By DAYO ADESULU
Yaba Lions Club has renovated the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Hall of the Staff School, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), in another demonstration of its commitment to humanitarian service and community development.
The renovated facility was officially commissioned by the District Governor of Lions Clubs International, District 404-A3 Nigeria, Lion Elder Adesegun Efunkomaya, during a ceremony attended by representatives of the college management, school officials, Lions Club members and other dignitaries.
The project was executed under the leadership of Lion Olive Odimegwu, President of Yaba Lions Club for the 2025–2027 administration, during the tenure of Dr Abiodun Ashiru, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Staff Schools.
The intervention marks another milestone in the partnership between Yaba Lions Club and YABATECH, particularly in improving the learning environment and supporting educational infrastructure.
### YABATECH Appreciates Lions Club’s Humanitarian Intervention
Speaking on behalf of the Rector, Dr Engr Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Staff Schools, Dr Abiodun Ashiru, expressed appreciation to Yaba Lions Club for identifying the infrastructural needs of the institution and responding with practical support.
Ashiru described the commissioning as a memorable occasion, commending the club for its commitment to quality service delivery and its determination to execute community projects to high standards.
He disclosed that the renovation of the PTA Hall was not the first intervention by the club at the Staff School.
According to him, Yaba Lions Club had previously renovated the school’s toilet facilities, a project he described as impressive.
He particularly praised the club for extending its humanitarian activities to the PTA Hall, noting that the transformation was remarkable, especially for people familiar with the facility’s previous dilapidated condition.
Ashiru observed that the club had demonstrated that meaningful service to humanity requires practical action rather than mere promises.
He also encouraged the organisation to sustain its interventions and extend similar support to other areas of YABATECH, describing the college as the parent institution of the Staff School.
While expressing gratitude for the completed project, he appealed for additional assistance, noting that several areas within the institution still required infrastructural attention.
He added that the club’s humanitarian activities deserved emulation and could attract more professionals and individuals interested in supporting its ideals.
### Why Yaba Lions Club Decided to Renovate the PTA Hall
In her remarks, the President of Yaba Lions Club, Lion Olive Odimegwu, explained that the decision to renovate the PTA Hall followed an earlier visit to the Staff School for the commissioning of the renovated toilet facilities.
She said members of the club noticed the poor condition of the PTA Hall during that visit and immediately considered the possibility of intervening.
According to Odimegwu, the club subsequently resolved to renovate the facility as part of its commitment to identifying community needs and responding through humanitarian projects.
She expressed satisfaction that the decision had resulted in the successful completion of the renovation.
The club president reaffirmed her organisation’s determination to continue identifying areas where it could make meaningful contributions to society.
She added that Yaba Lions Club would remain committed to opportunities that promote humanitarian service and improve the welfare of communities.
### District Governor Commends Yaba Lions Club
Also speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the District Governor of Lions Clubs International, District 404-A3 Nigeria, Lion Elder Adesegun Efunkomaya, appreciated YABATECH management for providing the organisation with the opportunity to contribute to the institution’s development.
He described Lions Club as a humanitarian and charitable organisation committed to improving lives and bringing relief to communities through selfless service.
Efunkomaya said he was not surprised by the achievements of Yaba Lions Club, which he described as one of the foremost Lions Clubs in Nigeria.
He commended the club for remaining faithful to the ideals of the international association and encouraged more individuals to identify with its humanitarian activities.
The District Governor also expressed optimism that Yaba Lions Club would attain greater national recognition through its contributions to society.
He emphasised that YABATECH, as Nigeria’s first higher institution of learning, deserved the support of well-meaning individuals and organisations.
According to him, the renovation of the PTA Hall represented the club’s modest contribution to the institution’s continued development.
Efunkomaya assured the college community that Yaba Lions Club would sustain its partnership with YABATECH, expressing confidence that more impactful projects would follow.
He also appreciated the Rector, the Chairman of the Board of Governors and other members of the college community for their cooperation and support.
### Dignitaries Attend Commissioning Ceremony
The commissioning ceremony also provided an opportunity for Lions Club members, education professionals and representatives of the college community to interact, network and strengthen relationships.
Among those present were the Principal of YABATECH Secondary School, Mr Williams Oluyemi; the Head Teacher of the Staff School, Mr Rasaq Adeniyi; and the Chairman of the Staff School’s Parent-Teacher Association, Mr Oluwole Olaleye.
Members of the YABATECH Board of Governors and staff members of the Staff Schools also attended the event.
The gathering reinforced the importance of partnerships between voluntary organisations and educational institutions in addressing infrastructure needs and promoting institutional development.
### Why This Matters
The renovation of the YABATECH Staff Schools PTA Hall highlights the role that non-governmental organisations, professional associations and community-based groups can play in supporting Nigeria’s education sector.
Although government remains a major stakeholder in educational infrastructure, partnerships with humanitarian organisations can help address specific institutional needs and improve facilities used by teachers, parents and students.
For YABATECH, the intervention also strengthens its relationship with Yaba Lions Club, which has already demonstrated its commitment through the earlier renovation of the school’s toilet facilities.
The latest project reinforces the importance of sustained corporate social responsibility, volunteerism and community participation in educational development.
### Conclusion
The renovation and commissioning of the YABATECH Staff Schools PTA Hall represent another contribution by Yaba Lions Club to community development and educational infrastructure.
With its leadership reaffirming plans to sustain the partnership, the project offers an example of how humanitarian organisations can support public institutions through targeted interventions.
The partnership between Yaba Lions Club and YABATECH is expected to provide further opportunities for collaboration in improving facilities and supporting the wider college community.
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