In a grand ceremony, Lion (Dr.) Folasade Shotomide PMJF, NLCF, was officially installed as the District Governor of 404-A3 Nigeria for the 2024/2025 Lions Year. The event took place on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, at The Summit, 5 NERDC Road, Agidingbi off Asabi Cole Street, CBD, Alausa, Lagos.

Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Anogwi Anyanwu PMJF, NLCF, FCA, HCIB, officiated the installation ceremony, which was attended by prominent Lions members and guests. Lion Shakiru Adeniyi Balogun PMJF, NLCF, Immediate Past District Governor, handed over the medallion of office and other documents to Dr. Folasade Shotomide, marking the official transfer of leadership.

In her acceptance speech, Dr. Shotomide expressed her gratitude to the members for entrusting her with the position and pledged to lead by example, upholding the highest standards of service and professionalism.

Dr. Shotomide outlined her vision for the district, focusing on five of Lions International’s global causes: Hunger, Environment, Youth, Humanitarian, and Diabetes. She announced the following projects:

– 100 Cataract Surgeries for indigents (N8,500,000)
– 100 bags of rice to be shared with indigents (N7,000,000)
– Back-to-school initiative for 200 children (N3,620,000)
– Basic Health Insurance for 100 elderly people (N850,000)
– Youth Empowerment on IT for 100 youth (N20,000,000)
– Diabetes Screening for 1000 people (N1,500,000)
– White Cane for 100 blind individuals (N4,500,000)
– Training and lease of land for Aquaculture and Horticulture farming (N4,030,000)

Dr. Shotomide also announced the district’s signature project: acquiring a property for a secretariat, building and equipping it to international standards, with an additional funding requirement of N1,000,000,000.

She solicited support from members and partners to achieve these goals, with a fundraising and presentation ceremony to be held.

Dr. Shotomide emphasized the importance of mentoring new members, showcasing their talents, and developing their skills. She outlined responsibilities for Region Chairpersons, Zone Chairpersons, and Region Coordinators/Ambassadors, ensuring effective leadership and service delivery.

Here is a summarized version of the speech:

Lion (Dr.) Folasade Shotomide, the newly installed District Governor of 404A3 Nigeria, outlined her vision and plans for the 2024/2025 Lions Service Year. She emphasized the importance of:

– Empowering Leos (young members) for future leadership positions
– Creating awareness and preventing/reducing victims of global causes through various media and collaborations
– Supporting district grants for clubs in good financial standing
– Conducting intentional membership drives and supporting struggling clubs
– Developing leadership skills through training and recognition
– Acquiring a property for the district secretariat
– Following induction guidelines and branding protocols

She also announced various projects, including:

– 100 Cataract Surgeries
– Food distribution
– Back-to-school initiatives
– Health insurance
– Youth empowerment
– Diabetes screening
– White Cane distribution
– Aquaculture and Horticulture farming training

The total budget for these projects is N50,000,000, with an additional N1,000,000,000 required for the district’s signature project.

Senator Gbenga Daniel, Former Ogun state Governor, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi and Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, among other dignitaries pledged their support for Lion Shotomide, towards achieving her goal.