COURTESY CALL!

The Lion Delegation led by International Director Alexis V. Gomes (3rd left) are seen at the Mayor's Parlour with His Lordship the Mayor of Dar es Salaam City, Hon. Dr. Didas Masaburi (3rd right). Others in the picture from left to right Zone Chairman  Dr. Hussain Hassan, Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo, (5th right) PDG Lion Abdul majid Khan and PRO Lion Shakil Ansari.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A five-man  Lion Delegation led by International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes paid a courtesy call on His Lordship Mayor of Dar es Salaam City  Dr. Didas Masaburi today.

At the Mayor's Parlour, Zone Chairperson Dr. Hussain Hassan carried out the name by name introduction of all the delegates. District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo spoke at length about the numerous projects being carried out by Lions Clubs (43) in Tanzania and Uganda. He emphasized on various humanitarian projects such as water supply, health check-ups including cardiac surgeries being done in urban and rural areas.

International Director who is a Congolese National and an Attorney by profession, explained about the set-up and membership of almost 1,340,000 Lions scattered throughout the world. He presented his personal Friendship Banner,  a Lion's lapel pin and a plaque from Lions Club International. Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo also presented his Friendship Banner and Lapel pin to His Lordship the Mayor.

His Lorship Mayor Dr. Didad Masaburi reciprocated by thanking the delegation for the courtesy call. He appreciated the good works being carried out by Lions Club in the country and urged them to continue with the humanitarian works.

Story by Abdul Hai
Pictured by Suleimanji