Mohammed Shosanya
A non profitable social group, Club Seventies Epe says that Epe Division in Lagos State deserved more attention from the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the state.
Its new President,Mr Yusuf Yunus,who made the plea in his inaugural address after taking oath of office in Epe,said
his team would hit the ground running to facilitate development to Epe and its environ and to bring succour to the ordinary people
Yunus took over from Adelaja Najeem-Hassan as president of the group.
He said:”We deserve more economically, politically and in terms of infrastructure. We shall use this opportunity to facilitate more development to our people.
“We shall not let the people down. We shall lobby Governot Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to look at Epe direction We shall fulfill our mandate of making life better for the people of the division”
Yunus,who appreciated God for the privilege to serve, described the task of reinventing, rejuvenating and promoting Epe as a collective responsibility of all members.
He said that his primary focus was to enhance the welfare of members and the downtrodden in the community.
Yunus pledged not to pursue any personal agenda but only that of the Club.
“Our agenda shall be of collective tesponsibility” to enhance members’ welfare and follow up on members during and after meetings, and we will strongly encourage participation via committees and Club events.
“We can do it, we will do it, and together, we can make lasting impacts in the lives of the people,” he said.
He stated that the club would continue to have footprints on different areas such as community service, projects, opportunities, and youth empowerment, among others.
Yunus commended the immediate-former president for his honesty, commitment and patriotism, saying he performed well when he was at the driver’s seat of the Club.
He said that every member must join hands to actualise the dream of the founding fathers of the Club.
He said: “As I take over the mantle of leadership effective today, I promise not to let you down nor disappoint the trust bestowed in me.
“I stand before this noble House to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this club is abiding. My confidence in our members is unwavering and my faith in God Almighty is absolute.
“I know that His hand shall provide the needed strength to forge ahead as a people with common goal and vision. This day is bold and majestic yet bright and full of spirit, as is our precious Club.”
Yunus,who expressed his resolve to lead and not to rule over members,said his team would consult and dialogue with the people always.
He added:”We shall reach out to all but never put down a single person for holding views contrary to our own.We are here to further mend and heal this club, not to tear and injure it.
“I will float committees to expand our Club’s involvement in all areas and continue the path of having all members included in at least one of the committees.”
He vowed to prioritise members’ welfare,adding that he would encourage participation through committees and club events.
Yunus said that he would continue to work with all past presidents and elders of the Club to accomplish great projects.
“We can do it, we will do it, and together, we can make lasting impacts in the lives of the people,” he added.
He challenged the club’s leadership, elders and members to place the interest of the Club in their hearts “as the indispensable home for every one of us regardless of creed, religion, or place of birth.”
The former President of Club, Adelaja, appreciated members for their unflinching support and overwhelming contributions towards the growth and successful development of the club during his tenure.
“I must admit that being the President of this Club has been a challenging task, and I have spent quite some of my valuable hours in ensuring that the Club maintained its brand and achieves its objective in Epe Division,” Adelaja said.
He said that the Club under his watch recorded a very huge success in member’s welfares, website administration, Club’s united centre “Secretariat’’,and ensuring stronger ties among members.
“We are very pleased with what we as a team players accomplished as set goals in the last two years.
“Almost all of what we set out to do was looked after. I salute the courage of my formidable team for being the best team.
“I am indeed convinced that with the template we (Exco) have put in place, I am certain that the incoming executives shall even do much better than what we have done, because I have faith in this Club and the incoming team,” he said.
He said that the job of building the club should not be left in the leaders alone.
Adelaja said:”It is through your support, critics and encouragements that they shall have something to do together because together we shall continue to make it.Togetherness we Stand, Divided we Fall” let’s build CSE (Club Seventies Epe) of our dream”,he said.
Speaking,Chief Wale Mogaji, the Ottun- Balogun of Epe kingdom urged the new inaugurated executive members to be steadfastness in steering the ship of the club to the greater heights the more.
Mogaji assured the club of his total support and urged members to re-dedicate themselves towards deepening community development.
Premium News reports that other newly sworn-in executives of the Club included Alagabi Gabusiu (Vice President), Sikiru Taoreed (Secretary), Gbajumo Olalekan (Assistant Social Secretary), Kadiri Rahmon (Treasurer), Moruf Shittu (Financial Secretary), Olabode Taiwo (Chief Whip), and Shonibare Olalekan (Welfare Officer).