Gather, connect, and engage

Events & meetings

Every Thursday, business executives, professionals, and civic leaders gather at the Lagos Motor Boat Club for lunch, fellowship, and thought-provoking keynotes.

On the calendar

Upcoming events

Club Event

District Governor's Official Visit

Thursday, 29 October 2026

5:00 PM

Lagos Motor Boat Club, 28 Awolowo Way, Ikoyi, Lagos

Featured speakers

Rtn. Layi Abidoye — District Governor 2026–2027
Rtn. Gertrude Onyewuche — Impactful President 2026–2027

The Rotary Club of Victoria Island welcomes District Governor Layi Abidoye and his entourage on his official visit to our club.

Programme highlights

Official launch of the club website
Unveiling of the club's monthly bulletin
Induction of new members
Donation of equipment to the District 9112 Vocational Training Centre, Epe

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National Event

All Nigeria Rotary Peace Summit

Saturday, 7 November 2026

Time to be announced

Victoria Garden Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos

Featured speakers

Yinka Babalola — RI President 2026–2027, Convener

Presented by the Rotary districts in Nigeria under the theme "Good Governance, Justice and Equity: Foundations for Sustainable Peace" — building bridges, promoting dialogue, and strengthening peace.

Registration fees

Regular₦25,000

VIP₦150,000

VIP seat, photo session and lunch with the RI President

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West Africa Project Fair (WAPF) Lagos 2026 — poster 1

Regional Event

West Africa Project Fair (WAPF) Lagos 2026

10–17 November 2026

Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Connect, collaborate, fund projects, and transform lives. The West Africa Project Fair brings together Rotarians, donors, philanthropists, and development partners from across the region. RC Victoria Island — District 9112 — has registered to participate. Clubs can collaborate to share the registration fee.

Registration fees

Club registration (2 participants)US$350 / ₦490,000

Individual registrationUS$175 / ₦245,000

Virtual registrationUS$100 / ₦140,000

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District Event

Women in Rotary Conference 2026

Tuesday, 15 December 2026

Time to be announced

District Centre, 8 Ladoke Akintola Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos

Empowering women, service above self. The District 9112 Women in Rotary Conference brings together women Rotarians and friends of Rotary from across the district.

Registration fees

Registration₦10,000

Pay to Rotary International District 9112, Zenith Bank, account 1015272473. Send evidence of payment and your name on WhatsApp to 0703 682 8889.

For more information

PP Olabowale Johnson — Chairman, Women in Rotary District 9112 · 0703 682 8889

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Rotary International Convention, Barcelona 2027 — poster 1

International Event

Rotary International Convention, Barcelona 2027

26–30 June 2027

Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain

Registration is open for Rotary's global gathering in Barcelona, Spain. Join Rotarians from around the world for five days of inspiration, fellowship, and ideas. Rates rise in stages: the early-bird rate closed on 21 September 2026, the regular rate applies from 22 September 2026 to 31 March 2027, and the late rate from 1 April to 30 June 2027. Naira amounts are approximate, at RI's September 2026 rate (US$1 = ₦1,342).

Registration fees

Age 31+US$795 / ≈₦1,066,890

Regular rate to 31 March 2027 · late rate US$895 from 1 April

Age 30 or underUS$350

Regular rate to 31 March 2027 · late rate US$400 from 1 April

Age 5–18US$30

Regular rate to 31 March 2027 · late rate US$40 from 1 April

Under age 5Free

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Recently held

Past events

District Event · Held

Rosfest '27 Media Parley

Friday, 16 October 2026

Rotary Center, District 9112, Lagos

Speakers: DG Layi Abidoye

Fellowship Meeting · Held

Navigating Rotary Club Central and Its Benefits for Clubs

Thursday, 24 September 2026

Lagos Motor Boat Club, 28 Awolowo Way, Ikoyi, Lagos

Speakers: PAG Sunit Debroy, Rtn. Gertrude Onyewuche

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Our weekly gatherings

Thursday lunch fellowship

Day

Every Thursday

Time

6:30 PM (WAT)

Venue

Lagos Motor Boat Club, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos

Format

In-person · Virtual fellowship also available

Dress code

Business / Smart Casual

Guests

Visiting Rotarians and prospective members always welcome

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What to expect

1
Arrive from 6:30 PM. There's time to register, meet members, and network before the formal meeting opens.
2
The formal meeting opens with the Rotary Four-Way Test, the Pledge, and club announcements.
3
A guest speaker, project update, or club business forms the main part of the session.
4
Members and guests continue talking informally after the formal close.

Join from anywhere

Virtual fellowship now available

Can't make it to the Lagos Motor Boat Club in person? Virtual fellowship sessions are now available for intending guests and prospective members. Contact us to receive the meeting schedule and joining link.

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What to expect virtually

Full fellowship experience — announcements, speaker, and club business.
Interact with members and guests via video.
Contact us to receive the meeting link and schedule before joining.

Welcoming visiting Rotarians & guests

What to know before you visit

Visiting Rotarians

— Bring your club bannerette to exchange with our Sergeant-at-Arms.
— Share greetings from your home club during the opening announcements.
— Your attendance counts as a makeup toward your home club's requirements.

First-time guests & prospective members

— Arrive a few minutes early to register at the hospitality desk.
— Our Membership Committee will be on hand to answer questions before lunch.
— No invitation needed — just come. Membership conversations happen after you've visited.

Beyond the weekly meeting

Annual events

Q4 · Annual Campaign

Community Health Outreach Drive

Multi-day health screening programme serving over 1,200 Victoria Island residents with free consultations, eye care, dental checkups, and maternal health kits.

Bi-Annual

Youth Leadership & Literacy Workshop

Mentorship sessions and book distributions across our partner public secondary schools, supporting the Girls' Education Initiative and Interact Clubs.

Annual Rotary Year Kickoff

Presidential Investiture & Fundraising Gala

Formal evening gala celebrating the incoming board, recognising member milestones, and raising capital for district and global service grants.

Have a question before you visit?

Our membership team is happy to help.