By Akeem Abas
Ikorodu – The Lions Club on Sunday urged Nigerians to contribute to human development initiatives by supporting communities.
The group also called for sustained efforts by wealthy Nigerians to engage in initiatives to uplift the condition of the needy in communities.
Dr Ayodele Ajayi, the District Governor of the International Association of Lions Club, District 404-A1, made the call in Ikorodu, Lagos.
He spoke at the presentation of Mr Mutiu Aderogba as the Centennial President of Ikorodu Golden Lions Club, District 404A-1, Nigeria.
Ajayi stated that the club was renowned for its services to the less privileged in communities as well as environmental protection and the promotion of peace across the globe.
“Lions worldwide have demonstrated total commitment to our motto, ‘We Serve’. We have been challenged this year by our International President, Chancellor Bob Corlew.
“He has challenged us to explore new mountains of service in the areas of youth empowerment, sight preservation, feeding the hungry and environmental protection.
“We have also been challenged to embark on legacy projects while inviting more members for greater impact,” he said.
Also speaking at the forum, Chief Ademola Ojo, a former Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) in Oyo State, urged Nigerians to inculcate the habit of assisting the less privileged.
Ojo, who was the Chairman of the occasion, said the society would be a better place if everyone would be more committed to its development.
“I believe the present economic situation will never be a permanent thing.
“ We should not always rely on government to do everything but we must cultivate the habit of giving back to the society.
“We all need to help the less privileged and support the communities in our own little way.
“ No matter how little, the support will have its impact,” he said.
In his acceptance speech, Aderogba said that the club had embarked on several community projects to assist communities and the needy.
He promised that the club under his leadership would not relent in its support to the needy and society as a whole.
Aderogba, a banker, stated that his administration would embark on legacy projects to showcase the club and impact meaningfully on society.
The new president called on the people to support the club in its efforts at making the society a better place for all irrespective of status or age grade.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lions Club International, established in 1917, is the largest service organisation with no fewer than 1.4 million volunteer members.
The club has members in no fewer than 64,000 clubs across 200 geographical areas of the world with great feats in youth empowerment, sight preservation, feeding of hungry people and environmental protection.
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