Ilesa Social elite Club is the premier social club in Ijeshaland. Founded in 1964, the founding fathers had the vision of a melting pot for all Ijeshas of repute, an association where they could meet in a relaxed atmosphere and discuss general ideas about the wellbeing of members and the progress of Ijeshaland.
By the year 2024, the Club is unarguably the oldest social Club in Ijeshaland. Its membership had included great men of national and international repute, including Obas, Ambassadors, Professors, Lawyers, Accountants, Engineers, Vice Chancellors, successful businessmen and many others who have excelled in their chosen areas.
The vision of the founding fathers was too have a Club that will outlive them, that will continue long after they have left our planet. This vision is being fulfilled by the new crop of members who have willingly accepted the responsibility of continuing the good deeds of their fathers. Today, the Club consists of successful young men who are also doing well in all areas of life.
The major aims and objectives of the Club are as follows:
Our primary mission is to see to the welfare and wellbeing of all Ijesa sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora. Therefore, the Club will continue to champion close relationship among all members, since we all originated from the same source. We will continue to seek the welfare and wellbeing of all members and their families, wherever they may be living.
Secondly, We will also continue to promote networking and interconnectivity among members for the progress of our business and professional life. As we all know, human relation and connections are very important factors for success in business. To this end, we aim to connect all members so they could be partners in whatever area possible, for the progress and development of each member. To make this easy, we have dedicated a space on our website where members can advertise their products and services free to other members and to the whole world.
Ultimately, our third objective is to seek the growth and development of Ijesaland as a whole. Our focus is to have a homeland that we can be proud of, in terms of economic and socio-political development. As we all are aware, Ijesaand is an ancient community whose people are renowned for their industry and commerce. The moment you tell any Yoruba person that you are an Ijesa, their first appellation is to call you OSOMAALO. This tag is neither derisive or degrading. It is a testimony to the traditional commercial enterprise and business acumen of our forebears. As their successsors in this title, our vision for Ijesaland is to work for its economic and political development, so that our community will continue to claim its rightful position in Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole.
If you believe in any or all of these visions, then Join us today
Past Executives (details will be provided later)
Present Executives:
1) Barrister Babatunde M Akinshola - President
2) Mr. Julius Odanye - Vice President
3) Mr. Banji Omole - General Secretary
4) Mr. Kayode Ebire - Assistant General Secretary
5) Mr. Tunji Ogundiya (Ilesa Branch) - Social Secretary.
6) Mr. Adebayo Adebusuyi - Treasurer/Financial Secretary
7) Mr. Rotimi Ebire - Publicity Secretary