The Independent - By David Oloke - On Feb 13, 2021
LAGOS – As part of efforts to sustain quality leadership, Lion Olori Ayodele Jaiyeola has been installed as the first ever president
of the Maryland Royal Lions Club to oversee the affairs and administration of the organisation for 2020/2021 Lions years.
The programmed themed ‘Service as a virtue’ was held on the 5th of February, 2021, at the Onigbagbo Hall, Maryland,Lagos, where members and personalities from all works of life were gathered to witness and show their support to the newly appointed president and other principal officers of the club.
In an interview with Saturday INDEPENDENT, Jaiyeola said that “I feel good joining other lions all over the world to support the needy and the vulnerable in the society. As the first president of the club, I built the club, manage it and ensure it grows in strength and membership. Secondly, I am the sitting president and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Though the position of the president takes just 12 months, but as chartered president, I will not be stepping down, because the position of a chartered president is for life.”
According to her, the establishment of the club is majorly for caring for the needy and the less privileged within their area of jurisdiction. She stresses on the need for herself and other club members to bring in more volunteers, who can donate towards the support of the five point lions project and also impacts lives in their environment.
The chairperson/speaker of the day, Dr. (Mrs.) Maggie Ibru , founder, ST&T Regency Group of Schools, Lagos, describes the president as a steward of excellence, beautiful in and out, “because she is truly called by God to serve humanity, which as being proven beyond reasonable doubt.”
