Social clubs in Nigeria are vibrant hubs of recreational activities, providing members with a platform to engage in various sports. These clubs foster a sense of community, healthy competition, and physical fitness. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of sporting activities found in social clubs across Nigeria. From traditional sports to […]
It is pertinent to know that before and after Nigeria’s Independence, Lagos being its first capital city, has witnessed the highest concentration of social clubs mainly on the Lagos Island axis. After several decades, many of these clubs are still full of various activities as their membership continues to grow in leaps and bounds, despite […]
The newly elected President of the highly influential club, Association of Friends also known as ‘Up ASSO,’ Otunba Kole Olatunji, in this interview gives an insight into the formation of the social club, noting that, it remains an association that opens its doors to all. Can we meet you Sir? I am the chairman and […]
The esteemed Association of Friends, UP ASSO have elected a new Executive Committee to run the club’s affairs for the next two years. Otunba Kole Olatunji, a banker and businessman emerged as the President, while former General Manager of Lagos State Material Testing Agency, Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi becomes the Vice President. Mr. Tayo Banjo and […]
Social clubs play a significant role as networking platform all over the world. They serve as avenues for individuals with similar interests or backgrounds to come together, build relationships and collaborate on various professional and social activities. As witnessed in Nigeria, social clubs serve as more than just places for leisure and entertainment, but places […]
This year’s Lagos Country Club elections have produced a new set of officers to run the club for the next one year. In the keenly contested balloting, those elected were Seyi Adewumi, President, Tunde Bajela, Secretary General and Ose Lato, Social Secretary. They are replacing incumbents, Messrs. Funmi Bamkole, Adegboyega Oduwole and Segun Kuti whose […]
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON became the poster boy of intellectual discourse in the Recreation community where he traversed with warm admiration in his eight years in office as Vice President. With speeches upon speeches on national issues, he honored several invitations of most social clubs and gave cerebral lectures that drew wide applauses. Below […]
The emergence of Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria could signal a new meaning to the titular Grand Patron reserved for every sitting president by Recreation Clubs. Of all the presidents Nigeria has had, Senator Tinubu has the closest affinity to the ideals and functions of the […]
The IBB Golf and Country Club came alive at the weekend, as Isaiah Okonofua was declared winner of the 2022 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor’s Golf Cup. A total 160 players featured in the one-day competition decided in a ‘stroke play – shot gun’ format, with all the golfers teeing-off at the same time, […]