LEO DISTRICT 404B2 NIGERIA.... KNOW ABOUT US

..HISTORY
The Leo Club is a community of young people who have chosen to serve. It is a non-religious, non-governmental, non-political and non-profit making charity organization whose major aim is to serve the less privileged as well as build responsible leaders in the society. We try to harness our individuals Talent, Treasures and Time to better the lives of others.
In 1957, Coach Jim Graver set the Leo ball rolling.

Graver was the coach of the Abington High School, Pennsylvania, USA, baseball team. Graver was also an active member of the Glenside Lions Club, Pennsylvania. With fellow Lion, William Ernst, Graver talked about starting a service club for high school boys. So they asked their fellow Lions for support. Without hesitation, the Glenside Lions agreed that a Lions youth group was a good idea. Graver and Ernst set to work. On December 5, 1957, the Glenside Lions presented a charter to the Abington High School Leo Club whose members were mostly made up of the high school’s baseball team.
As the world’s first Leo club, the group created the Leo acronym – Leadership, Equality, Opportunity (Equality was later changed to Experience.) And, the group chose maroon and gold – their school colours – to serve as the Leo club colours until recently where it was changed to silver and white. Since 1957, when the first club was organized, the Leo movement has grown to more than 5,700 clubs in more than 139 countries with more than 144,000 members.
LEO CLUB’S OBJECTIVES AND MOTTO
In October 1967, the board of directors of Lions Clubs International adopted the Leo Club Program as an official program of the association. Open to males and females, the objective of the Leo Club Program was (and still remains):
“…to provide the youth of the world (with) an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community.”
The Leo club motto is:
Leadership – Leos develop skills as organizers, time managers and motivators of their peers.
Experience – Leos learn the importance of cooperation through community service.
Opportunity – Membership provides young people with a chance to excel, to develop positive character traits, and to receive recognition for their contributions to the community.
Today, the Leo Club Program is stronger than ever. Community service remains the cornerstone of the program. Like their Lion counterparts, Leo club members enjoy serving their neighbours and watching positive results unfold.
THE LEO CLUB IN NIGERIA
The history of the Leo Club in Nigeria started in 1982 when Yaba Leo club was formed however Calabar Doyen Leo club became the first club to be certified in February 1983. With the growth experienced by the continuous formation of more clubs, the Leo District 404 Nigeria was eventually formed in the year 1985.
For expansion reasons, Lions and Leo District split into two immediately after the 2004/2005 Lionistic year into 404A and 404B. Now a Multiple District, on July 1, 2005, the Leo District 404B Nigeria was born with the first District President being Leo Peter Olumese of Surulere Leo Club. The Leo club further split to three in the 2013/2014 service year when District 404A became 404A1 and A2 and with the successful completion of the burification process iniated by Late Lion Yinka Bolarinwa in 2013, District 404B also split to 404B1 and 404B2 which officially took effect in the 2014-2015 service year. Leo Olukokun Adedeji was elected to serve as the pioneer District president for Leo District 404B2.
The District exists for administrative purposes; to assist clubs in the District to achieve administrative standard.
WHY BECOME A MEMBER
Serving others, making new friends, and viewing the world through another’s perspective are some of the rewards that come for young people who join a Leo club. Leos have access to opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills and participate in community service projects, and for Omega members (ages 18+), social and professional connections are an important benefit.
FACTS ABOUT THE LEO CLUB
Leo is an acronym for LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY.
1964- Leo Program became an official District Project
1967 -Became an official program of LCI
200 Leo Clubs were organized in 18 countries
1968 -918 Clubs in 48 countries
1974 -2000th Club was established
1984 -4000th Club was established
1996 -5000th Club was established
2007 -50th Anniversary of the Leo Program
2008 -Leo Marketing and Branding project Initiated
PAST DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
1. Jumoke Ajose (Abeokuta) 1984-1986
2. Gbenga Adefuwa (Isolo) 1986-1987
3. Garrie Oghidi (Iganmu) 1987-1988
4. Fidel Odey Ogah (Calabar Doyen) 1988-1989
5. Late Julius Tobi Ogah (Ikeja) 1989-1990
6. Tunde Oladejo (Surulere) 1990-1991
7. Gbade M. Shobayo (Satellite Town) 1991-1992
8. Clement Ami Akhame (Makurdi) 1992-1993
9. Atinuke Adeniji (Eko) 1993-1994
10. Sam Harry Ekpuk (Canaan City) 1994-1995
11. Mike C. Nwabudike (Ikorodu) 1995-1996
12. Obo Effanga Jnr. (Calabar Doyen) 1996-1997
13. Obafemi Bisiriyu (Yaba) 1997-1998
14. Esu Amba (Oron Anchor Town) 1998-1999
15. Jamiu Abidemi Talabi (Eko) 1999-2000
16. Taiwo Olugbenga Rabiu (Surulere) 2000-2001
17. Aminu Anas Ibrahim (Kaduna Metro) 2001-2002
18. Taiwo O. S. Adewunmi (Agege) 2002-2003
19. Omonigbo B. Otanocha (Uniben) 2003-2004
20. Ekpe Nta Bassey (Calabar Atakpa) 2004-2005
21. Peter Olumese (Surulere) 2005-2006
22. Julius Ephraim (ikeja) 2006-2007
23. Bosun Vaughan (Lautech) 2007-2008
24. Everest Iluoanya (Dopemu) 2008-2009
25. Abiodun Azubuike (Lagos Central) 2009-2010
26. Omotade Ayodele Paul (UNAAB) 2010-2011
27. Oluwatosin Ijaduola (Abeokuta Unique) 2011-2012
28. Adelanwa Idowu (UNAD) 2012-2013
29. Omobolanle Apete (Ikeja Metro) 2013-2014
30. Olukokun Adedeji (Ikeja Golden) 2014-2015
31. Macaulay Dolapo (Ikeja Metro) 2015-2016
32. Odufuwa Adedamola (Lagos Sapphire's) 2016-2017
33. Eunice Matthew (Viva L'amour) 2017-2018
34. Awoderu Babajide (O.O.U ago Iwoye) 2018-2019