and sacrifice despite the challenges they face in the education sector.

“Every strong nation is built on the foundation of quality education, and teachers are at the heart of that process. We cannot expect better educational outcomes while neglecting the people responsible for educating our children,” she opined.

The LOPE Chairman continued that: “Teachers deserve to work in an environment where they are respected, fairly rewarded and given the tools and training required to succeed.”

World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on October 5 to honor educators and evaluate the status of the teaching profession worldwide.

The day also highlights issues affecting teachers, including working conditions, professional development, remuneration, recruitment, and retention.

On improving education in Nigeria, LOPE called on the Federal Government, state governments, and relevant education sector authorities to strengthen policies aimed at improving teachers’ welfare and working conditions.

The association called on the government to increase the education budget both at the federal and state levels, expand professional development programmes, provide modern teaching materials, and ensure that schools have adequate facilities for both teachers and students.

Similarly, LOPE called on the Nigerian media to continue giving attention to education-related issues and to highlight the contributions and challenges of teachers through responsible journalism.

About LOPE

The League of Online Publishers and Editors (LOPE) is a national association of digital media professionals, publishers and editors in Nigeria committed to promoting professionalism, responsible journalism, and the growth and development of Nigeria’s online media industry.