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  • Lions Club lifts less-privileged in Lagos community

    Lions Club lifts less-privileged in Lagos community

    The Lagos Dynamic Lions Club, District 404B3 has put smiles on the vulnerable residents, widows, orphans and others living with disabilities as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and hunger-fighting initiatives in Ijedodo, Lagos State.

    The group provided raw foods and essential commodities to over 400 less-privileged, aimed at addressing the needs like inflation and food insecurity in the community.

    The project was supervised by the Club President, Kafayat Tolulope Adebayo; Zone Chairperson, Olakunle Onafowokan; Past President (PP), Jokotade Odumosu; the Club’s Secretary, Cynthia Oluwatoyin Momodu, Club Service Chairperson, Paul Abure. Others were Adebayo Amurukoro and Keshinro Aderonke.

    Onafowokan said the initiative was in continuation of January Global Service focusing on hunger relief kicked off by the District 404B3 Governor, Adelaja Adeleye, in Akowonjo, Lagos.

    “One of our core mandates as Lions Clubs and a largest humanitarian service provider is to impact lives across communities, we always extend welfare support, bringing relief to less-privileged. Today’s outreach focused on the distribution of foods and essential items to improve their well-being.

    “Lions Clubs International has over the years, apart from relief from hunger, engaged on other core projects such as vision/diabetes/childhood/cancer free screenings, provision of drugs, environmental protections. All these are driven by improving health, strengthening communities, and supporting those in need through local and global service

    “As Lions Clubs, we don’t just talk; we act. Our name itself speaks of action and results. This project is part of our commitment to ensuring that our impact is felt where it matters most—among the people,” Onafowokan added.

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    Earlier,  Adebayo said: “This initiative – ‘hunger relief’ reflects one of the organisation’s core values. Adverse effects of hunger in society generally can not be over-emphasised.

    “This project aligns with Lions Clubs International mission to reach out to vulnerable and often neglected populations. We believe that true impact is measured by the smiles we create and the hope we restore. It is indeed inspiring to know millions of Lions are doing the same in different parts of the world.’’

    Adeleye, while kicking off the project, said: “Hunger remains one of the most pressing challenges facing our communities. In many homes, families struggle to put food on the table. Children go to school hungry, and vulnerable members of society face uncertainty about their next meal. We cannot close our eyes to this reality. This is why Hunger Relief is one of the core global causes of Lions International, and why the Week is so important.

    “The January Global Service Week calls on every Lion, every club, and every district to rise in unity and compassion — to translate our motto “We Serve” into tangible action. Whether through food distribution, community kitchens, school feeding programs, partnerships with food banks, or innovative local initiatives, every act of service counts.’’

    The event drew a large turnout, who gathered in appreciation of the timely intervention.

  • Ikeja Metro Lions Club gets new president

    Ikeja Metro Lions Club gets new president

    Ikeja Metro Lions Club, under Lions Clubs International District 404B2 Nigeria, has inaugurated Johnson Adetola Olaitan as its 24th president, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the organisation’s humanitarian mission across Lagos communities.

    The investiture, held in Alausa, Ikeja, drew a distinguished audience including senior Lions leaders, diplomats, royal fathers, and development advocates. Attendees commended the club’s long-standing role in strengthening social support systems and delivering impactful service projects.

     Olaitan pledged to lead with “transparency, purpose, and renewed commitment to service,” outlining plans to prioritise health outreach, educational support, community safety, and youth development in the 2025–2026 Lions year.

    She emphasised the need to expand the club’s reach into underserved areas and build partnerships capable of driving measurable social change.

    District Governor, Oluwakemi Eribake, described the new service year as a “renewal of purpose,” urging members to pursue the organisation’s global membership growth targets and adhere to financial discipline while aligning local projects with the Lions’ Mission 1.5 agenda.

    Also, International Director for Constitutional Area 8 (Africa), Princess Adetola Tychus, commended the club for its consistency and visibility, noting that its community-focused model continues to serve as a benchmark for other clubs within and beyond the district.

