The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun will be leading eminent personalities, including the former Governor of Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, First Lady of Kebbi State, Her Excellency, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris and renowned industrialist, Otunba Kazeem Odeyeyiwa, to the installation of Rotarian (Prince) Henry Olubowale Akinyele as the District Governor of Rotary International District 9111 for the 2025-2026 Rotary Year.
Other personalities expected at the event are the Ekii of Ifore, Ondo West Local Government, His Royal Highness, Oba (Engr.) Raymond Akinyele as well as the Doyen of all Districts in Nigeria, Past District Governor, Prince Julius Adewale Adelusi-Adeluyi.
According to a press release signed by the Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the installation, Rotarian Segun Adebowale, the installation which is scheduled to take place Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Victoria Garden Event Center, Alausa, Ikeja will also witness the conferment of Humanitarian Service awards on five personalities, namely First Lady of Kebbi State, Her Excellency, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, Minister of Interior, Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, Media Mogul, Prince Bisi Olatilo as well as well-known philanthropists, Hakeem Oyeneyin, Wale Adegbite and Tola Awosika.
While describing the installation aptly tagged ‘Royal Installation’ as a special moment for him, Rotarian Akinyele said he was deeply honored and truly excited to serve as the second District Governor of Rotary International, District 9111.
He added, ‘’I am deeply honoured that my installation is being referred to as a Royal Installation. While that was not entirely my personal idea, a dedicated committee planning the event chose this theme.
‘’I come from a royal lineage — I am a direct prince. The choice of the word “Royal” for this event, however, goes beyond title or heritage. To me, it represents an aspiration for elegance, sophistication, and grandeur in the way the installation is presented.
He concluded, ‘’I believe our guests will experience something far beyond the typical district governor installation. This event is being thoughtfully designed to be both impactful and reflective of Rotary’s core values. It promises to be a memorable and significant occasion for all involved.’’
