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Olayinka Hakeem Babalola takes office as president of Rotary International on July 1, 2026. [Courtesy]
Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, will take office as president of Rotary International on 1 July 2026.
Babalola becomes the second African to lead the global membership organisation.
During his one-year term, Babalola will focus on strengthening Rotary’s contribution to peacebuilding and supporting sustainable, community-led solutions that address local and global challenges and improve lives.
