Lion’s Governor Pledges to Improve Services in Liberia
Governor Daniel Sampah
The Lion’s Governor responsible for four West African Countries, Daniel Sampah, has recommitted the International Lion’s Club readiness to help improve its service activities for the less fortunate people across Liberia and parts adjacent.
Mr. Sampah, who is visiting Liberia, said his mission is to work with other Leons in Liberia to find the best solutions to existing problems and at the same time make an impact on different service activities for those in need.
“Also, I am in Liberia to know how we can increase the membership base in our clubs,” Sampah continues, “and to raise funds or collect money to improve other activities.”
The Lion’s Governor provides oversight responsibility for the Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Liberia, with a total of 2,588 members. Of this number, the International Lions Club has about 752 districts around the world.
The Lions Club in addition helps to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.
Lion Sampah stressed that it is always a pleasure to be in Liberia, adding that he is proud of his friends here and the work they are doing for the people of Liberia.
He pointed to the service center at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital and a major undertaking by Lions and Leos in Liberia. ‘Assurances are pouring in from stakeholders to support the work and activities of Lions across the country,’ he added.
While in Liberia, Mr. Sampah joined the local Lions and Leo clubs for outreach activities. He also could meet the Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, and top Liberian officials.
“Our friends from Liberia know how to do their work well,” said the governor. According to him, the managers of the Lions Club in Liberia have proven to have a full understanding of what they want to do for ordinary, less fortunate people.
“They capture the needs of the people and then they come and ask our international foundation for grants to help them roll out all the projects they want to do,” he said. “They know how to do and they will do it.”