    Guest speaker, Mr. Andrew Enofe, a Canada-based real estate developer and CEO of Golden Gate Investment Incorporated, delivered a keynote address on Building Strong Communities.

    He urged stakeholders to support the club’s ₦50 million fundraising drive for a proposed community centre, stressing that community development “should not be left to the government alone.”

    The ceremony also featured the induction of new members and the formal presentation of the 2025–2026 executive officers.

    In her closing charge, District Governor Eribake reminded attendees that the essence of service lies in its transformative power.

    “True service uplifts not only the community but also those who dedicate their time and resources to it,” she said.

  • Lions club to raise N50m for projects in FCT

    Lions club to raise N50m for projects in FCT

    The Abuja Mega Lions Club of District 404A2 of Lions Club International has pledged to enrich the Abuja City Library as part of its humanitarian activities.

    The organisation hosted a N50 million fundraising dinner aimed at supporting humanitarian projects within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

    The newly decorated 5th President of the club, Dr Charles Bassey disclosed this during his investiture in Abuja.

    Bassey said the N50m fundraiser was to support a range of humanitarian activities which include the digitisation, renovation and enrichment of the City Library in Abuja.

    The president said his administration would focus on impactful service and legacy-driven projects that will position it as one of the leading clubs within the district.

    According to the Melvin Jones Fellow, service beyond today encapsulates his drive and mindset to ensure that every project he and his team embarks on shall outlive them and remain a legacy that shall bless the lives of those who receive them.

    Bassey also said the Club’s effort reflected its commitment to community development and inclusive service which is one of the hallmarks of the Lions Club International.

    “We are thrilled to mark this milestone anniversary and look forward to another year of service, fellowship and community engagement,” Dr Bassey added.

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  • Lions Clubs mark World Literacy Day with pupils

    Lions Clubs mark World Literacy Day with pupils

    Lagos Achievers Lions Club and Eko Excellence Virtual Lions Club (both of District 404B3 Nigeria) midweek took this year’s World Literacy Day celebration to two Lagos schools: Obalende Primary School and Ikoyi Girls Primary School, also in Obalende, Lagos, respectively.

    Both clubs thereafter came together, Thursday, to mark the day with a literacy competition for the pupils at Obalende Primary School.

    Tagged: World Literacy Day 2025, with the theme: Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era, the guest speaker/facilitator, Lion Olapeju Paraiso, a member of Eko Lions Club, enlightened the pupils on the importance of the computer, the cell phone and its relevance to modern day education.

    She also drilled them in spelling and reading competitions, with winners going home with school bags and exercise books.

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    Additionally, all participating students went home with free exercise books.

    Speaking at the end of the event, president of Lagos Achievers Lions Club, Lion Hassan Olawale, stated that Literacy is one of the core areas of Lions Club International, and that they took the programme to the school to impact and encourage the pupils in their quest for education.

    First Vice President of Eko Excellence Virtual Lions Club, Lion Lucky Nwandei, said the programme was to mark the day and ensure that the pupils were not left out of the global celebration.

    The facilitator, Lion Paraiso said following the programme, the pupils would begin to ask questions and dreaming dreams to make the world a better place.

  • Lions Club, Arogi Trauma Care takes mental health talk to Lagos community

    Lions Club, Arogi Trauma Care takes mental health talk to Lagos community

    Lions Club International District 404B2 Nigeria in partnership with Arogi Trauma Care Foundation midweek commemorated this year’s World Mental Health Day with a programme titled: Mental Health Awareness Program, with the theme: Understanding Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Breaking the Silence.

    The event, held at Ologba of Ogba Palace Square, Ogba, Lagos, featured enlightenment talks on conditions of depression and anxiety disorders delivered by experts like Dr. Adedeji Adesanya, Program Director, Arogi Trauma Care Foundation and Ms Nurat Olanrewaju Ajetunmobi, Assistant Director, Nursing Services, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).

    The event also featured medical screening and consultation, with the participants, mostly residents of the community, getting opportunities of free blood sugar and blood pressure tests alongside free medication, where necessary.

    Declaring the event open, District Governor, Lion Oluwakemi Eribake, who led top members of the district’s lions to the event, underlined the importance of the day’s programme, when she said “Mental health is as important as physical health, and must never be underestimated or undermined, as this could be dangerous.”

