. As Yusuf Yunus becomes President of Club Seventies
A non-profit social group, Club Seventies Epe, says that Epe Division in Lagos State deserved more attention from the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The newly sworn-in President of the Club, Yusuf Yunus, made this remark in his inaugural address after taking oath of office in Epe, alongside other newly-elected executives.
Mr. Yunus, taking over from Adelaja Najeem-Hassan as president, said that his team would hit the ground running to facilitate development in 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 attract more development for our people.
“We will not let the people down. We shall lobby Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to look in Epe’s direction. We shall fulfill our mandate of making life better for the people of this division,” he said.
Mr. Yunus, elected as the fifth president of the Club, 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: “Our agenda shall be of ‘Collective Responsibility’ to enhance members’ welfare, 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.
We deserve more economically, politically and in terms of infrastructure. We shall use this opportunity to attract more development for our people.
He disclosed that the Club would focus on several areas especially community service, projects development, harnessing opportunities for youth empowerment, among others.
Earlier, the outgoing President of Club, Adelaja, appreciated members for their unflinching support and overwhelming contributions towards the growth and successful development of the Club throughout his tenure.
He expressed optimism that the incoming executives would do even better than what had been achieved.
He said that the job of building the Club should not be left for the leaders alone, but should be a collective effort.
In his goodwill message, the Ottun-Balogun of Epe Kingdom, Wale Mogaji, urged the new executive members to be steadfast in steering the ship of the Club to greater heights.