By Victor Okoye
Lizzy-Ulunma Asomugha has been installed as the 4th President of the Rotary Club of Abuja -Aso Golf.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presedential ceremony formally installing her in office was held on Thursday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja
The club welcomed some high-profile dignitaries as well as special guests and members to the event, including Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, His excellency (Barr.) Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, High Chief Sen. Ben Ndi Obi, Sen. Zam , Amb. Biddy Egbo, Amb. Joe Keshi, Amb. Humphrey Orjiako,amongst others.
The ceremony signified the beginning of a new chapter of leadership for the club, and provided guests and members to witness the formal installation of a new leader expected to be at the helms of affairs, until June 30, 2025.
An elated Asomugha told newsmen that her installation to the highly esteemed position was a call to service.
“I feel privileged to lead and render selfless service to humanity because Rotary is all about Friendship and friendship.
“I am indeed happy to have my family and friends here who are going to support me to carry on this big task for the next one year,” she said.
Lizzy is also the former Lady Captain of Parkland Golf Resort and immediate past Vice president of African Women in Leadership. She noted that Rotary Club of Abuja-Aso Golf is so unique because it is the only Rotary club in a golfing community in the whole of Nigeria.
She said her goal was to bring all golfers on board to be a Rotarian, adding that the Rotary Club was a place to be.
“I am privileged to lead as the 4th President of this unique club.
“I intend to organise a golf and tennis tournaments during my tenure. Since we are here, the essence is to bring all golfers on board.
“In Rotary, we have a theme for every month. Last month was membership, and we are trying to recruit all golfers here to be a Rotarian because Rotary is a place to be,” she said.
Some of the guests at the event who spoke to newsmen on the sidelines of the event said that Asomugha’s election was a well-deserved vote due to her exceptional dedication, diligence, and unwavering commitment to the values and mission of the club.
Sen. Abaribe said her election of the prestigious position was a clear indication of her dedication to service and her outstanding leadership qualities, which she had exhibited over the years.
“I was introduced to Lizzy by the late Sen. Uchechukwumerije a long time ago because she was related to him, and we have always related very well.
“So, I have no doubt that given her abilities and the fact that she is a “magic maker” as she is fondly called, we believe that she is going to do very well,” he said.
The former governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation, Hon. (Barr.) Chibuike Amaechi said he was confident that her leadership would no doubt bring new energy and vision to the club as a result of her past achievements and capabilities.
“Ulunma was my junior in Baze University where we both read Law. She is extremely brilliant and has three degrees already,
“She is currently studying LLM in a foreign university, so that tells you how brilliant and focused she is.
“She also comes with humility and a capacity to bring people together and ensure that tasks are carried out,” he said.
Prof. Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, the President/Vice Chancellor of African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja noted that Lizzy was his Accountant Manager when she was in the bank, while he was the DG of RMRDC, adding that her excellent customer service relationship is top notch.
He also said that she currently works at the AUST as a lecturer and doubles as one of his trusted Executive Assistants.
Onwuala said, having worked very closely with her, he was a testament to how hard she could work, adding that she is one of his important arms in the institution.
“When you get to the level of leadership of a higher institution, you know that it is a lot of work, and there is no way you can do it alone.
“She is one of those I trusted with a very serious work, and I have never been disappointed. Whenever I give her any assignment, I always go to sleep because I know she will deliver.
“All I can do is pray that God will continue to give her the strength to continue to work hard and I believe that what she is going to do for this club will be a continuation of her service to humanity,” he said.
Makosi Musambasi, a Zimbabwean, and the Image Chair of the club said that all hands must be on deck to support Lizzy and ensure that her one year tenure is a successful one.
“She has a board, and we are all hands in and fit in to help her succeed.
“It is important to us that she succeeds because her success is also our success,” she said. (NAN)