    Eribake would later explain that the club “chose the topic: Understanding Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Breaking the Silence, because we found out that so many people are going into depression, maybe because of the economy, family affairs and others; and this is really affecting the communities. This is why our international president is making sure that Lions Clubs all over the whole world take part in this programme. It is one of our core areas of focus. Lions Club International is observing the Mental Health and Wellness Week, starting from 4th to 10th of October.”

    She said Ogba community was chosen for the programme because of its history of partnering with the club, and the hospitality of the monarch.

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    The Ologba of Ogba, Oba (Surv) Abdul Latif Oladimeji Egbeyemi accompanied by his amiable Olori, who led members of the community to attend the programme, commended the district governor and the entire members of Lions Club District 404b2 Nigeria for again choosing their community for such a laudable programme. He urged his people to take full advantage of the programme.

    Mrs Ajetumobi who delivered a simplified talk on Depression and Anxiety, differentiated between exogenous. Exogenous and Endogenous types of depression – the first being prompted by external causes, while the endogenous is caused by internal or familial causes.

    She urged anyone who suspects symptoms to take immediate action, as delay, like in other ailments, could be dangerous.

    Dr Adesanya dwelled more on insomnia and how to combat it. He admonished the people to never shy away from mental health as a topic because it is the most important part of wellness.

    “Everybody has their shortcomings, so talking about it or coming out with your case does not mean you are worse than your neighbour.

    Most importantly, both speakers explained that depression or anxiety is not and does not translate to madness.

  • Lions club organises mental health awareness workshop

    Lions club organises mental health awareness workshop

    The District 404B3 of Lions Clubs International has organized a workshop as part of activities to raise awareness about mental health and wellness which has become global issues.

    The workshop was held at PGG Yinka Bolarinwa House, Oyinola Street in Akowonjo, Lagos.

    The one-week programme with the theme: ‘Caring for the carer: Mental wellness health for humanitarian volunteers,’ had in attendance Lions across the clubs under the District, and it featured distribution of mental health advocacy fliers, visitation to hospitals, trainings/workshops among others.

    The speakers include: Global Trainer/Project Manager, Global Initiative on substance abuse, Dr Adetola Isaac Olatunde; Deputy Commander of Narcotics/Lagos State Coordinator of ISUUP, Titilope Ogunluyi; Rtd Commander of Narcotics, Mrs Felicia Ikechukwu and Founder, Phenomenal Strides Foundation, Lion Ibiba Odidi.

    In his welcoming address, the District Governor, Lion Adelaja Adeleye, said the exercise focused on educating communities, breaking stigma, and promoting wellbeing through activities like online discussions and in-person events.

    “These campaigns align with Lions’ mission to address both visible and invisible needs within their communities and promote holistic health through their motto, “We Serve”.

    “Mental health initiative is an expansion of service to include areas that advocate for positive change and connect with those in need, such as the elderly and youth.

    “Lions International promotes mental health awareness because they see it as a critical and often overlooked part of overall community well-being, aiming to combat the stigma around mental illness, support those in need, provide resources for resilience, and create more compassionate communities worldwide,” Lion Adelaja.

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    In his paper presentation, Dr Adetola said: “Mental wellness is a state of your mind being in order and functioning in your best interest. A situation where you are able to think, feel and act in ways that create a positive impact on your physical and social well-being.

    “The state of our mind affects the effectiveness of our body and vice

    versa. Sometimes, in the process of our daily activities, we may experience circumstantial changes, our mind needs to adjust to adopt new practices or strategies to handle the appearing stress, improve resilience, and deal with the adversity. Otherwise, those stress factors may affect productivity and fruitfulness.

    “Caring for Carers’ Mental Wellness for Humanitarian Volunteers, is about prioritizing the wellbeing of those who give help, their time, energy and compassion to others. They show empathy and offer practical solutions to those who are in distress.

    “They care for others, but often neglect themselves or nobody cares or

    have the thought that they also need to be cared for. As a matter of fact, people erroneously have the feeling that the medical professionals are immune to medical challenges and so don’t need help or care.”

