Rotary Public Image: Rotary Club of Rumuomasi Promotes Peace, Erects Peace Monument in Rivers Community
As part of efforts to further strengthen peace in Rumuomasi Community, Obio Akpo Local government area, The Rotary Club of Rumuomasi has built a Peace Monument at the Rumuomasi roundabout as reminder of the need to actualize sustainable peace in the community and its environs.
President of the club Taiwo Olayeni at an event to commission and unveil the Peace Obelisk said the idea is to consolidate the developmental projects the club has carried out in the community over the years and to inculcate peace in the hearts of residents and visitors of the community.
“When people go around and they see the four way test, compass and cardinal point of Rotary on this monument, it will put a lot of questions in their minds and motivate them to do the right thing. Peace is not just the absence of war, but when things are done the right way. We want to create awareness that people can be Peace Ambassadors in their own way by doing what is right.”
Tony Olikagu, District Governor Nominee Designate, who represented the District Governor Emeke Utebor while commissioning and unveiling the Rotary Peace Obelisk said Rotary International has a vital role in advancing the cause of peace across the globe, citing that Rotary has been doing a lot for peace by building economies, addressing community health and wellness issues, and acting as advocates for peace, but that more needs to be done sustainably for peace.
He said “this Peace project is a great job by the Rotary Club of Rumuomasi, the greatest gift to the people of Rumuomasi and one of the biggest asset of this community. This four sided tapering monument has the Rotary four-way-test, eight pillars of positive Peace, the ingredients of Peace and all that entails in creating lasting peace in the society.”
On his part, while appreciating the gesture, the paramount ruler of Rumuomasi community, HRH Ezebunwo Humphrey Adele JP, represented by Chief bethel Adele described the Peace monument as a message to everyone in the community.
“This peace campaign Monument is apt and will remain in the hearts of everyone who kept reading them as they come across it daily. It will guide them in doing what is right and help sustain a peaceful society. We appreciate all your efforts in creating lasting peace and co-existence in our community.”
On his part, Charter President of the Rotary Club of Rumuomasi Rtn Usen Dickson PHF added that the peace Obelisk is also a promotion of the Public Image of Rotary in the community.
He said “Rotary’s public image is what people outside of Rotary think of when they hear our name. But name recognition is just the start. Our public image is shaped by the actions of our members, the activities we engage in, the impact we have, and more. This goes a long way to tell people around what we do and the positive impact we create in our immediate community.”