Nigerian Babalola takes office as president of Rotar

Olayinka Hakeem Babalola has been inaugurated as the president of Rotary International, becoming the second African to lead the global organization. During his one-year term, he plans to prioritize peacebuilding, community-led solutions, and the global eradication of polio.
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This appointment marks a significant milestone for African leadership in a major international humanitarian organization with 45,000 clubs worldwide.
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