Rotaract Club of Accra welcomes new President

The Rotaract Club of Accra Ring Road Central has held a handing-over ceremony in Accra, with the leadership of the club transitioning from Fafana Naeima Ali to Lawrence Bahun-Wilson.

The event attracted a distinguished audience, including past District Governor for Rotary District 9102, Victor Yaw Asante, who is also the Managing Director of FirstBank Ghana, with staff of the bank showing up in large numbers to support their MD.

The ceremony was also attended by several Rotarians and Rotractors such as the immediate past District Rotaract Representative, Dennis James Kojo Amakye; Assistant District Rotaract Representatives, Eyram Fometu and Patience Lila Dibabe, along with members from various Rotary and Rotaract clubs.

The theme for the current Rotary year: "The Magic of Rotary", set the background for an enchanting and memorable handing-over event. At the event, Mr Yaw Asante commended the Rotaract Club of Accra Ring Road Central’s dedication to service.

He reminded the new President of the essence of maintaining the high standards set by his predecessors. The evening exuded elegance and grace, showcasing the unity and commitment to service within the Rotary family.

Acceptance speech

In his acceptance speech, Mr Bahun-Wilson expressed deep gratitude for the outgoing Ms Naeima Ali’s exceptional leadership, and vowed to continue her legacy of excellence.

He highlighted the significance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving the club's goals for the year, while pledging to uphold those values and ensure the club's continued growth and success.

Mr Bahun-Wilson emphasised that "this year is set to be nothing short of magical. We have plans, and I assure you that we will not falter. Collaboration will be crucial, as we aim to forge strong partnerships with Rotaract and Rotary clubs, both locally and globally.

“Our plans align closely with Rotary’s areas of focus, being sustainable and impactful projects. This year, we will focus on education, health, and community development projects that will leave a lasting impact. Together, we can achieve great things," he said.

Fund raising

The evening also featured a lively auction to raise funds to finance some projects.

Members and guests enthusiastically participated, bidding on various items to raise funds for the club’s imminent projects such as a health and breast cancer screening exercise, and projects to promote sustainable menstrual hygiene practices in the Volta terrain.

The auction also fostered a sense of camaraderie and community spirit among attendees.