Lion Club president pledges to uphold its ideal

By Olusegun Obisanya

The Charter President of the Lagos Imperial Lions Club, Shittu Fashola has promised to align himself with the principles upon which his organisation, Lions Club, was founded.

He stated this during his inaugural speech as the maiden Charter President 2020/2021 of the new club, Lagos Imperial Lions Club in Lagos recently where he and other officials of the club were presented to members of the public.

Shittu, who saw his election as service to humanity said, “It is a pleasure for me as the Charter President of the Lagos Imperial Lions Club to accept this charter on behalf of my fellow Lions. I am indeed very grateful to God almighty for this great privilege to serve at this capacity. We are volunteers empowered to serve our communities, to meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions Club.

“We fully accept our responsibilities to our club, the association and most important, our community. We will use the association’s motto, “We serve” to guide our community service and will strive to help wherever there is need. Together, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of the less privileged, and in our own lives, as we gain personal and professional skills that will last a lifetime.”

As a sign of commitment to the ideal of the humanitarian service of the organisation, the presentation ceremony was also used to raise fund to meet the set community goals. The president said he and the club officials along with its members are  committed to prove that Lagos Imperial Lions Club is a progressive force in the community and are ready to demonstrate to everyone “with whom we come in contact as Lions, the true meaning of our inspirational guide post, “we serve”.

Shittu called on friends and business associates to join in the service to mankind especially to the vulnerable and unprivileged people.

In his message to the newly installed president, the District Governor 2020/2021, Ademola Ayodele Adesoye said his elevation as charter president was a clear demonstration of confidence reposed in him by members to lead and make a difference. He therefore charged him to remain focused in carrying out humanitarian activities for which the club is known for.

He remarked, “This exalted office mainly imposes a lot of responsibilities on you in accomplishing the tasks of Lions Club International (LCI). You are expected to focus on LCI core service areas of vision, diabetes, paediatric, cancer, hunger and environment. To those much is given, much is also expected.

“I will particularly urge you and the members of your club to reach out to people in the society, to touch their lives and show a lot of kindness. You are expected to key in to all the District projects especially the building of the diabetes screening and treatment centre and the construction of a befitting eye centre recently approved by the district leadership.”

The presentation and installation ceremony Shittu Fashola as Charter President, Lagos Imperial Lions Club was witnessed by members of the club across Lagos and members of the public present.