Lion Tolulope Senbanjo, Governor of Lions Club International District 404B2 (centre) with his wife (rght) and Lion Princess Adetope Tychus, International Director, Constitutional Area 8, Africa at the N250 million fundraising luncheon at the weekend.
By Tunji Faleye
The Lions Club International District 404B2 organized a N250 million fundraising luncheon on Saturday at The Jewel Aeida Event Place in Lekki, Lagos. The funds will be used to establish a food bank aimed at combating acute hunger as part of the club’s service initiatives.
Tolulope Senbanjo, Governor of Lions Club International District 404B2, explained that the luncheon is to enable the club to support those in need through various community service projects, including hunger relief, vision care, disaster relief, youth programs, and environmental initiatives.
“The primary project for this year is the construction and equipping of a food bank in Ikeja, which will be accessible to the less privileged. The goal is to help feed community members who struggle with daily sustenance. Our mission is to create a community free from hunger and to address malnutrition, particularly among children. The food bank will also provide nutrition advice and financial counselling. This initiative aims to alleviate food insecurity in Lagos, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs,” Senbanjo stated.
He added, “Additionally, we will conduct community projects on diabetes awareness, environmental protection, and other focus areas during this Lion Service Year. As Lions, we ensure that 100% of donations are spent on these projects, and no kobo will be spent on administrative expenses.”
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended the Lions Club for its dedication to humanity and assured that the state government would support organizations and individuals collaborating with the government in their humanitarian efforts. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the governor encouraged the district governor to continue providing excellent service to the community.
This year’s theme, “Service First, Creating a Lasting Impact,” underscores the club’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in communities through dedicated service.
District 404B2 has a history of notable projects in Nigeria, including the construction of a modern dialysis and kidney treatment center at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Idi-Araba, Lagos State; a diabetes screening and treatment center at Alimosho General Hospital in Igando, Lagos State; the largest motherless babies home in the country in Lekki; and a cancer screening and treatment center at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).
Lionism was introduced to Nigeria through the efforts of Lion Rene Loiuseau, who established the first Lion Club in the country in 1963. This led to the chartering of the Lagos Lions Club on December 21, 1964. From its modest beginning with 24 members in one club, now known as the Lagos Doyen Lions Club, there are currently about 9,666 members in 400 clubs across Nigeria.
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