• About Us
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́ Podcast
  • Contact
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
Freelanews
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
Freelanews
No Result
View All Result
Home General

Ooni, Fasuyi Bag IRC’s Patron Status

Freelanews by Freelanews
December 4, 2019
in General
0
Ooni

His Imperial Majesty Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has bagged the Ibadan Recreation Club(1902), IRC’s patron status. The same honour was conferred on the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ibadan Business School, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, the Asiwaju of Ilesaland.

Other recipients of the honour were His Imperial Majesty, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, OFR. and Akogun Tunde Afolabi, the Chancellor, Technical University, Oyo State.

The club also installed Professor Olurotimi Tayo, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor Caleb University; Omooba Olagoke Oladini and Honorable (DR) Babayomi Taiwo, as new Trustees, while the State governor, Seyi, Makinde and his wife, Her Excellency Mrs Tamunominini assumed the position of the grand patron of the club and honorary life member respectively.

At the investiture ceremony held on Friday, the President of the Club Olumakinde Oni, in a chat with our correspondence on the occasion, declared that Ibadan Recreation Club is a cosmopolitan entity, first in Africa, with people of integrity from all spheres of life as members, he added that no one could hold any position in the club without being thoroughly scrutinized and found worthy of good character whose society has affirmed benevolence.

He said the installation of the new Trustees and Patrons for the club became necessary to fortify and also invigorate the club with eminent Nigerians, irrespective of their tribes, gender and religion, to boost its social responsibilities in the society.

He said: “ Ibadan Recreation Club started as a European Club formed by 25 people in 1902, all white. The name was changed to what it bears now when Nigerians took over the management of the club though still maintained its focus and standard till date The motto of the club is love, harmony, physical excellence through recreation upon which the club.

”The club has impacted many lives in the society in the areas of education, sports and economic empowerment. As a matter of facts, the club is a meeting point for who is who in Nigeria, covering all professions in life We organize annual lecture relating to the development of Nigerian economy and progress of individual businesses. We come together not only to promote recreation, but also to mould life and foster unity. We are glad to receive the new patrons and Trustees into the club. Their wealth of experiences will add value to the club in terms of growth, development and its social responsibility to the country at large,”.

The President of the club, an Agro Investment Consultants, while enjoined the new awardees in the club to live up to the club’s expectation, contributing more to the progress of the club and the country at large, appealed to the Nigerian government to divert more fund to the development of agro-business venture in the country.

According to him, Nigeria is endowed with all-natural agricultural resources that can be annexed to produce sufficient food for the economy and also for the exportation process to earn hard currencies. He noted that the transformation process of the Nigerian economy depended on Agriculture and that If the Nigerian government would put in place conducive environment for the agro-Business venture to thrive, the Nigerian economy would be improved.

freelanews
Freelanews

Freelanews is a potpourri of news, entertainment, business, events and photos. This is no fake news.

Related Posts

8893f2a14d5849c89988641df5ae3c9b 18
General

At UN, Qatar emir questions world inaction on Israeli occupation

by Freelanews
September 26, 2020
Page 18 Bola Tinubu
General

‘Nigeria needs him!’ Obasa, Lagos lawmakers eulogies ex-governor, Tinubu

by Freelanews
April 19, 2021
Bola Tinubu Atiku Abubakar
General

Tinubu replies Atiku over economic reforms

by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi
November 4, 2024
Handcuff1
General

‘Fake massage parlour!’ Nigerian woman bags 3 years imprisonment in Dubai for robbing Pakistani man of over N4m

by Freelanews
July 22, 2021
How to gain admission into Ekiti State University Eksu
General

‘Violated regulations’ Appeal Court orders Ekiti State University to reinstate 85 dismissed employees

by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi
April 4, 2022

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ADVERTISEMENT

Recent News

Expert businessman giving interview at a conference, surrounded by journalists with microphones, showcasing leadership and communication skills in the professional event.

Adebayo Adelabu unveils N700bn metering plan

October 28, 2025
Kwara Cancer

Kwara cancer screening boosts early detection drive

October 28, 2025
Nestoil

Nestoil placed under receivership over $1bn debt

October 28, 2025
Omoge Saida

Omoge Saida sparks Nigerian social media over leaked video

October 28, 2025

Search

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Political persecution in Ogun State

Political persecution in Ogun State: Abiodun moves against Otunba Gbenga Daniel with demolition threats again

August 9, 2025
APC Second-Term Governors

APC: Second-term governors seeking immediate elective post to lose party leadership

October 15, 2025
April Wind Couture

April Wind Couture thrives in Nigeria’s tough economy with bold Ankara vision

September 12, 2025
Abdul-Muiz Olanrewaju Animashaun

Abdul-Muiz Olanrewaju Animashaun remembered with love

September 14, 2025
amoke

‘Meals by Amoke’ We serve traditional dishes in a modern way, Bukoye Fasola reveals

19
Image 2024 03 26 at 120645 AM jpeg

Charles Inojie, Ali Nuhu call on communities to #MakeWeHalla against domestic violence

11
Meran Primary Health Centre Lagos father Meran hospital

Lagos father shares heartbreaking experience at Meran Primary Health Centre (Photos)

4
fls2

‘Disarticulated system’ Gov’t confused about Nigerian education, expert laments

3
Expert businessman giving interview at a conference, surrounded by journalists with microphones, showcasing leadership and communication skills in the professional event.

Adebayo Adelabu unveils N700bn metering plan

October 28, 2025
Kwara Cancer

Kwara cancer screening boosts early detection drive

October 28, 2025
Nestoil

Nestoil placed under receivership over $1bn debt

October 28, 2025
Omoge Saida

Omoge Saida sparks Nigerian social media over leaked video

October 28, 2025
October 2025
SMTWTFS
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031 
« Sep    
Freelanews

Freelanews is a Nigerian digital news platform that delivers timely, credible, and engaging stories across politics, business, entertainment, lifestyle, and the creative industry, with a strong focus on promoting innovation, integrity, and inclusivity in storytelling.

Hot!

Expert businessman giving interview at a conference, surrounded by journalists with microphones, showcasing leadership and communication skills in the professional event.

Adebayo Adelabu unveils N700bn metering plan

October 28, 2025
Kwara Cancer

Kwara cancer screening boosts early detection drive

October 28, 2025
No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertisement
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Freelanews | by Iretura.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events

© 2025 Freelanews | by Iretura.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.