Airforce To Partner Rotary International In Humanitarian Services
The Air Officer commanding the ground training Command Nigerian Air force Enugu Air vice Marshal Frank Oparah says the command will partner Rotary International in achieving its objective of serving mankind.
Air vice Marshal Oparah who is a member of Rotary club of Wuse Central Abuja gave the assurance when he received the district governor of Rotary 9142, Dr Okey Okonkwo in his office.
According to Air vice Marshal Oparah there is need for synergy between Rotary International and the Nigerian Air force describing their roles as symbiotic in promoting co-existence in various ramifications.
Air vice Marshal Oparah used the opportunity to charge his officers and men to join Rotary since according to him it pays to serve humanity, describing Rotary as a voluntary organization that is doing the work of charity.
Earlier the Governor of Rotary International District 9142, Dr Okey Okonkwo who hails from Igbo-ukwu in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, said that the aim of the visit was to seek more collaboration between Rotary and Nigerian Air force especially in the areas of saving and touching lives.
Dr Okonkwo, regretted the high rate of restiveness among the youths and called on the government to create more employment opportunities for them to divert their mind from crime and restiveness.
Dr Okonkwo advised Nigerians to always engage on those programmes that will promote unity, peace and progress.
