HIGH LEVEL AWARDS FOR THE PM

PRESTIGIOUS  AWARDS  FOR THE PRIME MINISTER

Two high level prestigious awards, a Medal of Distinction and a Plaque from the International President of Lions Clubs, Barry  J. Palmer was officially presented to the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Hon. Mizengo  Kayanza Pinda in his office in Dodoma, Tanzania. The presentation was made by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

The metallic  medal is inscribed with the Prime Minister’s name and signed by the International President with the descriptive words: “ The Global Leader in Humanitarian Service”. The wooden plaque of distinction carries the following wordings: “Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” These words were said by Hellen Keller, in whose name millions and millions of  blind or semi-blind people get back their eye sights. 

The awards are an honour in recognition of the commitment of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Pinda for his community service.

Looking jovial and pleased at the presentation ceremony, the Prime Minister advised the four-man Lion delegation to keep up with the spirit of continuing with the charity work. He said that the Lions’ charitable services are well known every  where.

He pointed out that Lions Clubs International is an international organization and is open for all people regardless of their background, whatever it may be. The challenge therefore lies on all of us to get as many local people as we can to make it a bigger organization for larger service.

More Information: The Governor also presented his personal Friendship Banner to the Prime Minister and the Zone Chairman Lion Omari Bakari gave the international lapel pin. Copies of District News Bulletin and Lions Quest Programme magazine were also handed over to the Prime Minister.

"Plaque of Distinction in recognition of commitment to Community Service" being presented to the Prime Minister of Tanzania, Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Pinda by Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo. Others from left Zone Chairperson Lion Bakari Omari and Blogger of the Governor's Blog Lion Abdul Hai.

Lions Delegation attend  the Parliament Session: The Chairman conducting the afternoon session of the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Mussa H. Azaan “ Zungu” took a brief  time in introducing special visitors to the Parliament as guests and observers. Top on the  list and first to be mentioned were: “Special guests of the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, delegation of the Lions Clubs International: District Governor Wilson Ndesanjo; Dr. Hussain Hassan; Sayed Abdul Hai and Omari Bakari”.

Medal of Distinction for the Prime Minister, Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Pinda from the International President of LCI, Barry J. Palmer being awarded by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo, in Dodoma, Tanzania. Looking on, on extreme left Lion Omari Bakari and Lion Dr. Hussain Hassan both Zone Chairpersons.

As each name was mentioned, the person stood up and waved to the Parliamentarians. At the same time, the TV Cameraman from the TBC televised the event live in the national channel. In accordance with the strict procedures, the Lions Delegates were each registered and  given a tag of “VIP”  at the VIP Section in the Parliament.

Story by Abdul Hai