Executive Chairman, Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Otunba (Hon.) Oladele Bankole-Balogun Esq. ACTI, has been conferred with the prestigious Humanitarian Service Award by Rotary International District 9141.
The award was presented during the installation ceremony of Rotarian Mariam Obomeghie Kadiri-Ezelome (PHF), the 1st President of the Rotary Club of Auchi, Hilltop, held on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.
Receiving the award from Rtn. Hon. Chief Yakubu Musa Jackson, Edo State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, representative of the EIRS boss and Head of Corporate Communications, EIRS Mr. Courage Eboigbe emphasized Hon. Oladele’s commitment to the intersection of public duty and community service, noting that his heart remains with the people of Auchi and the noble ideals of Rotary International.
He stated:
“I stand here today on behalf of my boss and Executive Chairman EIRS who believes that the true measure of any public institution such as the EIRS, is not just in the figures it generates but in the lives it impacts”.
“This award is a testament to the fact that under Otunba Hon. Oladele Bankole-Balogun’s leadership, the EIRS is not just a revenue generation agency but a partner in social progress.”
“At the EIRS, we view our role through a similar lens where every naira we collect is a seed planted for the development of Edo State, supporting the Senator Monday Okpebholo led- administration in building schools, roads, and hospitals under the SHINE Agenda”.
“And so to be recognized by Rotary for the Humanitarian Service Award validated our efforts to give tax administration a human face”.
Eboigbe further paid special tribute to the newly installed President, Rotarian Mariam Obomeghie Kadiri-Ezelome (PHF), describing her as a role model for women, trailblazer and a beacon of hope for Etsako West.
“As you take the mantle as the first President of the Rotary Club of Auchi, Hilltop, you carry the aspirations of many.”
The Executive Chairman congratulates you and pledges his support for initiatives that foster communal well-being and economic growth.” He stated.
The installation ceremony was attended by top government officials, traditional rulers and high-ranking Rotarians from across District 9141.
