INDIGENES of Ondo town have been charged to always think on how to contribute their quota towards the development of the community.
A judge of the Court of Appeal, Justice Olabode Adegbehingbe, who gave the charge during the 31st anniversary of Profile Club of Ondo, also charged members of the club not to relent in their efforts at giving back to the community that made them.
He expressed satisfaction over the contributions of members of the club to the development of Ondo town community.
He also advised members to give priority to their health through regular medical checkup so as to guard against illness.
The chancellor of the club, Wale Akinfolarin, also called on members to rededicate themselves to the service of the community, to engender impactful development.
Vice chancellor of the club, Remigius Akinbinnu, disclosed that the club was founded in 1992 by a group of 14 Ondo youths who were friends from their early school days.
He stated that the Ondo Profile Club is a leading philanthropic and social organisation in Ondo kingdom.
He listed the philanthropic work to include building of a ward at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) annex in Ondo city, empowerment of the underprivileged, hosting of Ekimogun Day Gala Night, which is the biggest social festival in Ondo kingdom, among others.
At the event, Chief Olabanji Akingbule, former Chief Judge of Ondo State; Justice Williams Akintoroye and Dr Jibayo Adeyeye were admitted into the Profile Club Hall of Fame and received the Austin Adeya Leadership and Excellence Awards.
Reacting on behalf of the awardees, Justice Akintoroye eulogised members of the club for the good works they have done and for promoting unity and family values among Ondo people.
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