….As Iyin Royalty Lions Club Donate Bus Stop.
By Gbenga Babalola
The LIONS CLUBS International District 404-B5 Nigeria Pioneering Governor, Lion Phina Origho PMJF, NLCF, made history on Thursday, the 16th of July 2026, with the Inauguration of a completed Bus Stop project by the Iyin Royalty Lions Club of Zone 9A, Region 9, Ekiti axis.
Inauguration of the Bus Stop project which is conspicuously located at the Iyin Ekiti modern Market area and close to the Palace of the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti was the first in the DG’ Phina Origho’s Maiden 3-Day Events itinerary of Strategic Retreat, Leadership Training and Cabinet Meeting, scheduled to hold in Ado-Ekiti, between the 16th and 18th of July 2026,.
As candidly expected, upon her safe arrival in Ekiti, the DG’s entourage first point of call was the Palace of the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti Kingdom, HRM, Oba Adeola Adeniyi AJAKAIYE JP, Oyinyo Saiye Uyin III, where she paid due homage to the King for his Fatherly role in the peace and development of his Subjects and Town, and expressed her delight in Ekiti State being the Venue of her first Official Programme, since her emergence as the First DG for Lions Club District 404-B5 Nigeria.
In his response, HRM. Oba Adeola Adeniyi Ajakaiye lauded the humanitarian exploits of the Lions Clubs International and appreciated the DG and her entourage for finding Ekiti worthy of hosting the DG’s Maiden 3-Day Events, which according to him shows the vibrancy of the Lions Clubs Membership in Ekiti, which warranted having Two Regions of the District in the State.
Upon completion of the historic visit with exchange of gifts, Oba Ajakaiye thereafter led the DG and her entourage to the Project location, where he lauded the Iyin Royalty Lions Club for the unique initiative of constructing a Bus Stop at such conspicuous location, which he said was quite apt and very remarkable and which would no doubt be very useful for the community.
Performing the inauguration with the Kabiyesi after the project was duly introduced by the Iyin Royalty Lions Club current President – Ln. Bayode Omoyajowo, the DG, Lion Phina Origho who was highly elated, lauded members of the club and gave kudos to immediate Past President of the Club Lion Babajide Agbaje for his commitments in ensuring that the project is being completed and also the Club Guiding Lion – PRC Hon. Samson Yemi Obalusi, noted that the landmark Bus Stop project which construction commenced during the tenure of her predecessor, Lion Oluwakemi Eribake NLCF, PMJF, was her first for the 2026/27 LSY.
The auspicious event which drew the attention of notable Iyin-Ekiti Sons and Daughters, was spiced up with the sonorous and scintillating performance of the Traditional Musical Troupe which comprised majorly of members of the Iyin Royalty Lions Club, to the admiration of the DG and her entourage.
District Governor’s Entourage:
- DG, Lion Phyna Origho PMJF, NLCF.
- PDG. Kayode Oshinuga PMJF, NLCF.
° 1st Vice District Governor, Lion Seyi Michael Akinade MJF, NLCF. - District Cabinet Treasurer, Lion Uchechukwu.
- District Chief Sergeant at Arm, Lion Ayo Amusan.
- Lion Modupe Salaudeen, Lagos Apex Lions Club.
- Lion Joyce, Eko Legacy Lions Club.
- Lion Beatrice Ene.
Iyin Royalty LC Present
1.Immediate Past President (2025/26) (who completed the project):
- Lion Babajide Agbaje.
2.Present President (2026/27): - Lion Bayode Omoyajowo.
3.Project Facilitator and Club Guiding Lion:
° PRC. Hon. Samson Yemi Obalusi NLCF.
4.Past President: - Lion Abike Funso Power NLCF.
5.Lion Adeoba Alade.
6.Intending Lion Memunat Adeyemi. - Iyin Leo Club members.
Lions Clubs Present
- EKITI KETE LIONS CLUB.
- EKITI SPLENDOR LIONS CLUB.
