Emenefa Agbosu inducted as President of Rotary Club of Winneba

The Rotary Club of Winneba in the Central Region on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, installed Rotarian Emenefa E. Agbosu, an educationist, as its 4th President for the Rotary year 2020-2021.

Rotarian Agbosu takes over from IPP Dr Kwaa Aidoo alias Ziggi.

At a short but colourful induction and handing over ceremony,  Rotarian Agbosu expressed her gratitude to the members of the club for reposing their trust in her by electing her to lead the club.

She said Rotary as a service organisation would continue to embark on projects aimed at improving the wellbeing of humanity.

She has, therefore, called for support from all the club members and past presidents to enable her lead the club and execute all projects the club would be undertaking in the 2020/2021 Rotary Year.

Madam Agbosu, President of Rotary Club of Winneba

"I cannot do it alone, so I humbly plead with all board members and fellow Rotarians to also show total commitment towards this common and worthy cause," Madam Agbosu noted.

She added "Our past Presidents did their best for this club, three Presidents have already passed and I happen to be the fourth. I am just in to continue their deeds and what they left to be continued."

She was of the view that "the purpose of the life of every human being, should be, to make a positive contribution to the continuance and wellbeing of humanity," pointing out that "So, here is where we as Rotarians differ and that's why we are here...to open opportunities for others and ourselves too."

Projects

Outlining some projects the club intended to undertake, Madam Agbosu said her flagship project was to construct a Rotary branded bus-shed opposite the Efutu Municipal Assembly in Winneba.

That, she noted, would improve Rotary visibility in the area which was of great concern to the club, as well as providing a “shelter for the people of this community who commute to and fro.”

She said the club during the 2020/2021 Rotary Year would also work to improve the gender balance in its membership, which was a general challenge in most Rotary clubs. 

Some Rotary members at the event

Madam agbosu added that the club would as well work to improve its relationship with sister Rotary clubs, particularly that of Cape Coast and Accra-Labone; and also sensitize people in the Winneba enclave to accept and promote peace as the country prepares for its 2020 general elections.

She said the club would also “Add our voices to the prevention of COVID-19 and its spread, and again organise routine health screenings in adjourning villages of Winneba.”

According to her, the Rotary Club of Winneba would during the 2020/2021 Rotary Year empower at least two women in nearby settlements around Winneba in the area of trade.

Advice

The outgone President, Dr Aidoo commended the board members that worked with him for their support and also pledged his support and that of the members for the new President.

RP Emenefa taking a Charter certificate of the Rotary Club of Winneba from IPP Kwaa-Aidoo

He said although the club had so many projects to undertake, some of the projects were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

He said in spite of all the challenges, the club was able to undertake some activities such as painting zebra crossings in the Winneba township and also donating some items to the Winneba Trauma Hospital.

Dr Aidoo in his remarks admonished the new President of the club to ensure participation and inclusion in the association, stressing that if the new President was unable to get all members behind her, it would be difficult for her to achieve her goals.

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