The Egba Economic Summit Group (EESG) convened its 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on December 21, 2024.
The event, held at the Conference Room of Gbenga Adeoye & Co., Ibara GRA, brought together prominent Egba leaders, intellectuals, and members committed to advancing the economic development of Egbaland.
Presiding over the meeting, the Chairman of the Board, Chief Taiwo Adeoluwa, Agba Akin of Egbaland, emphasized the importance of unity among EESG members.
He noted that fostering stronger ties would naturally enhance resource mobilization for community growth.
In his remarks, he noted that once Egbas are united, the issues of the contribution of resources will flow easily and naturally.
The President of the Summit, Mr. Yinka Chris Coker stated that the coming year will be approached differently in terms of project implementation which will now be in accordance with the Report of Captain Temi Okesanjo led project implementation committee.
The former Chairman of the Board, Prince Abiodun Karounwi encouraged members to contribute their resources for the growth of the summit while he frowned at the attitude of those who have resources but fail to pay annual dues.
Chief Tokunbo Odebunmi who is a past president also encouraged members to continue to act as a drag net to bring new and old members back to the summit with renewed commitment.
Chief Shina Luwoye who happens to be the immediate past president joined the AGM virtually and challenged members to be strategic in the development of Egbaland.
Alhaji Egbeyemi who usually speaks in proverbs said if anyone is running and unable to catch a snail; then his case needs re-examination and admonished members to increase their speed in terms of personal developmental projects that others could support in the year 2025.
Chief Tunji Sunmonu who joined virtually also reminded members that the way to succeed is to go back to the foundation of the summit and ensure that all programmes align with the main goals of setting up the summit at a time when Mr Ade Coker was the President.
Engineer Ola Sobande who also joined virtually expressed gratitude to the Vice President; Dr. Gbenga Adeoye for making his office space available for the summit to use as secretariat and also for the AGM and at the same time insisted that the council must ensure new members are attracted in the year 2025.
Mr Surakat Lateef who also joined the AGM virtually aligns with the new project implementation method of 2025.
His position was supported by Chief Taiwo Adeoluwa who stated further that he submitted some names to be admitted and that more efforts should be made to get those parties admitted.
Reacting to the creation of Ijebu State that has passed second reading in the Senate, The Vice President; Dr.Gbenga Adeoye stated that such development underscores the determination of the Remo and Ijebus to have their state and it is not in any way against the progress of Egbaland and Ogun State as it stands today but will foster development in Egbaland and Ijebu land as well.
He stated further that the Erunwon Ajebo Free Trade Zone project should be pursued with all the energy in the Egbas while the University of Medicine and Medical Science should be supported by all means to ensure the smooth take off in 2025 now that Council and principal officers of the University are almost in place.
The meeting ended at about 3 pm after starting at about 12:30 pm with Egba Economic Summit Anthem and Egba Anthem.
The opening prayer was led by Alhaji Saheed Egbeyemi and closing prayer was led by Engr.Ola Sobande.
The meeting ended with a committee on Strategic Repositioning of Egbaland and members are :
1. Captain Temilola Okesanjo
2.Chief Tokunbo Odebunmi.
3.Dr.Kehinde Sogunle.
4. Dr Gbenga Adeoye
5. Chief Shina Luwoye
Dr. Gbenga Adeoye advised the Secretariat to encourage members through pleasant regular reminders as most members could be very busy in their day-to-day business endeavors and not because they don’t want to pay
At the AGM, external auditors, Jubril Olawale & Co.(Chartered Accountants) presented the financial Statement for the year ended 31st October, 2024 and it was resolved that all meetings will henceforth be sponsored by hosts to avoid touching the summit money for meeting expenses.
The 2024 AGM is hereby declared hosted by the Vice President; Dr. Gbenga Adeoye and he must liquidate all associated expenses.
