With Nigerian Rotarians in active participation including Sir. Emeka Offor , the Executive Vice Chairman of the Chrome Group, no fewer than 21,000 Rotarians from about 150 countries. across the globe have gathered in the oldest city of. Western Europe Lisbon, Portugal for the 2013 Rotary's annual international convention featuring the theme, "Lisbon – A Harbor for Peace".
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The International annual convention, according to the organizers is expected to inject about EUR 80 million into the local economy.
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However, in Rotary's 108 years of humanitarian service, Portugal is currently hosting Rotary Convention for the first time.
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At the opening ceremony , flags of almost 200 countries and regions were presented. including Nigeria where Rotary clubs serve their communities.