President Tinubu Congratulates Engineer Olayinka Babalola on His Election as President of Rotary International – The Statehouse, Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Engineer Olayinka Hakeem Babalola on his election because the President of Rotary International for the 2026/2027 calendar yr.

Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, was elected by the Rotary International Board of Directors following SangKoo Yun’s resignation on well being grounds.

Babalola will assume workplace on July 1, 2026.

The Rotarian is the second African and Nigerian to realize the place within the international humanitarian organisation’s 120-year historical past.

President Tinubu believes that Babalola’s elevation is a testomony to his years of service by way of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and Rotary International, his laudable philanthropic initiatives and relentless pursuit of initiatives which have impacted lives, strengthened communities, and superior peace, progress, and human dignity.

The President additionally believes Babalola’s election will encourage tens of millions of Nigerians, particularly the youthful era, by demonstrating that anybody can obtain international recognition and lead transformative change with imaginative and prescient, integrity, and dedication to service.

”As you put together to imagine workplace, you possibly can rely on our help and encouragement to proceed championing humanitarian causes, fostering worldwide partnerships, and selling the spirit of service to humanity,” the President assures Babalola.

President Tinubu needs Engineer Babalola a profitable tenure and renewed energy in his service to humanity.

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

August 29, 2025