Rotary Club of Wa inducts new executives for 2025/2026 year

The Rotary Club of Wa has ushered in a new leadership team for the 2025/2026 Rotary year at an induction ceremony held on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

The event, which took place in Wa, attracted Rotarians from across the Upper West Region and guests from the Northern and Greater Accra regions.

In his inaugural address, the newly inducted President of the Club, Rotarian Jonathan Kwofie, expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to promote unity, results-driven service, and adherence to the core values of Rotary.

As part of the ceremony, the Club also welcomed a new member into its ranks, further strengthening its commitment to community service and growth.

"It is our utmost responsibility to harness our collective effort, guided by the Rotary 4-Way Test," he noted, urging members to remain committed to service and truth. 

Outlining the club’s focus for the year, President Kwofie mentioned several key projects, including a WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiative in partnership with Canadian collaborators, aimed at improving healthcare centres.

Other priorities include establishing an e-library at the Dr Hilla Limann Technical University (DHLTU) and three senior high schools, constructing a kitchen for the Wa School for the Blind, conducting cancer screening campaigns in the Wa Municipality, and refurbishing the Wa Senior High School science laboratory.

“I am not a bossy person,” he added, “but I desire results. We are going to work together to ensure the smooth running of this club.”

Outgoing President, Rotarian Zakaria Al-Hassan Baluri, in his report, recounted a successful tenure highlighted by six impactful projects. Among them was a school infrastructure initiative in Bole, conducted in partnership with the Rotary Club of St. George, California.

The club also provided medical equipment to the St Stela Health Facility in Kani and constructed a 10-seater WASH facility for Eremon Senior High School to support female students. Rotarian Baluri also spoke passionately about a kitchen project for the Wa School for the Blind, a cause close to his heart as a specialist in vision care.

“They had no kitchen, and when it rained, they had no shelter for food preparation,” he shared. “We started something, but it’s a continuous process, and I’m glad my successor is taking it up.”

He credited the dedication of members for the club’s success, noting that over 95% of scheduled meetings and activities were successfully completed during his administration.

As the leadership baton changes hands, both past and present leaders expressed confidence in the continued growth and vibrancy of the Rotary Club of Wa.