The newly inaugurated executive members of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, (NRCS) Oyo State branch have been tasked with dedication and commitment to achieve the objectives of the society.
The National President, (NRCS) Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga stated this in Ibadan on Saturday at the investiture ceremony of a new executive for a four-year tenure.
Adeaga who was represented by his wife, Mrs Oluyemisi Adeaga urged the state branch to reach out to previous awards to strengthen the association.
He prayed for the growth of the association adding that there was the need for unity to engender progress.
“I want to encourage all members; they need to be more dedicated and committed and if there is a way they can they support financially they should not hesitate.
“They should also source for people that can support the association as there are many people that are in need.
“So that we can carry out the objectives and principle of the organisation,” Adeaga said.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman Planning Committee of the event, Pastor Isaac Oladele emphasised the need for the new executives to lead with compassion, empathy and fairness.
“True leaders inspire others through their conduct rather than their words alone,” Oladele said.
In his remarks, the newly inaugurated chairman, NRCS Oyo State Branch, Mr Babalola Famade said the state branch has been a family that thrive on the diversity of its members.
Famade who is also an engineer, however, called for support from well-meaning Nigerians to support the initiatives of the new administration.
“We welcome volunteers from all walks of life, individuals driven by a common purpose to make a difference.
“Whether you have skills in first aid, disaster response, community engagement or a fervent desire to contribute, there is a place for you in our Red Cross Family,” Famade said.
The event featured decoration of Vice patrons and Associate members of the association.
Other executive members inaugurated were Vice Chairman, Mr Matthew Ojuawo; Branch Secretary, Mr Olaleye Ojo; and Health and Care Adviser, Mr Bashir Bello, who was a former Oyo Commissioner of Health.
Others were Communication and Advocacy Adviser, Mrs Olajumoke Olubunmi; Volunteers, Youth and Gender, Mrs Felicia Abolarin; and Legal Adviser, Mr Ademola Ademidun.
Other executive members include Program Planning Adviser, Prince John Ifesanya; Disaster Management Adviser, Kayode Omosehin; Finance Property Management Adviser, Pastor Isaac Oladele; and Divisional Development Adviser, Recheal Torimiro.
