By Faith Ajiboye
New President of Lagos Isolo Lions Club, Chief Abolaji Obasanjo, has pledged to bring relief to Nigerians by fighting poverty, raising awareness on pediatric cancer, and empowering women and youth.
Abolaji Obasanjo, the club’s 43rd President, was elected with other executive members for 2025/2026 Lion year.
The president is a philanthropist and business mogul, with investments in oil and gas.
Recalling how he joined the 43-year-old club, Obasanjo said a close friend, who was a member, introduced him to the club.
He said: “I joined Lagos Isolo Lions Club through a close friend who joined the club before me. “I rose from an ordinary member to general secretary. I became second vice president (unopposed) through consistency and mentorship.
“Later, I was first vice president and now 43rd President.”
The businessman described International Lions Club as a blessing to the world, given its humanitarian efforts globally.
He said Lions Club is not a secret cult but a humanitarian service-oriented body serving people regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.
While outlining the club’s achievements, he said Lagos Isolo Lions Club has improved lives through various projects.
“Our club has contributed to Isolo community. It has built a public library and provided writing materials to pupils.
“On several occasions, Lagos Isolo Lions Club has provided boreholes, empowerment programmes, and feeding initiatives for residents,” he said.
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The oil magnate promised that the executive members and Board of Directors would uplift the club and expand Lagos Isolo Lions Club’s reach to serve more Nigerians.
He said: “My administration will uphold the standards set by founders of Lagos Isolo Lions Club. People-oriented projects like vision care, hunger relief, empowerment of women and youth, and public awareness will continue.
“Currently, our club is raising funds to assist a Nigerian suffering from glaucoma. Although he has undergone the first surgery, he cannot afford the second and final operation to regain his sight.
“We have written to the hospital, and by God’s grace, Lagos Isolo Lions Club will cover the cost of the final operation.“
‘‘In addition to our regular free eye screening exercises and distribution of free eyeglasses, our club has raised the bar on eye treatment by building a modern eye center at Isolo General Hospital, Lagos.
“For empowerment, the tradition of supporting youths, widows, and widowers will continue. At our upcoming Investiture Ceremony, we will empower Nigerians with sewing machines, grinding machines, and vulcanising equipment.”
To reach more Nigerians in need, the 43rd President of Lagos Isolo Lions Club is urging all well-meaning Nigerians, at home and abroad, to support the club’s projects.