The Ibadan Elite local organisation of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria has elected Morakinyo Goodness as the new local organisation president to steer the affairs of the organisation for the year 2022.
The 13th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan Prof. Kayode Adebowale chaired the event while JCI Senator Kalada Apiafi was the guest speaker of the programme which took place at the Carlton Gate Exclusive Hotel, Ibadan on the 28th of November 2021.
Morakinyo, the founder and proprietor of Valencia Schools, Ibadan had served in various capacities for the organisation. He is the outgoing Vice President and previously served as the organisation’s Director of business for the year 2020 before emerging the President-elect for 2022.
In his brief acceptance speech, the President-elect appreciated the organisation for the confidence reposed in him to lead the organisation for next year. He promised to work towards ensuring an organisational culture of respect, honesty, diversity of thought and tolerance for differing opinions so that members can remain inspired and engaged so we can all thrive as a community.
Notable JCI personalities present at this event were the Past National President of JCI Nigeria-JCI Senator Bisi Aniso, the charter President of JCI Ibadan Elite-JCI Senator Tolu Adeniyi, JCI Senator Adekunle Are, JCI Senator Bayo Adeoshun, JCI Senator Feyisayomi Oyeleke, JCI Senator Adeolu Adeniyi, JCI Senator George Berkhout, JCI Senator Adelayo Abass and the 2022 President of JCI Nigeria- JCIN Amb. Wale Bakare.
JCI Ibadan Elite which is an affiliate of JCI Nigeria and also of the international body of the organisation engages young and active citizens devoted to taking action and creating an impact in their various communities. JCI helps young people to develop skills, knowledge and understanding needed to make informed decisions and take action.
