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  • Club visits special school

    In the spirit of the love season, members of Babcock University’s Trendz Club visited the School for children with Special Needs, Sagamu, to share their love with the pupils.

    The joyous pupils were presented with food stuff, beverages, toiletries, sweets, and a special Valentine cake by the club.

    President of the club, Chinedu Uzochukwu said rather than spend the day with friends in school, the students chose “to come and share their love with you.”

    Head teacher of the school, Revd Reuben Taiwo thanked the club for the good gesture to rejoice with the pupils on Saint Valentine day.

    He prayed for them not only to be successful in their academics but to get good job after graduation.

    “As you deem it fit to remember children with special needs, God will also meet your special needs,” he said.

    Assistant Head Teacher, Remilekun Olaniyan, said though the school was founded and funded by the state government, religious bodies, non-governmental organisations, clubs and societies have continued to assist the school in cash and kind.

  • Club urges govts on cancer care

    Club urges govts on cancer care

    Nigeria could do with more diagnostic equipment, especially for cancer, the old students of Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School, also known as Landers ’88 Reunion Club, have said.

    The President, Mr Soji Adekogbe, who spoke at the third edition of Omolara Jolaoso Memorial Lecture, urged federal and state governments to provide adequate funding to equip hospitals with tools required for early diagnosis and prompt treatment of cancer.

    He also said the status of cancer care was worrisome as few centres with equipment were not offering services due to one reason or the other.

    Adekogbe, who was represented by his Vice President, Mr. Dipo Komolafe, said some time ago, two institutions with radiography equipment experienced a break down for months.

    “We are aware that only two teaching hospitals: Lagos University Teaching Hospital -LUTH and University College Hospital (UCH), Ibandan have radiography equipment, and there was a time when the two equipment broke down for months. My last check revealed that it is only the one at LUTH that is functional at present and patients are held up on waiting list for several months.

    “You can imagine someone coming from Maiduguri to Lagos for treatment and there is only one machine functioning in the whole of Nigeria. Sadly, many die before it gets to their turn. This definitely cannot be the blue print for cancer treatment in Nigeria. The Federal and state governments need to wake up to their responsibilities and declare a purpose driven state of emergency in the health sector,” he said.

    Komolafe noted that their classmate’s death from cancer, still lingered in their heart. “This lecture is in memory of our dear member and friend, Omolara Jolaoso, who was diagnosed with breast cancer around 2010 and later died in 2013 as a result of late detection.”

    Komolafe said: “Omolara was a dedicated member of Landers ’88 and was desirous of sharing her experience and providing succour to those that newly discovered their breast cancer status, which was the role she played effectively until her death on December 3, 2013. It was her desire that inspired Landers ’88 to partner a reputable Cancer Foundation, Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria, to immortalise her name by institutionalising a breast cancer awareness lecture in her memory.”

    Managing Director, Apapa General Hospital, Dr. Adebajo Adewole, called for more awareness and regular medical check-ups, considering that early detection of the disease is vital to its treatment.

    Dr Adewole said: “In Nigeria, members of the public still see cancer as a disease of the wealthy, the elderly and developed countries. Many sufferers  still regard it as their fate and as such, a death sentence. But cancer is a global epidemic that affects all ages with low and middle income countries.

    “Nigerians should be enlightened on what causes the condition, preventative measure and available treatment options. The disease should no longer be treated as a death sentence or something that has to do with fate. The public should be sensitised on predisposing lifestyle factors like smoking, drinking, obesity, lack of exercise and exposure to carcinogenic products and elements such as body creams with mercury or lead.”

  • Lions Club gets president

    Lions Club gets president

    For members of Lions Club worldwide, this year is a memorable one. It is 100 years old this year.

    While other members of the ‘service’ organisation are warming up for the centennial anniversary, it would appear those at Ikeja have begun celebrating already. They inducted their ‘centennial’ President, Augustine Obafemi Ladipo, a graduate of Computer Engineering from the Lagos State University (LASU).

    At the ceremony, which held at Quadosh Place on Kudirat Abiola Way (former Oregun Road) in Ikeja, members of the association wore cream-coloured clothe–which the men sewn into a native agbada and traditional pair of trousers in which they appeared resplendent.

    The outgoing President Gbolahan Ayantayo, who beat the Lions’ traditional gong ‘to call the house to order’ or begin the event, at 3:59 p.m., also ironically ended his tenure.

    As 36th president of the club, he said his tenure was a rewarding one which witnessed donation of material items to Khadijat Al-Kubra Widowhood and Orphanage Foundation and students of Dairy Farm Skills Acquisition Programme and providing a member with a barbing salon and a 3.5KVA power generating set, among others.

    It was for these he emerged among the top 10 presidents in District 404B-2 Nigeria. Specifically, he praised Valentine Opone, Second Vice-President, Mark Ebare, a former president and Femi Olaiya, a former secretary, among others. He gave them awards for their excellent performances.

    Olaiya, the Chairman of the Investiture Committee, said the 34-year-old Ikeja Club began from a humble beginning, noting that the event had another objective; which is to raise funds for some projects for which he urged all to donate generously.

