The Rotary International Club of Jos, Plateau State has elected a new set of leaders to pilot the affairs of the club for the next one year, with Mr. Santos Ayuba Larab as the new President.

Larab, who was inducted into the club in 2007 has served as an active member in various capacities including Secretary, Chair/Director of Public Relations, among others before he was installed as the 44th President of the club alongside members of Board of Directors at a colourful ceremony, which took place in Jos yesterday.

The Rotary International Club of Jos, Plateau State has elected a new set of leaders to pilot the affairs of the club for the next one year, with Mr. Santos Ayuba Larab as the new President.

Larab, who was inducted into the club in 2007 has served as an active member in various capacities including Secretary, Chair/Director of Public Relations, among others before he was installed as the 44th President of the club alongside members of Board of Directors at a colourful ceremony, which took place in Jos yesterday.

Larab, while talking with journalists shortly after the installation ceremony, said the club under his leadership would do its best to step up its services to humanity, especially in the area of peace and conflict resolution, disease prevention /treatment, water/sanitation, maternal/child health, basic education/literacy, as well as economic and community development.

He said, “We are slaves to service, our intervention will be in segregated communities, strengthening the bonds of humanity, bringing people in their diversities to a common fellowship for community service and also for the purpose of collaborating to foster unity and solve society’s problems.”

The ceremony, which attracted dignitaries from across the country, also witnessed the presentation of awards to deserving recipients, including the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Silverbird Television/Rhythm 93.7 FM, Jos Zonal offices.

The recipients were given awards in recognition for their peaceful broadcasting and reportage on the Plateau.
Others who were also given an award by the club were two orphanage homes; Zawan Orphanage and Gidan Bege for their services to the plight of the poor and downtrodden in the society. Awareness for Educational Initiative (AWEDI) also got an award for its commitment to educational development.

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Santos Ayuba Larab Installed as 44th President of Rotary Club of Jos