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Lions Club Cotonou Énergie launches humanitarian activities

By , based on Matin Libre

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Lions Club Cotonou Énergie received its charter on 17 October 2026, officially becoming a new service club in Benin. Its founding president, Comlan Tony Kouteh, announced plans for humanitarian activities at a ceremony attended by members and representatives of the Lions movement, Matin Libre reports.

Lions Club Cotonou Énergie officially launched its activities at a charter presentation ceremony held in Cotonou on Saturday 17 October 2026, Matin Libre reports. Its founding president, Comlan Tony Kouteh, said the club would begin humanitarian activities immediately.

Two initial initiatives are planned: a tree-planting operation and a visit to an orphanage accompanied by donations. Kouteh presented the projects as a way to support vulnerable communities and disadvantaged children.

The ceremony also included the presentation of the charter, the induction of members and the distribution to each of a certificate of attendance, a membership certificate and a new-member kit. Cotonou les Bâtisseurs, its sponsoring club, and Cotonou la Boussole took part in the celebrations.

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