  • Lions Club, council hold eye screening

    Lions Club, council hold eye screening

    Lions Club District 404B2 Nigeria, in collaboration with Orile Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), yesterday commemorated World Sight Day with an awareness walk/talk, free eye examinations, free drugs and free eye glasses.

    The event, held on Orile Agege LCDA premises, was attended by hundreds of people, who benefitted, with a pledge of surgery for those who might need it.

    District Governor, Lions Club District 404B2 Nigeria, Oluwakemi Eribake, said the club opted to mark the day because it aligned with its core  vision.,

    and to further the mandate of Helen Keller, who in 1925 challenged the club to be ‘knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.’

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    “Today, all the clubs under District 404B2 Nigeria have come together to celebrate World Sight Day by creating awareness. We have always been taking care of our sight and creating awareness in our communities. This is to ensure preventable blindness is eradicated. We are also doing the screening to ensure early detection, which is the surest way to prevent blindness.

    “We started with a walk this morning; an optometrist also gave us a talk; and we are partnering with the local government chairman to sponsor surgeries for some of the cataract cases that may be detected.  Besides, we are giving out drugs and glasses as the case may demand.”

    President, Ikeja Dynamic Lions Club, Oladele Somefun, hailed the district governor for rallying the clubs in the district for the programme.

    He said: “It will go a long way in checking preventable blindness.”

    Abdul Fatai Ajibola, Special Adviser on Legislative Matters to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly and General Secretary, All Progressives Congress in the area, commended the leadership of the council and Lions Club for the programme. He said he also benefited by getting a pair of glasses.

    Convention Chairperson, Ikeja Dynamic Lions Club, Gloria Okonkwo, said it was an annual event for the club, adding that the programme was supported by Lions Club International and individuals in the club.

  • Lions Club gifts Lagos pupils bags, books, stationeries

    Lions Club gifts Lagos pupils bags, books, stationeries

    Lions International, through its Lagos New Emerald Lions Club, District 404B2 Nigeria, has donated school bags, books and other learning materials to pupils of Ikosi Nursery and Primary School, Ketu, Lagos, to mark this year’s International Literacy Day.

    The intervention, carried out in conjunction with Lagos British Lions Club and Lagos Indiana Lions Club, turned the school premises into a scene of excitement as children gleefully lined up to receive the items. Their cheers filled the air as the head teacher led them in call-and-response chants to celebrate the moment.

    President of Lagos New Emerald Lions Club, Lion Kadiri Olaide Bilkis, NLCF, said the project was inspired by a passion to meet the needs of children in public schools, where basic materials are lacking.

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     “Most of these pupils carry their books in polythene bags. When we visited this school two years ago, we saw their needs and promised to return. September 8 is International Literacy Day, and with the resumption of school, we are here to fulfill that promise,” she said.

    She added that the donation was only one of many initiatives the club has lined up. “By next month we will hold our Mental Health and Wellbeing Day at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Home, Yaba, Lagos. In November, we will host the Peace Poster Contest in Ikeja and by December we will visit either a motherless babies’ home or a blind school for our hunger relief project. We have a calendar of service for the entire year,” she said.

    The Head Teacher of Ikosi Nursery and Primary School, Mrs. Akin Ojo T. A., lauded the gesture, saying it would boost pupils’ morale and encourage school attendance.

     “What Lions Club has done today is to encourage our pupils to learn more and to be regular in school. Even this morning, a new pupil who came with her mother to make enquiries about admission told her mother she did not want to go home after seeing the distribution of bags and books. She wanted to be part of it. That shows the power of this kind of support,” she said.

  • Ikosi pupils get bags, books as Lions Club marks World Literacy Day

    Ikosi pupils get bags, books as Lions Club marks World Literacy Day

    Lions International, through its Lagos New Emerald Lions Club, District 404B2 Nigeria, on Friday donated school bags, books and other learning materials to pupils of Ikosi Nursery and Primary School, Ketu, Lagos, to mark this year’s International Literacy Day.

