Zonta Club Ibadan 1 was honored to host District Governor 18, Zontian Opeibea Omaboe, under the leadership of President Zontian Christiana Nnanna, from April 24-26, 2025. The visit featured meaningful discussions on advancing Zonta's mission and implementing impactful initiatives. A delightful luncheon, co-hosted by Club 1 and Club 2 at Zonta House, brought together distinguished guests, including Past International President (PIP) Zontian Folake Solanke (SAN), Past District Governor Zontian Omotayo Morgan, and other respected Past Presidents and Zontians. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for the District Governor to connect with fellow Zontians, celebrating our shared commitment to our mission.
In commemoration of International Women's Day and Rose Day, Zonta Club Ibadan 1 honored some of its esteemed matriarchs on March 6, 2025. These remarkable women have made significant contributions to humanity and our nation, paving the way for future generations. The event was made even more memorable by the inspiring keynote speech delivered by Her Excellency, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, former First Lady of Oyo State. We proudly recognize and celebrate our awardees: Zontian Folake Solanke, PIP, SAN, CON Zontian Titilola Mabojunje, Justice (Rtd.) Zontian Oyinade Olurin, Prof. Zontian Marie Omamomo Ekpere Zontian Olapeju Nwuga Dr.
Zonta Club Ibadan 1 celebrated an iconic woman, Amelia Earhart. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship Awards began in 1938. Amelia Earhart was a Zontian from 1928 to 1937. She was a member of Zonta when she disappeared in 1937 while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. That is why, in Zonta, we celebrate the trailblazer, adventurer, advocate, public figure, and author every year. Today, 20 January 2025, the award aimed to promote excellence by organizing a school debate between four secondary schools in Ibadan: St. Louis Secondary School, All Saints Secondary School, Urban Day Secondary School, and Tobi International School. Three students emerged as winners. Earhart gained fame in 1928 when she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger. She later became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932, which earned her the United States Distinguished Flying Cross, making her the first woman to receive this honor. Throughout her career, she set numerous records, including altitude and speed records for female pilots.
In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, Zonta Club of Ibadan 1 & 2 celebrated the day in grand style, with amazing guest speakers enlightening the girls about sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and menstrual hygiene. There was a career talk session, and sanitary pads were distributed to over 100 girls. Thanks to G2W with Ease Foundation for their support. We will continue building a better world for women and girls.
Today, November 25th, we gather for the flag-off ceremony of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women @ Zonta club house and Alesheloye market. This day marks the beginning of our 16 Days of Activism, where we stand together and make a collective choice to SPEAK UP and say NO to violence against women and girls. We recognize the crucial impact of the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign globally. Violence is not confined to a small portion of a distant community; it surrounds us. We invite all men and boys to join us in this fight, acknowledging that gender-based violence affects not only women and girls but also has far-reaching consequences for everyone. Let us unite and SPEAK UP together!
United Nations Day is celebrated every October 24th. This year's United Nations Day 2024, with the theme 'Leaving No Culture Behind!', was celebrated in grand style at our great club, ZONTA. The Zonta clubs of Ibadan adapted the theme to 'Leaving No Culture Behind; indeed, no culture was left behind.' As Nigerians, we celebrated our rich cultural diversity and unique heritage by showcasing our traditional delicacies and outfits. Our Ghanaian family was also part of the celebration, showcasing their culture. As Zontians, our unity is paramount to us. HAPPY UNITED NATIONS DAY 2024! GLORY BE TO GOD IT ENDED IN PRAISE.
16 days activism of Zonta says No to violence against women.
Anti-shock garments donated to Adeoyo Hospital, Oluyoro Hospital and University College Hospital as part of the President’s biennium goal of improving infant and maternal mortality.
Violence against women is a worldwide pandemic - it crosses every social and economic class, every religion, race and ethnicity. On 20 November, members of Zonta Club of Ibadan 1 join our sisters worldwide in advocating for an end to violence against women.
Members of the Club attended the 2016 International Convention in France where they participated actively in the workshops and built personal connections with fellow Zontians.
We all had an amazing evening celebrating Zonta 100 years of empowering women and girls at Zonta International House, Jericho, Ibadan this evening. Members of Zonta Club of Ibadan, Vocational Skills Acquisition beneficiaries of Zonta Club of Ibadan biennium project, Centennial Grant Award Partnering Organization, Help Initiative and the teenage girls who are beneficiaries of the Centennial Award Grant Project were all around to celebrate and appreciate Zonta.
The event took place on the 22nd of February 2017 and featured a talk on Perception Roots Technology by Engr Dr Mrs Oladejo to Zontians and Z-Club members from various schools.
The installation of the current Board took place on Sunday, 13 November 2016 at Zonta House. The event which was graced by distinguished guests from various works of life, featured a presentation by Professor Oladosu Ojengbede on the non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG), a low-technology first-aid device used to treat hypovolemic shock.
The event was marked by the club on 11th October 2017 to celebrate Girl Child worldwide and to encourage them in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) culture so that more girls will feel confident in pursuing STEM related careers. The programme was anchored by Mrs Edem Ossai and all other invited speaker. Z-club members from various schools were also in attendance.
The day was marked on 25th January 2018, with 2 members of our Club holding talks with Z Club members from six schools in Ibadan. Zontian Funke Ogunshola spoke on the uniqueness of an individual. She pressed home the fact that each person has a potential for greatness and can reach any heights provided she sows the seed and look after it so it can produce fruit. Zontian Achenyo Idachaba spoke on Transformation. She affirmed that beauty can be found in unexpected places. She emphasized Change, Alteration and Evolution. She said no great thing is created instateneously, She gave the example of the larva emerging through the 3 stages to become a lovely butterfly. She advised the girls to dream big but to start small when starting their own business, to be focused, innovative and hard working and not be a copy cat.
