As part of its unwavering commitment to community development, Ikeja Metro Lions Club has once again demonstrated the true spirit of service by commissioning a core project for the 2024–2025 Lions service year. On May 29, 2025, the club officially handed over a newly constructed block of five modern toilet units to the students of Ifako Ijaiye Senior Comprehensive High School, Lagos.
According to the Club President, Lion Chike Akaeze NLCF, the initiative aligns with the Lions Club’s global mission to identify needs within the community and respond with impactful solutions. “This project is dear to our hearts because access to proper sanitation is a fundamental need for every student,” Lion Akaeze stated. “By providing this facility, we are not only promoting hygiene but also supporting a conducive learning environment. We are delighted to be able to carry out this intervention and give back meaningfully to our community. Despite the challenges in funding and navigating approvals, our commitment never wavered. Service is who we are, and we are proud to serve.”
The commissioning was attended by students, staff, and members of the Lions Club, who gathered to celebrate yet another milestone in community service.
District Governor Lion Tolulope Ayodeji Senbanjo PMJF NLCF was equally elated by the club’s achievement, praising Ikeja Metro Lions for its unwavering commitment to impactful and meaningful projects. “This is what it means to be a Mega Club,” the DG remarked. “Ikeja Metro Lions has continued to set the pace in service delivery, and this project is yet another testament to their passion and dedication. I commend the club for its consistency and grace in implementing projects that touch lives and uplift communities. Keep serving with passion, you are making a difference.” He concluded.
Throughout the Lions year, Ikeja Metro Lions Club has remained deeply engaged in various humanitarian activities, including:
Cholera awareness and environmental sanitation campaigns
Donation of environmental tools to communities
Youth empowerment initiatives
Childhood cancer sensitization and donation of medical equipment
Free eye screening and provision of medications
Distribution of food items to combat hunger
Support to orphanage homes through donation of provisions
Donation of educational materials such as writing supplies and school bags
Awareness programs on diabetes management and prevention
“The club’s efforts demonstrate its enduring commitment to serving humanity and making a lasting difference in the lives of the underserved,” the District Governor added.
The school staff and students were visibly elated and expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the club. They commended the Lions for their thoughtfulness and promised to maintain the facility in good condition.
As a reminder of the spirit that drives these acts of generosity, this quote captures the essence of Lions’ service: “Kindness, no matter how small, is never wasted. It plants seeds of hope that blossom in the lives of others.”
Ikeja Metro Lions Club continues to serve with excellence, fulfilling the Lions motto: “We Serve.”
