Rotn Simi Simji Goshwe (Founder and Executive Director Simji Girl-child Empowerment Initiative and Orphanage SGEIO) has officially assumed office as the 42nd President of the Rotary Club of Naraguta, pledging to sustain the club’s legacy of humanitarian service through impactful community development projects.
The change of baton/Handover ceremony, held at Crest Hotel, Jos, attracted Rotary members, guests and stakeholders who witnessed the formal handover from IPP Afam Achoru (2025/2026) of leadership and renewed their commitment to the ideals of Rotary International.
Speaking shortly after her first meeting as President, Goshwe said her administration would remain committed to Rotary’s seven areas of focus, stressing that her priority would be to build on the achievements of past leaders through consistency and service.
“Rotary is very structured and well organised. What I’m going to do is remain consistent in carrying on the projects we need to do,” she said.
She disclosed that her first major project would be the kitting of 50 indigent pupils from selected LEA Public Primary Schools across Jos North and Jos south LGAs with complete school uniforms, sandals, branded new school bags, exercise books and learning materials.
According to her, the initiative is aimed at restoring the children’s confidence and dignity while encouraging them to remain in school.
“We want those children who trek barefoot to school and wear tattered uniforms to be clothed and given a sense of encouragement and purpose as they prepare for school resumption, in September, 2026” she said.
The Rotary president also appealed to members not to be discouraged by the country’s economic challenges, urging them to continue supporting the club through their time, talents and treasures while seeking partnerships with individuals and organisations committed to humanitarian service.
She added that the club had lined up monthly projects covering healthcare, basic education and literacy, peacebuilding, women empowerment, support for widows, tree planting and environmental sanitation, water and sanitation, capacity-building programmes.
“It is going to be a year packed with activities that will directly impact the people,” Goshwe stated.
Earlier, the only surviving chartered member of the Rotary Club of Naraguta, PDS Abdulaziz Haruna Sarki. Araba Suwa Plateau and Nasarawa, expressed confidence in the new president’s ability to succeed, noting that she had received the necessary Rotary leadership trainings.
“I’m encouraging her to work hard because previous presidents have worked hard. She has attended the District Training Seminars, President Elects Learning Seminar, The Rotary Learning Institute part 1 & 2 and I have no doubt in my mind that she will perform well,” Haruna said.
Also speaking, Major Donor, PAG. Lucky Aliyu Momoh, congratulated Goshwe on her inauguration and urged her to pursue projects that would positively transform lives and leave a lasting legacy in the communities served by the club.
AG Virginia Jang who had inducted President Simi during her time as President, also encouraged Simi to serve with humility and purpose.
In the same vein, Rotn Dr. Celestina Ogbeh described Goshwe as a proactive and committed leader, expressing confidence that her early preparation and dedication would translate into a successful tenure marked by impactful humanitarian projects.
