Glamour, royalty, glitz were all on dis[play last Sunday, as Lions Club International District 404 B2 Nigeria held a presentation ceremony for their new District Governor for Lions Service Year 2025/2026, Lion Oluwakemi Eribake.
The occasion, held at Classique Events Place, Alausa, Ikeja, also doubled as installation ceremony for club presidents, cabinet officers as well as a Fundraising for the Districts Legacy project.
Notable guests at the event include the chairperson of the day, Prince Dr. Feyisayo Samuel Soyewo, the Olori Omo Oba of Ago-Iwoye MFR; Guest Speaker, Mr. Muyiwa Adeseyoju (Country MD, DHL Express Nigeria); Chief Launcher Dr. Otis Ojeikhoa (MD/CEO Brands Optimal Group), Royal Father HRM Oba Olusegun Ogunye Ilufemiloye Ojutumoro of Abigi Ijebu Water Side and the Special Guest of Honour, Engr Razaq Adeshina, (Managing Director ADRAAF Nigeria Limited).
Delivering her Acceptance Speech after being officially presented by the Multiple Council Chairman, Lion Ibrahim Jide Bello, Lion Eribake said: “It is with deep humility, profound gratitude, and an unwavering sense of duty that I, Kemi Eribake, stand before you today to formally accept the mantle of leadership as District Governor of Lions Clubs International District 404B Nigeria. This is not just a title to me; it is a sacred trust, a call to serve, and a charge to lead with vision, compassion, and unwavering dedication.”
She stated further the Lions motto of ‘We serve’ had for long resonated deeply within her, “and now more than ever, I embrace it with a renewed sense of purpose, as I step into this role. I reaffirm my wholehearted commitment to our shared mission to serve humanity, uplift the vulnerable and drive sustainable change within our district.”
On the targeted N150million fundraiser, the new District Governor urged guests and members to donate generously.
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“We have dreams to fund, lives to touch and legacies to build. I urge you to give generously today. Whether it is toward sight preservation, youth empowerment, diabetes awareness, environmental sustainability, or feeding the hungry; every donation counts. No gift is too small, and every gesture of support brings us closer to our goals.”
The donations time was therefore a beehive of activities, with Chief Launcher Dr. Otis Ojeikhoa, leading the way with a N10million donation.
His Royal Majesty, Oba Olusegun Ogunye Ilufemiloye Ojutumoro pledged a handsome donation, though decided not to mention publicly.
Though a Rotarian, who has served in different notable capacities, the monarch praised Lion Eribake, saying: “It is my pleasure being here to support our sister, and somebody that I mentored. Somebody that has passion in everything she does. Right from her tutelage days, she is a person that is reliable, dependable, very trustworthy. So I’m not surprised what is happening here.”
He stated further that he had to cancel all activities for the day to be present at her presentation.