Lion Balogun unveiled as Pioneer District Governor

Lion Balogun being presented to the Lions and Guests as the winner at the Closing Plenary.

All road leads to International Conference Centre, FCT Abuja, Nigeria on Tuesday,9th and Friday 12th May 2023 at the recently concluded 16th Multiple District Convention of MD 404 Nigeria where Lion Shakiru Adeniyi Balogun, MJF NLCF was unveiled as the Pioneer District Governor of Lions Clubs International, District 404A3 Nigeria. 

The unveiling was preceded by the District Elections where Lion Shakiru Adeniyi Balogun was overwhelmingly voted as the Pioneer District Governor of District 404A3 Nigeria, covering part of Lagos and Ogun States.
He was unveiled to the public at the Banquet held at the International Conference Centre by the Multiple District Council Chairperson, PDG Princess Obo Mesembe Edet PMJF, NLCF

Among the dignitaries that attended the events of the Convention were the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, the Minister of FCT, Muhammed Musa Bello CON, the President of Azikel Group, Dr. Eruani A. Godbless CFR, Group CEO NNPCL, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari OFR, CBAC DG, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, Minister of State for Transport, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako and Past International Director, LCI, Engr. H.O.B Lawal.

The Pioneer District Governor, in his acceptance speech, thanked everyone in attendance for gracing the occasion, pledged to consolidate on the efforts of his predecessors and grow the new District to an enviable height. He outlined his primary priorities to be on membership growth and restoration of sight through 500 cataract surgeries, donation of eyeglasses, and alleviating the prevalent hunger in the District.

Lion Folasade Shotomide, elected as the First Vice District Governor and Lion Mary Onu, elected as the Second Vice District Governor, promised to work harmoniously with the Pioneer District Governor, Lion S. A Balogun to achieve all the lofty goals set for the Lion's year.

Congratulations to the Pioneer District Governor of District 404 A3 and his team.

From left: Past International Director, Lions Clubs International-Engr. H.O.B Lawal, the Pioneer District Governor-Lion S.A Balogun, his spouse-Mrs. Olaide Balogun and Past District Governor-Dr. Ayo Ajayi

From left: Taking oath of office-Lion Mary Onu as SVDG, Lion Folasade Shotomide as FVDG and Lion S.A Balogun as Pioneer DG.

Public Presentation of the District Governor, Lion S.A Balogun by the Council Chairperson, Lion Princess Obo Mesembe Edet. With them are Lion Folasade Shotomide and Lion Mary Onu, the First and Second Vice District Governors

Amid pomp and pageantry,Lion Shakiru Adeniyi Balogun was being presented to the public as District Governor of District 404A3 for 2023-2024 Lions Service Year.