Rotary International District 9112 Public Image Seminar will hold on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at The Rotary Centre, 8 Ladoke Akintola Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, with a strong focus on building a compliant and impactful Rotary image.
The seminar aims to empower Rotarians with knowledge to strengthen Rotary’s visibility and credibility in Nigeria.
Keynote Speaker Dr. Reuben Abati, former presidential spokesman and Arise News anchor, will deliver an address on “Strategic media engagements to advance Rotary’s mission in Nigeria.”
The Special Guest of Honour is Dr. Nkechi Ali-Balogun, fnipr, Chairman/CEO of the Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN).
Also delivering a goodwill message at the event is Ibim Semenitari, a Past Assistant Governor and Rotary Public Image Coordinator in Africa, who is an accomplished journalist and Rotary leader with a strong voice on promoting the right brand image for Rotary.
The chief host is the District Governor, Lanre Adedoyin, who is delighted to welcome all the speakers, guests, Rotarians, Rotaractors, and friends of Rotary to the seminar.
“Public Image is one way that we expand our reach in Rotary; telling our stories as People of Action and showcasing our impact,” Adedoyin stated.
The seminar will also host distinguished Guests of Honour including media icons and thought leaders such Mr. Sam Omatseye of The Nation, Mr. Joseph Adeyeye of Punch, Dr. Sam Ayetutu, Chair of Lagos State Public Relations Council and District Governor Nominee, District 9111; Mr. Gbenga Adefaye of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Mr. Tony Onyima, Martins Oloja, foremost sports journalist, Dr. Mumini Alao, and CNN Award-winning journalist Shola Oshunkeye.