Lions Club DG calls for collaboration to address youth unrest, societal challenges

The District Governor of Lions Club International, District 404 A3, Nigeria, Dr. Folashade Shotomide, has urged wealthy Nigerians, corporate organisations, and individuals to collaborate with her organisation and the government to tackle youth unrest, unemployment, and other issues hindering societal development.

Shotomide made this call during the fundraising and investiture ceremony for Lion Aminat Anike Sanusi, the new president of the Ikorodu Peculiar Lions Club, held on Sunday in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

The ceremony also marked the inauguration of the club’s Board of Directors for the 2024/2025 Lions calendar.

Shotomide emphasised the importance of stakeholder collaboration in addressing rising unemployment and environmental challenges.

She pointed out that inadequate humanitarian efforts, poor social welfare, insufficient training programmes, lack of recreational facilities, and inadequate education contribute to youth restiveness.

Supporting this call, David Akinosho, the club’s chartered president and chairperson of Lions Clubs Zone 7B, urged affluent Nigerians and organisations to back Lions Clubs International in improving society by aiding the less privileged.

He highlighted the club’s dedication to humanitarian services, reaffirming its commitment to addressing issues related to the environment, hunger, health, and job creation.

Sanusi, the newly installed first female president of the club, pledged to continue her predecessor’s work and solicited support from wealthy Nigerians and corporate organisations to enhance their efforts for the needy, stating that the government and Lions Club cannot do it alone.