From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
The Rotary District Governor 9125, Dr. Goddy Nnadi, on Thursday, tasked Rotary Clubs in Kano zone on the need for increased membership and engagament in humanitarian projects that have meaningful impacts on the lives and well-being of the people and the society.
Dr. Nnadi who was on a familiarization visit to Kano, after his induction as Governor in Abuja on July 31, re-remphasized his desire to lead and reposition Rotary District 9125 to greater heights within his one year tenure.
He spoke during a Special Joint Fellowship/Dinner organized in his honour at Royal Park Hotel, Zungeru Road, Kano.
He counted Kano as lucky for being the first Zone he visited after his induction as the District Governor.
According to him, “we are going to make sure we hand over a viable club to the Governor-elect who incidently comes from this zone, particularly, from the Rotary Club of Bompai.
“We have embarked on a familiarization visit to every club under the District to make sure that things are done the right way. We have discussed with the club presidents on the strategy for attracting, maintaining and retaining membership. And I am hopeful that membership of the clubs in Kano will increase soonest.”
The Governor further urged them to apply the principle of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in their quest to attract members, stressing on the need to arrest the attention of the people and penetrate communities through execution of humanitarian projects.
“Do a project that will have direct impact on the lives of the people. Do a project that will bring about lasting development in the community. Do projects to attract, arrest the attention and interest of people, so that they can admire Rotary and develop the urge to become members.
“Ensure that people are actually in need of the projects you are executing. Design your projects in such a way that it will be beneficial and add value to the community and the people. That way, they will appreciate you and would be willing to work and partner with you.
“I am impressed over the tree planting project carried out by the Rotary Club of Bompai on Wednesday. I was happy that even before we arrived there, the President and her team were already there, under the rain!
“They went into partnership with the Panacea Foundation, planting over 10,000 trees to curb climate change. That was a wonderful project.
“You don’t have to do everything by yourself alone. You should partner with organizations. You should collaborate with people to make the society a better place.”
Dr. Nnadi further buoyed the spirit of Rotarians and Rotractors, assuring them that the sacrifices they make in putting smiles on the faces of people and making the society a better place is not in vain.
“We all here have our own burdens. We have families, we are professionals. But we spend our time, our money, and our energy to serve humanity. By helping people, you are doing good, and when you do good, God rewards you.”
The Governor also commended the Rotary Clubs in Kano for organizing a joint fellowship where they celebrated the birthdays of members born in the months of July and August, describing such gesture as a way of concretizing the spirit of love and oneness among members.
A media guru cum professional journalist, Dr. Nnadi who is currently the General Manager (Corporate Services) of the Petroleum Equalization Fund (Management) Board (PEFMB), served the Board as Deputy Manager (Public Affairs) and Manager (Public Affairs) at different times.
Before serving as the Head of Public Relations, National Universities Commission (NUC) between 1993 and 1998, he was at different times Assistant Editor of the African Concord and Assistant News Editor of The Guardian Newspaper.
He read Mass Communication/Media Studies at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu. He also bagged a Bachelor Degree at Indiana State University on Industrial Technology and a Masters Degree on Communication and Media Studies in the same institution.
Dr. Nnadi got his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Abuja. He is Member National Institute (mni) and Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), among other professional bodies.
Ng.linkedin.com described Dr. Nnadi as an experienced Corporate General Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Oil and Energy industry. Skilled in fiscal responsibilty, negotiation, marketing, management, advertising and event management. He is a strong consulting professional.