    Alhaji AdulGaniyu Adediji, who chaired the event, described the ceremony as historical, noting that the club had produced more district governors (DGs) and presidents than others in the district.

    The world over, triple A, as Adediji is fondly called by his admirers, said the club serves 100 million less-privileged people. He solicited support for the club’s budget of N10 million for the year.

    In his goodwill message, the D-G Samuel Taiwo Adewunmi described the Ikeja Lions Club as the oldest in the district. He also canvassed support for its progammes for the year.

    “A single act of service,’’ the Deacon in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) said, “can change a life but when Lions come together to serve, we change the world.’’

    Adewunmi, who swore in Ladipo, urged him to serve selflessly.

    Ladipo, 48, and 37th President, promised to uphold Adewunmi’s theme for the year that is ‘’Sustaining our Legacy of Service’’ and that of the International President’s motto, New Mountains to Climb. He explained that each mountain represented an opportunity to serve. He gave a breakdown of his budget as follows: free eye screening and donations to public primary schools, youth empowerment scheme to some vocational training centres, planting of over 100 trees, construction and equipping of e-library for two secondary schools.

  • Institute, club sign pact on skill acquisition

    The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Association of Lions Club, District 404B1, Nigeria, on skill acquisition and training of youth and women in the district.

    The institute will educate them capital needed for the project. The Bank of Industry (BOI) will also fund participants’ businesses and technology plans.

    The agreement was reached in Abeokuta during the investiture of Waheed Kadiri as the District Governor of Lions 404B1.

    Senator Adegbenga Kaka, who chaired the event, commended the institution and the club for the initiative, which he noted will go a long way in diversifying the economy.

  • Institute, club sign pact on skill acquisition

    The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Association of Lions Club, District 404B1, Nigeria, on skill acquisition and training of youth and women in the district.

    The institute will educate them on capital needed for the project. The Bank of Industry (BOI) will also fund participants’ businesses and technology plans.

    The agreement was reached in Abeokuta during the investiture of Waheed Kadiri as the District Governor of Lions 404B1.

    Senator Adegbenga Kaka, who chaired the event, commended the institution and the club for the initiative, which he noted will go a long way in diversifying the economy.

  • Club supports Ijebu-Ode scholars

    No fewer than five persons in secondary schools in Ijebu – Ode, Ogun State, have received scholarship awards in recent years while one person also got sponsorship for a three-year doctorate research programme – all courtesy of the Ijebu-Ode Metropolitan Club.

    The Mayor of the Club, Metro Rotimi Kassim, who made this known during this year’s edition of the club’s annual lecture in Ijebu-Ode, said the gesture was part of measures to bring succour to the needy and also make the burden of education easier for some people to bear.

    Kassim named Mr Tunde Oduwobi, who is studying the “Origin and History of the Ijebus” at the Department of History, University of Lagos, as the beneficiary of the PhD scholarship.

    He reiterated the club’s commitment to the education of the Ijebu-Ode people as well as their socio-economic and cultural development.

    This year’s lecture titled: “Wellness, health and lifestyle,” was delivered by Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Adewale Sule-Odu.

  • Club donates hospital, school facilities to Ogun community

    Club donates hospital, school facilities to Ogun community

    The District 404-B Governor of International Association of Lions Club, Mrs Idowu Omolola Anobili, has handed over items donated by the Region 7 and 8 of the Club to primary health care centres at Ifo and Ota Ward II Annex.

    Apart from the handover of these health centres, she also inaugurated 13 blocks of toilet at St James Primary School, Ota, as well as donation of bakery equipment to graduating students of skills acquisition and empowerment programme sponsored by the Club in Ado-Odo/Ota and Ifo local government areas of Ogun State.

    She also visited the skills acquisition centres built by the Club at Ewupe in Ado-Odo/Ota where residents of the areas would receive trainings on different skills.

    Mrs Anobili was at these places to perform one of the Club’s yearly programmes, ‘District Governor’s Visitation’, and to fulfill her promises of making life better for the less-privileged in the society during her tenure.

    The event featured singing and dancing by residents of the community, especially the patients, expectant mothers in the hospitals, the graduating students and their parents.

    Speaking at the events, Mrs Anobili said the gesture was to sustain the humanitarian services which are the priority and mission of the Club.

    According to her, Lions Club was established to mobilise and empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding. These, she said, have made the Club attain the global leader in community and humanitarian services.

    She said the Club has been partnering with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in campaigning against measles and other deadly diseases, donating to hospitals and empowering youths among others were to make life better for the less-privilege and society at large.

    Mrs Anobili urges the legitimate members to continue to make the humanitarian services their priority by focusing on a wide variety of service projects that would meet the international goals of the Club as well as the needs of their local communities.

    She appealed to them to ensure they deploy their talents to work for the improvement of their communities and the larger society.

    The Matron, Primary Health Care Centre, Olose, Ifo, Mrs Comfort Ojodu, who spoke on behalf of others, thanked the Club for the gesture. She also said the gesture would go a long way in enhancing the well-being of the hospitals.

