The newly installed 17th President of Calabar Tinapa Lions Club, Lion Sandra Achu, has pledged to prioritise the completion of a block of six classrooms with a staff office as part of efforts to strengthen the club’s contribution to education and community development.

Achu made the commitment following her installation at a ceremony held on Thursday, October 1, at Beelaj Event Centre, off Marian Road, Calabar, where she also called for greater collaboration among members and strategic partnerships to expand the club’s humanitarian interventions.

The ceremony attracted members of the Lions family, dignitaries, community leaders, friends and well-wishers. Activities included the investiture of the president and her Board of Directors, induction of new members, presentation of awards and fundraising for the administration’s core project.

Describing her emergence as the club’s 17th president as both a privilege and a responsibility, Achu pledged to build on the achievements of previous administrations while introducing initiatives to address the changing needs of the communities served by the club.

She acknowledged the contributions of past presidents and members, noting that their achievements had provided a solid foundation for her administration.

The new president emphasised the importance of unity and active participation among members, stressing that achieving the administration’s objectives would require collective commitment and teamwork.

On partnerships, Achu expressed her readiness to work with government institutions, corporate organisations, non-governmental organisations, community leaders and individuals to broaden the reach and sustainability of the club’s humanitarian projects.

She appealed to organisations and individuals committed to community service to support the club’s programmes and initiatives throughout the 2026/2027 service year.

Achu also urged members to remain committed to the ideals of the Lions organisation by contributing their time, treasures and talents to improving the lives of the less privileged. She encouraged young people and other members of the public interested in humanitarian service to join or support the club’s activities.

She said the success of her administration would be measured not simply by the number of programmes organised but by the lives touched and the positive changes recorded in the communities served.

Her installation marks the beginning of a new leadership chapter for Calabar Tinapa Lions Club, with the completion of the six-classroom project expected to be a key priority of the 2026/2027 service year.