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By Aderonke Ojediran
Lagos, Aug. 22, 2026 (NAN) The President of Eko Centennial Lions Club, Mr Femi Ilariogun, has urged affluent Nigerians and other well-meaning citizens to devote more resources to humanitarian services.
Ilariogun said that the rich should commit more to improving the lives of the less privileged.
He made the call when he led members of the club to donate relief materials to inmates of the Lagos State Rehabilitation and Training Centre, Owutu, Agric, Ikorodu, Lagos.
This is contained in a statement he issued on Saturday.
He said that citizens’ well-being should not be left solely to government, urging individuals, corporate organisations and others to complement government efforts by supporting the poor.
“Humanitarian service is a responsibility that belongs to all of us.
“Government cannot do everything alone; individuals and organisations must also rise to the occasion and support those who need help.
“Kindness is free, let us give it. It is only when we give that we get more. Giving is living.
“If God has raised our standard of living, let us also raise the standard of our giving,” he said.
The club president said that Lions Club International remained committed to humanitarian services, particularly initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable people and poor communities.
“There are so many people seeking our help, and we must rise to help them.
“Our commitment is to humanitarian service in our communities, and we are passionate about the causes of the less privileged and common people,” he said.
He urged wealthy Nigerians to identify with Lions Club International and support its humanitarian activities, describing the organisation as a platform for people willing to serve humanity to make impacts.
Ilariogun also called on the three tiers of government to sustain and strengthen policies and programmes designed to improve the standard of living of the masses.
Ilariogun dispelled the perception that membership of the club was exclusive to millionaires, saying that humanitarian service was determined by the willingness to give rather than the size of one’s wealth.
“Anyone who can afford to buy a bottle of soft drink and share it among some people is qualified to be a member of the club.
“What matters is not how much you have, but your willingness to use whatever you have to make someone’s life better,” he said.
Ilariogun quoted an official of the centre, Mr Shobajo Olayiwola, as expressing gratitude to the club for the gesture while receiving the materials on behalf of the inmates.
According to him, Olayiwola appealed for continued support from the organisation, corporate bodies to enhance the welfare of the inmates, their rehabilitation and rreintegration. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Ijeoma Popoola
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