(LCI) is wrapping up plans to create a food bank in Lagos to serve the Osun, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, and Kwara States axis, the District 404-B2 Governor, Tolulope Senbajo, has disclosed.

Lion Tolulope hinted at this on Thursday at a press briefing in Ilorin to herald the group’s three-day annual convention today (Friday).

According to him, the project ought to have commenced earlier, but there was a delay in support from the Lagos State government.

He, however, assured all that the project would kick off in June.

He further disclosed that this year’s theme, “Serving in Harmony,” is symbolic, especially as two districts—404-B2 and 404-B3—are having a jointly organised convention.

He added, “This is a confirmation of the synergy and cooperation that exists within Lions International Club.”

The global service organisation, dedicated to making a positive impact in communities with over 1.4 million members across the world, said, “We are united in our commitment to serving humanity. As Lions, we embody the values of kindness, compassion, and service.

“We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things and make a real difference in the lives of others. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and professions, but we are united in our passion for service and our commitment to our communities.”

Also addressing the media, his counterpart in District 404-B3, Dr. Ibrahim Jide Bello, also disclosed plans to build a food court in an undisclosed school in Lagos.

According to him, the school, which has no fewer than 800 pupils, operates in an inhabitable environment.

He, however, highlighted various developmental projects and efforts by the group since last June.

He listed them as including medical outreach and food security for over 5,000 Nigerians, with no fewer than 3,000 having benefited from the LCI medical gestures.

It was also stated that LCI (Nigeria) has attracted about $500,000 to execute several humanitarian projects, including diabetes screening centres within the district, as well as alleviating the sufferings of people affected by natural calamities, with special reference to those recently impacted by flooding in Maiduguri, Borno.

He, however, lamented that funding and inadequate hands were factors hampering further achievements of the group.

According to him: “LCI in Nigeria has just about 10,000 members to serve a population of over 200 million people.”