The premier club of Epe celebrated its 50th anniversary in a grand style with lots of activities ranging from fun fair and award ceremonies bestowed on various individuals who have contributed greatly to the development of the division and the success of the club.
The celebration of the golden jubilee of the club which commenced in November this year witnessed series of activities and its grand finale was held on Saturday, 21st December, 2024 at the club house, T-Junction Epe, Lagos state.
It had in attendance the GAC member, members of LAHA, permanent secretaries, top government functionaries, political icons, educationists, and men and women of high integrity across the globe.
The triple celebrations included; 50th anniversary, induction of new members into the club and award presentation.
In his speech, the President of the club, Engr Rasheed Adebola Shabi noted that;
“The club was founded in 1974 with the aim of developing the ancient town of Epe division. Fifty years is a major milestone for an institution, as it is for an individual, hence the need to glorify Almighty God for the journey so far”.
"Our golden jubilee celebration though a festivity, is also an occasion to pause and look back at the fifty-year journey and a moment to look ahead at the mountains we must climb”
"I will like to stress that over the years, Epe Club is still as vibrant as the Moon that always outshines all the stars and I'm confident to say that the club members have played their roles and remain faithful to the vision and ideals of the founders”.
"I want to use this medium to salute the pioneering efforts and tenacity of late Alh. Bayo Osiefa in the formation of the club”.
"Following the founding of the club with others like; Otunba Adisa Osiefa, Otunba Bola Odebiyi and His Royal Majesty Oba Shefiu Adewale”.
"The club started with a very modest beginning from one room, later moved to Dittol Hotel, Popo Oba and finally birthed at the present location where we now have a befitting club house”.
"Let me point out that our membership is not based on religion but we are purely a socially oriented club which embraces the multi-cultural values of the indigenes of Epe division”
"Our door is still widely opened to interested members who may wish to join us" the President declared.
However, Engr Shabi did not forget to highlight the consistent contributions of the club to the development of Epe division which include among others;
1. Annual bursary award to indigent students.
2. sponsorship of medical outreach programmes and donation of medical equipments/drugs to PHCs across the division
3. Empowerment of widows and palliatives distribution on regular basis at different areas within Epe division
4. Donation of traffic warden booths at strategic location
5. Club members wives visitation/donation of items and medical consumable to General Hospital and payment of medical bills of indigent female patients among others
Meanwhile, the club bestowed awards of excellence on some prominent personalities for their selfless efforts to the development of Epe division.
The awardees were the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and the Speaker LAHA, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.
Others were the Olu Epe of Epe kingdom, HRM Oba Shefiu Adewale, Apashe of Epe land, Alh. Akanni Ssriki Bamu, CEO/MD Adidas Group, Otunba Adisa Osiefa and member LAHA, Epe I, Hon. Abiodun Tobun, Engr Adeniyi Ogunsanya, Aare Adetola Olanipekun Emmanuel King, Mr Adebola Sheidu, Barr. Taiwo Onayinka Alh. Abubakar Sheidu, and Otunba Bola Odebiyi.
While posthumous awardees were late Chief Jimoh Odumosu, (JKOT) and late Alh. Adebayo Aremu Osiefa (Dittol).
It would be recalled that, Epe Club, a leading social club in Epe was founded in 1974 by a group of ten (10) young Epe Sons who were dedicated professionals in their field of endeavours and passionate about having a rallying point to socialize, rendering help to one another, discussing and driving growth within Epe division to the best of their abilities.
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