By Divine Sam.
Lion (Ochiagha) Ano Anyanwu PMJF, NLCF, the immediate past district governor of district 404A1, recently shared that Lions Club International aims to triple its service delivery to humanity as part of its centenary goals. This ambitious initiative includes focusing on areas such as diabetes, sight, pediatric cancer, hunger alleviation, environmental services, youths, disaster, and humanitarian aid. The announcement was made during the Lions International multiple district 404 Nigeria’s 17th convention and 60th anniversary, themed Oke-badan 2024, held at Jogor event center.
Anyanwu emphasized their commitment to serving with love and respect, highlighting the importance of gaining people’s confidence through ongoing service efforts. He acknowledged the challenges of the centenary service challenge but expressed confidence in the Lions’ capability to excel and make a significant impact on the less fortunate. He stressed that beyond immediate needs like food and shelter, Lions provide hope for a better future.
Furthermore, Anyanwu, who has been elected as the multiple council chairman for the 2024/2025 lion’s year, also commended the unbiased conduct of the election officers during the convention’s leadership elections. He challenged Nigeria’s electoral body to emulate the transparency and credibility of the Lions Club’s electoral processes.
Overall, the Lions Club’s renewed commitment aims to significantly enhance its humanitarian efforts, benefiting millions globally across various critical areas.