    The intervention, carried out in conjunction with Lagos British Lions Club and Lagos Indiana Lions Club, turned the school premises into a scene of excitement as children gleefully lined up to receive the items. Their cheers filled the air as the head teacher led them in call-and-response chants to celebrate the moment.

    President of Lagos New Emerald Lions Club, Lion Kadiri Olaide Bilkis, NLCF, said the project was inspired by a passion to meet the needs of children in public schools where basic materials are lacking.

    “Most of these pupils carry their books in polythene bags. When we visited this school two years ago, we saw their needs and promised to return. September 8 is International Literacy Day, and with the resumption of school, we are here to fulfil that promise,” she said.

    She added the donation was only one of many initiatives the club has lined up.

    “By next month we will hold our Mental Health and Wellbeing Day at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Home, Yaba, Lagos. In November, we will host the Peace Poster Contest in Ikeja and by December we will visit either a motherless babies’ home or a blind school for our hunger relief project. We have a calendar of service for the entire year,” she said.

    The Head Teacher of Ikosi Nursery and Primary School, Mrs Akin Ojo T. A., lauded the gesture, saying it would boost pupils’ morale and encourage school attendance.

    “What Lions Club has done today is to encourage our pupils to learn more and to be regular in school. Even this morning, a new pupil who came with her mother to make enquiries about admission told her mother she did not want to go home after seeing the distribution of bags and books. She wanted to be part of it. That shows the power of this kind of support,” she said.

    She appealed for more intervention from public-spirited organisations, stressing that supporting public schools was key to reducing the number of out-of-school children and ensuring a brighter future for young learners.

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    Other teachers who spoke also thanked the Lions Club and called on corporate bodies and individuals to emulate the gesture.

    “Some of our classrooms have leaking roofs, and during this rainy season it is affecting the children’s studies. Some classes do not have enough tables and chairs. We need help,” they appealed.

    Service Chairperson of the club, Lion Ayodele Raymond, said the objectives of the project were to enhance the learning experience of pupils, encourage regular attendance and reaffirm the club’s commitment to community service.

    For the children of Ikosi Nursery and Primary School, the day was one to remember: a day when joy came in the form of new school bags, writing materials and renewed hope for a better learning environment.

    In the spirit of World Literacy Day, the Lions Club reminded the community that education remains the surest tool for lifting children out of poverty and opening doors of opportunity.

    By putting books and bags in the hands of eager pupils, the club underscored the global call to leave no child behind in the pursuit of knowledge.

  • Lions Club marks youth day with skills training

    Lions Club marks youth day with skills training

    Ikeja Dynamic (Model) Lions Club District 404B2 Nigeria in collaboration with Leo District 404B2 Nigeria has held a skills acquisition programme for youths in commemoration of this year’s International Youth Day.

    The event held in Ikeja, Lagos, had enthusiastic youths and some Leo members learning new skills.

    Speaking during one of the sessions, president of the club, Lion Oladele Adeniran Somefun said: “We are here for skills acquisition programme for our youths; it is our activity for the month of August, and we are here to train the youth to commemorate the International Youth Day in various skills they can use to make money, sustain themselves and better their lives.

    “Consequently, we have chosen to train them in digital marketing, phone photography and editing, soap making, gypsum art and craft and nail tech. We spread the word out there and they applied. We had over 450 participants registering, and what we have done is to break them into sessions of 50 each, like what you see today.”

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    Club Service Chair, Lion Adenekan Sheriff, said the club did a feasibility study before deciding on the skills on offer.

    “We also looked at the skills that are easily doable. Gypsum Art and Craft for instance can be done with as little as N15,000, and they can come up with beautiful designs that they can sell at good prices. We also crowned it with digital marketing to teach them how to reach their targets online.

    First Vice president of the club, Lion Osunremi Temitayo, said they chose the programme because of their trendiness and easy accessibility.

    “The things we have chosen are the things that are in vogue that people are using to make money and put food on the table. Don’t forget people now have to think of what they can do for themselves, not what the country can do for them.”

    Some of the participants  expressed appreciation to the club for the programme, even asthey testified that they learnt a lot.