IKORODU DIAMOND LIONS CLUB ELECTS LION BABATUNDE AKADRI “SAYLEKE” AS ITS 18TH PRESIDENT
••• HOB Lawal, Deen Sanwo-Ola, Others Grace Investiture
By People’s Voice Nigeria | News
Aspiring to attain milestone feats in International Lions Club District 404A1 Nigeria, Lion Babatunde Akadri Adeleke, known mostly as “Sayleke,” officially evolved as President of Ikorodu Diamond Lions Club on the 20th of November 2022.
Sayleke, a well-known public figure in Ikorodu Division, was conferred with the new leadership status by Lion Roseline Ogunlana, the immediate past president of the club who served between the years 2021 and 2022.
Newly Elected President, Babatunde Akadri Adeleke “SayLeke”
With notable figures like Lion Engr. HOB Lawal, Past International Director, Mayor Deen Sanwo-Ola, DG iCare Foundation, Comrade Billiamin Lekan-Oba, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (Lagos State Chairman, Lion Adefunke Oluranti Esan, Zone 5A Chairperson 2022-2023, Lion Akinosho David, and President Ikorodu Peculiar Lions Club amongst other distinguished guests, the event exhibited class, fashion, and elegance.
Family members, friends, and well-wishers of the new president were also at the special investiture ceremony, which took place at the Lions Activity Centre (OLAC) along Owode-Ibeshe Road in Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA.
Ikorodu LGA Chairman, Wasiu Adesina presenting award to one of the awardees
Installation of club officers, induction of new members, and leadership modification were administered by Lion Shakirudeen Adeniyi Balogun, 2nd Vice District Governor.
With a tenure set to run from 2022–2023, the new president, in all his enthusiasm, cited that the Ikorodu Diamond Lions Club is unhurriedly and gracefully striding ahead.
In his inaugural speech, Lion Sayleke remarked that a leader must have virtue and strength that go beyond being brave or strong alone, adding that courage requires grace to continue with confidence even when it appears unthinkable.
Thanking his predecessors and able Club members for the honour assigned to him to sit among other club presidents within the zone, region, and district, Lion Sayleke asserted that his new leadership role will permit him to contribute his quota to the affairs of the Lions Club in general.
Urging the club to continue in its humanitarian services, he noted that being elected does not mean he’s more educated but implies a trusted representative capacity.
He continued, “The club must continue to work together for the fulfillment of the goal of the organization.” Serving the people has propelled us to pursue financial aid to further establish an endurable agenda for the club.
“Rome was not built in a day, but the idea of building Rome must have been conceptualized by people at a given period,” he added.
Before the Club’s award presentation, Lion Babatunde Sayleke introduced a legacy project called “Ikorodu Diamond Lions Club House” to members and guests in attendance.
The undertaking, which he described as a youth activity center, is estimated to cost the club 50 million naira to accomplish.
Inferring that the club cannot attain it all independently, Lion Sayleke pleaded for good-spirited donations towards accomplishing the noble project.
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