    She urged governments, clubs, political stalwarts, corporate organisations and individuals to assist in tackling infrastructure problems facing primary health care centres across the country.

    The major problems, she said included equipment, electricity, water, beds and chairs.

    She said it’s an awkward situation to use candles or lanterns to assist women when in labour rooms in the hospitals.

    She appealed to well-meaning Nigerians to assist in sinking borehole systems, power generating sets and modern technology equipment.

     

     

     

  • Club Owners praise CHAN Super Eagles

    Club Owners praise CHAN Super Eagles

    The expanded meeting of Club Owners at the weekend commended the CHAN Super Eagles for their good performance in the on going African Nations Championship holding in Rwanda.

    Rising from its meeting held at the Deluxe Hotel, Kaduna, the association went ahead to urge the Home based Eagles to strive to win the trophy for the country, and be good ambassadors of the NPFL.

    The club owners commended the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammad Buhari for honouring the 1985 U-17 World Cup winners, the recent victorious U-17 World Cup winners as well as other categories of sportsmen and women who did the nation proud.

    They urged members to make the welfare of their players paramount, and ensure they seek alternative sources of sponsorship through sponsorship and enhanced commercial/marketing drives.

    The meeting further resolved as thus:

    .Reviewed the last NPFL league season 2014/2015 and described it as the best organised in recent time.

    .Commended the LMC for a job well done in the management of the league, and praised the efforts of all the stakeholders for the feat achieved so far.

    .Urged all member- clubs to put the welfare of their players, coaches and staff in topmost priority by ensuring prompt payment of entitlements.

    .Welcomed the newly promoted clubs and inducted their chairmen/managers as members and urged them to see the club owners association as one united family. Thereafter wished the relegated clubs a quick return to the top flight league.

    .Confirmed the incorporation of the association with its registration at the Corporate Affairs Commission as Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria.

    .Support for sports, football in particular, as well as the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation for the successes and stability so far in the nation’s football.

    .Thanked all the out going directors of the LMC from the club owners for their service and urged those to be appointed newly to work and consolidate on the achievements recorded in the League

    .Commended the efforts of the respective private club owners, state governors who support and sustain their state owned clubs despite the harsh economic situation in the country, and enjoined the state football associations to work with the clubs to improve their revenue drives in order to compliment individuals and government efforts, via strict enforcement for all categories of persons to pay to watch matches.

    .Unanimously commended the leadership of the association in the last two seasons in acting capacity, and via a jointly supported motions endorsed their continuation in a substantive capacity in line with the provision of the association’s constitution.

    .Approved and okayed the LMC’s proposed kick off date of February 21 for the new season 2015/2016.

    .Praised the Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung for his show of support for sports, football in particular, as well as the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation for the successes and stability so far in the nation’s football.

  • Akeem Latifu set to quit Norwegian club

    Akeem Latifu set to quit Norwegian club

    Nigeria international Akeem Latifu has not renewed his contract with Norwegian club, Aalesund after spending three seasons there.

    The right back disclosed that the club have offered him  a new deal, but he is looking forward to a new challenge away from the club.

    “I have a good working atmosphere at Aalesund. I was offered a new deal but I want to face a new challenge elsewhere,” he said.

    “There are interests from clubs in Norway and beyond but there is no deal sealed yet.”

    The 26-year-old defender has played for Stromsgodset and Hodd, also in Norway.

  • Club organises training for pupils

    No fewer than 100 pupils benefited from a vocational training organised by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI).

    The event, tagged: Impact 100 pupils, was part of the activities marking the JCI centenary celebration. Ten secondary schools, including International School Lagos, Regan Memorial Baptist Girls Secondary School (RGBSS), Federal Science and Technical College in Yaba, Eletu Odibo Senior High School, Methodist Girls High School and Yaba College of Technology Secondary School took part in the events.

    The participants were taught various vocational skills, including make-up, soap making, fashion designing, bead making, event decoration and planning, and web and graphics design Training.

    The Project Coordinator, Itunu Feyintola, said the student-group was using the programme to impact on young people.

    “We initially came up with a campaign tagged ‘With N500 we can equip a child with a skill’. UNILAG students sponsored the project and we trained some selected children with lucrative skills. We organise similar event to mark the club’s 100th anniversary,” she said.

    The JCI chapter President, Taiwo Oladele, said: “We are happy to be impacting lives with our sustained intervention in community development projects. We wish to do more, as we are set to visit Ilaje community in Yaba area to donate uniforms and writing materials to Hope Vision Nursery and Primary School in the community.”

    Participants expressed gratitude to students, describing the gesture as humanitarian. Oluwaseyifunmi Alobiloye, a pupil Methodist Girls High School, who learnt bead making, said: “I was taught how to make different types of beaded necklaces, bangles, bracelets and I found the class very interesting.”

    Blessing Okolo, a SSS 3 pupil of Eletu Odibo Senior High School, said she would venture into bead business after her graduation.

    Esther Christopher, an SSS 3 pupil of Federal Science and Technical College in Yaba, said she learnt about the event from her counsellor. “I was happy to enrol for the make-up and make-over class, because of my passion for fashion and beauty,” she said.