Olayinka Babalola was elected president of Rotary International for the year 2026/207, according to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Following SangKoo Yun’s resignation on health grounds, Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, was chosen by the Rotary International Board of Directors.
On July 1, 2026, Balacola will take office.
In the 120-year history of the global humanitarian organization, the Rotarian is the second African and Nigerian to do so.
According to President Tinubu, Babalola’s elevation was a result of his years of involvement with Rotary International and the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
INCLUDE Yinka Babalola, president of Rotary International in Nigeria, is the first to win.
He claimed that it reflected the new Rotary International president’s admirable philanthropic initiatives and relentless pursuit of projects that had improved communities, brought about peace, progress, and human dignity.
The President also believes that Babalola’s victory will inspire millions of Nigerians, particularly the younger generation, by demonstrating that anyone can lead transformative change with vision, integrity, and service, according to a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
You can count on our assistance as you prepare to take office and continue to promote international cooperation, support humanitarian causes, and advance the spirit of service to humanity, Babalola assures him.
Ibim Semenitari, the Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Africa Zone 22, Region 27, announced Babalola as its president for the Rotary year 2026-2027 in a statement signed by Rotary International on Thursday.
His professional affiliations include those of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Institute of Safety Professionals, and the Association of Change Management Practitioners, according to the statement. He and his wife Preba reside in Port Harcourt, which is where he and his wife reside. He also belongs to the Jericho Business Club.
Babalola, a devoted Rotarian and philanthropist, is a member of the Arch Klumph Society and supports The Rotary Foundation. His work as a ShelterBox UK trustee and the Safe Blood Africa project is a part of his humanitarian legacy.
He has received numerous awards for his service, including the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service, the RI Service Above Self Award, and the Africa Centennial Heroes Award.
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