The Legon Leo Club, a youth-oriented service organisation and a campus chapter of Lions Clubs International dedicated to community service, leadership development, and social responsibility among young people, has marked 27 years of service and community impact with a commemorative ceremony and project commissioning at the University of Ghana.
The event, held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the University of Ghana SRC Union Building, brought together student leaders, club executives, and members of the university community to celebrate the club’s legacy while promoting responsible waste management and a greener campus.
As part of the anniversary activities, the club donated ten dustbins, primarily to support sanitation efforts in the various traditional halls on campus.
Addressing the gathering, the President of the Legon Leo Club, Nunana Afia Ashong, explained that the project was made possible through successful fundraising efforts and reflects the club’s dedication to serving where it matters most.
She noted that the donation is aimed at encouraging proper waste disposal and contributing to a cleaner and healthier campus environment.
“Through a successful fundraising effort, we were able to purchase and donate dustbins with the aim of supporting proper waste management and promoting a cleaner, healthier environment. As we celebrate 27 years of service, this project reminds us of our responsibility to serve where it matters most,” she said.
Speaking on the choice of the anniversary project, the Membership Chairperson, Edward Elikem Amuzu, said the club’s work over the past 27 years has been driven by a commitment to making tangible impact within the university community.
“For the past 27 years, service has been about tangible impact. We realised that sanitation on campus needed attention, so we came up with a solution. We chose the sanitation project because a clean environment is a fundamental need that affects everyone’s health,” he stated.
He added that the initiative is expected to help create a cleaner and more conducive learning environment, stressing that a healthy setting is essential for academic excellence.
“We hope to see a very clean campus so that students can have a sound mind and sound body to learn and excel,” he added.
The SRC Vice President of the University of Ghana, Ebenezer Derrick Gyampoh Ayeh, also commended the Legon Leo Club for the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful in supporting waste management on campus.
“As the representatives of the student body, we want to say thank you for this act. We believe it will go a very long way in supporting waste management in our various traditional halls. We are very grateful to the Legon Leo Club,” he said.
The celebration was climaxed with interactive and recreational activities, fostering a sense of unity and reflection on the club’s journey over the past 27 years, as members and guests looked forward to continued service and greater impact within the University of Ghana community.
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Story by Holy Mavo | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Erica Odeenyin Odoom
