ROTN Simi Simji Goshwe has officially assumed office as the new President of the Rotary Club of Naraguta, pledging to sustain the club’s legacy of humanitarian service through impactful community development projects.

The investiture ceremony, held at Crest Hotel, Jos, attracted Rotary members, guests and stakeholders who witnessed the formal handover of leadership and renewed their commitment to the ideals of Rotary International.

Speaking shortly after her inauguration, Goshwe said her administration would remain committed to Rotary’s seven areas of focus, stressing that her priority would be to build on the achievements of past leaders through consistency and service.

“Rotary is very structured and well organised. What I’m going to do is remain consistent in carrying on the projects we need to do,” she said.

She disclosed that her first major project would be the distribution of complete school uniforms, sandals, school bags and learning materials to 50 indigent pupils in public primary schools.

According to her, the initiative is aimed at restoring the children’s confidence and encouraging them to remain in school.

“We want these children who trek barefoot to school and wear tattered uniforms to be clothed and given a sense of confidence and dignity as they prepare for school resumption,” she said.

The Rotary president also appealed to members not to be discouraged by the country’s economic challenges, urging them to continue supporting the club through their time, talents and resources while seeking partnerships with individuals and organisations committed to humanitarian service.

She added that the club had lined up monthly projects covering healthcare, peacebuilding, women empowerment, support for widows, tree planting and capacity-building programmes.

“It is going to be a year packed with activities that will directly impact the people,” Goshwe stated.

Earlier, a pioneer member of the Rotary Club of Naraguta, Alhaji Abdulaziz Haruna, expressed confidence in the new president’s ability to succeed, noting that she had received the necessary Rotary leadership training.

“I’m encouraging her to work hard because previous presidents have worked hard. She has attended the district training seminar, and I have no doubt in my mind that she will perform well,” Haruna said.

Also speaking, Major Donor, Mr. Lucky Aliyu Momoh, congratulated Goshwe on her inauguration and urged her to pursue projects that would positively transform lives and leave a lasting legacy in the communities served by the club.

In the same vein, Dr. Celestina Ogbeh described Goshwe as a proactive and committed leader, expressing confidence that her early preparation and dedication would translate into a successful tenure marked by impactful humanitarian projects.