Williams made the call during the club’s leadership handover ceremony in Abuja, describing her one-year tenure as fulfilling and impactful.
She said that under the Rotary theme, “Unite for Good,” the club executed projects that improved lives, strengthened partnerships and reinforced Rotary’s commitment to humanitarian service.
“It has been a year of purpose, service and impact. Together, we touched lives, strengthened partnerships and reinforced Rotary’s commitment to making a difference,” she said.
According to her, Rotary remains a global network of volunteers and professionals committed to the principle of Service Above Self through sustainable interventions in education, healthcare, peacebuilding, environmental protection, maternal and child health, and economic empowerment.
Williams said the club’s greatest achievement was not the number of projects executed but the lives impacted, hope restored and relationships built.
She expressed confidence in the incoming president’s ability to consolidate the club’s achievements and expand its humanitarian interventions.
“I have every confidence in the incoming president. I believe the club will continue to grow stronger and achieve even greater impact,” she said.
Williams urged members to remain committed through active participation, teamwork and selfless service, noting that collective efforts produced greater results in society.
She also encouraged more people to join Rotary, describing the organisation as a platform for professionals committed to addressing societal challenges through service.
As she concluded her tenure, Williams reaffirmed her commitment to Rotary’s ideals, saying that while leadership was temporary, service remained a lifelong responsibility.
Responding, the incoming President, Prince Herberts, said his administration would be guided by the Rotary theme, “Create Lasting Impact.”
He pledged to build on the achievements of the outgoing administration and expand the club’s humanitarian activities.
“I am deeply honoured to serve as president. We will build on existing achievements and expand our service to humanity,” he said.
Herberts commended Williams for her exemplary leadership and pledged to consolidate the foundation she laid.
Also speaking, the Assistant Governor of Rotary, Lizzy Asomugha, congratulated Williams on what she described as a successful tenure marked by dedication, selfless service and impactful leadership.
Asomugha expressed confidence that the incoming president would sustain the club’s achievements and advance Rotary’s humanitarian mission.
Mrs Damka Brown, sister to the outgoing president, described Williams’ leadership as inspiring and impactful.
“I am proud of my sister’s commitment to service and I congratulate her on completing a successful tenure,” Brown said.
Williams Ngalaba, son of the outgoing president, said his mother’s dedication to service usually inspire him and other family members.
“My mother’s dedication to serving others inspires me. I am proud of her achievements and the positive difference she has made,” he said. (NAN)
