• Engr. Olubiyo emerges VP as Abuja elite club inaugurates new Executive Council

A new chapter has opened for the prestigious ELXG Club as it inaugurated its newly elected Executive Council in a grand ceremony at the Terivik Park and Garden Hall, Maitama, Abuja.

Leading the charge is Chief Tajudeen Adeoye, a retired senior executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Baameto of Ibadanland, whose emergence as President signals a strategic shift towards consolidated growth and professional management for the club.

A Vote of Confidence Chief Adeoye’s election is described by members as a resounding vote of confidence. A veteran of the Oil & Gas sector who retired in 2025 after decades of meritorious service, Adeoye is no stranger to the club’s operations. He previously served as Financial Secretary, where he built a reputation for transparency, accountability, and diligence.

“My emergence is a call to service,” Chief Adeoye stated in his acceptance address. “I see leadership as a collective responsibility anchored on unity and mutual respect. We will work closely to reposition ELXG Club for sustained growth and relevance.”

A Power-Packed Executive Serving alongside Adeoye is Engr. Femi Olubiyo as Vice President. A seasoned planner and administrator, Engr. Olubiyo is a top executive of the Okun Club and a returning member of the ELXG executive team. Members have expressed high optimism that his strategic insight will be pivotal in driving the club’s new agenda.

The full list of the new Executive Council includes:

• President: Chief Tajudeen Adeoye
• Vice President: Engr. Femi Olubiyo
• Secretary: Mr. Femi Adeshina (Retired Banker)
• Treasurer: Alhaji Sharafa Babatunde (Administrator & Politician)
• Social & Welfare Officer: Mr. Femi Kolawole (Banker)

Mandate for Progress Earlier in the event, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chief Lukas Durojaiye, charged the new leaders to be proactive. He warned that any organization without active engagement risks stagnation and commended senior members, including Otunba Saheed Adekoya and Otunba Kajola, for their unwavering support.

Chief Adeoye, who holds a Master’s degree from the University of Ibadan and traditional titles including the Babalaje Gbobaniyi Asiwaju of Ijebuland, is currently the President of the Global Circle of Nigeria. The new council will steer the affairs of the club for the next two years.