•Adelaja bows out, as Yunus sworn in as President
A non-profitable social group, Club Seventies Epe, says the Epe Division in Lagos State deserved more attention from the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the state.
The newly sworn-in president of the Club, Mr Yusuf Yunus, remarked in his inaugural address after taking his oath of office in Epe.
Yunus, taking over from Adelaja Najeem-Hassan as president, said that his team would hit the ground running to facilitate the development of Epe and its environs and to bring succour to the ordinary people.
"We deserve more economically, politically and in terms of infrastructure. We shall use this opportunity to facilitate more development for our people.
“We shall not let the people down. We shall lobby Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration to look in Epe's direction.
“We shall fulfil our mandate of making life better for the people of the division,” he said.
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.
The president posited that his primary focus was to enhance the welfare of members and the downtrodden in the community.
Yunus, who was elected the fifth president of the Club, pledged not to pursue any personal agenda, but only that of the Club.
"Our agenda shall be of ‘Collective Responsibility’ 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 on the lives of the people,” he said.
Yunus noted that the Club would continue to have footprints in different areas such as community service, projects, opportunities, and youth empowerment, among others.
He eulogised the outgoing president's honesty, commitment and patriotism, saying he had done his best for the Club.
Yunus said every member must join hands to actualise the dream of the founding fathers of the Club.
According to him, “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 a common goal and vision. This day is bold and majestic yet bright and full of spirit, as is our precious club.”
Describing the time as most challenging, Yunus expressed his resolve to lead and not rule over members.
"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.”
Vowing to prioritise members' welfare and to follow up on members during and after meetings, the president said that he would encourage participation via committees and club events.
Yunus, who posited that he would continue to work with all past presidents and elders of the Club to accomplish great projects, added that, “We can do it, we will do it, and together, we can make lasting impacts on the lives of the people.”
The president challenged club 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.”
Earlier, the outgone President of the club, Adelaja, appreciated members for their unflinching support and overwhelming contributions towards the growth and successful development of the Club throughout his tenure.
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