As the brand-new National Representative/ President of the National Governing Body of Inner Wheel Clubs in Nigeria, I wish to thank you for entrusting me with the leadership of our great organisation.
I feel overwhelmed as I am not sure if the shoes of my predecessors are not too big for me. But with the support of all of you, we will surely strive to be the “Heartbeat of Humanity” and will “Reach & Inspire” to make our world a better place.
As we commence on the 1st IW year of a new century of service, we should set our minds to the goals of our theme “Heartbeat of Humanity – every beat counts, every action matters” as outlined by IIW President Mamta Gupta:
1. Membership Growth – EACH ONE BRING ONE
2. Cervical Cancer Prevention – SAFE FUTURE
3. Branding – EXTEND OUR REACH
4. E-Club – THE WAY FORWARD FOR INNER WHEEL
5. Nurturing Orphans – IMAGINE THE FUTURE
6. Elderly Care – OLD IS GOLD
7. Environment – SAVE EARTH
These goals are perfectly in line with our new 2024-27 social theme “Heartbeat of Humanity” which is asking us to embrace
• Community
• Relationships
• Health & Wellbeing
• Cultural
• Empowerment
• Environment
Kindly allow me to wish all members and officers of clubs, districts, national and international a successful year of service. Let every beat count and every action matter.
Yours In Service,
Karin Uwaje
National Representative/President
National Governing Body of Inner Wheel Club in Nigeria, 2024/2025
Rotary came to Nigeria in 1961 with the formation of a club in Kano in April, and another in Lagos in May in 1966, the first lnner Wheel Club in Nigeria was formed in Lagos with Mrs. Deji Alakija as its Charter President in 1969. The second Club was lnner Wheel Club of lkeja, its Charter Certificate was presented by the lnternational lnner Wheel President Mrs. Marjorie Foster: The third Club was formed in 1980 in Kano, from 1982, many Clubs were formed in rapid succession and presently there are about 53 active Clubs in Nigeria with 636 members nationwide. The growth of Rotary extended to lnner Wheel in formation of Districts. District 911 emerged in 1984/85 with Mrs. Adeola Majiyagbe as its first District Chairman. District 912 had Mrs. Beatrice Agama as its first District Chairman in 1984/85 with PBM Bisi Solaru in Distric 911 Both Districts had the honour of Mrs. Doris Browne, the then lnternational President at their inaugurations. To date there are 6 District 911, 913, 914, 912, 916 and the newest district 910.
