Dare Adeyeri Celebrates 60th Birthday, Launches “Go Giver”

Rtn. Dare Adeyeri, the former President of the Rotary Club of Lagos, marked his 60th birthday on 19 September 2024 with the launch of his new book titled, “Go Giver” at a high-profile event held at the prestigious Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos.

In this thought-provoking book, Adeyeri reflects on the profound impact of giving—whether material or non-material—and the fulfilment it brings to both the giver and receiver.

He emphasises that giving creates a better world, with the act of giving being closely tied to receiving.

Adeyeri describes “Go Giving” and “Go Giver” as concepts that challenge the popular notions of “go-getting” and being a “go-getter”.

He argues that while ambition and drive are essential, true success comes from selflessly giving and making a difference in the lives of others.

He explains that giving can take many forms beyond money, such as offering help, time, or even a simple smile. Active givers, as he calls them, do not wait for opportunities to give—they seek them out and do so without expecting anything in return.

The star-studded birthday celebration was attended by notable figures from Nigeria’s business community, including representatives from Rotary Districts 9111 and 9112, Sky Capital Group, First Marina Trust and GTBank, with its co-founder Fola Adeola.

The celebrant’s family, friends, former classmates, and members of the Parkview Residential Association also graced the occasion.

During the book review session, Elder Urum Kalu “UK” Eke, MFR, former Group Managing Director of FBN Holdings Plc, praised Adeyeri for his generosity and the insights shared in Go Giver.

He remarked, “This book reflects Dare Adeyeri’s lifelong commitment to philanthropy. He is someone who not only understands what he wants but also how to help others achieve their goals.”

Born in Owo, Ondo State, Adeyeri is the 23rd child of his parents.

He obtained a BSc in Computer Science from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1988 and has since earned several international qualifications, including an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

He has served on the boards of multiple companies and continues to be a key player in Nigeria’s business sector.

In line with his charitable values, Adeyeri has established an endowment within the Rotary Foundation, committed to initiatives that support women, children and education.

He is a member of the Arch Klumph Society (AKS), the highest donor circle of The Rotary Foundation.

The event concluded with a celebratory cake-cutting ceremony led by Adeyeri and his wife, Ann, followed by an evening of music and dancing as guests enjoyed the festivities and reflected on the power of giving.