Report by Francis Emorut of NewVison
A Ugandan has been installed as District Governor
for Lions Club International to represent the country and Tanzania.
Night Ndyarugahi was
installed at a colourful ceremony held at the Lions International convention in
Toronto, Canada. The new district
governor will head District 411B that comprises of Uganda and Tanzania for one
year. Speaking on arrival at
Entebbe International Airport on Friday, Ndyarugahi said that she will crusade
on environment protection given the fact that climate change has become a
topical issue globally.
Newly installed District
Governor for Lions Club International, Night Ndyarugahi (right) waves to fellow
Lions shortly after arrival at Entebbe International.
District Governor Lion Night Ndyarugahi receives a bouquet of flowers from fellow Lions as her husband, Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi looks on shortly after arriving at Entebbe International Airport.
“I will address climate change issues by encouraging fellow Lions and the communities to plant trees in environment protection,” Ndyarugahi told journalists shortly after arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
“I am going to embark on recruiting new members out of the population of 34 million Ugandans to join hands to improve the lives of less fortunate in society,” she said.
The new district governor who has been undergoing training in Toronto, Canada for one month said she has got the leadership skills and will propel the club to greater heights.
She said she will also apply skills in conflict resolution to help those who are involved in conflicts.
Ndyarugahi, a teacher by profession who was accompanied by her husband Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi has served Lions Club for over 30 years.
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