History
THE JOURNEY SO FAR, 2000 TO 2017
Aces Club of Ikirun came into existence in 1989. It had an Executive Committee that ran its affairs, under the leadership of Ace Adetoyese Adegboye until March 25, 2000, when the Executive lead by Ace Bayo Oladele took over. These Executive had:
Ace Bayo Oladele (Late) President
Ace Woye Olateru Vice President
Ace Sunkanmi Ajiboye General Secretary
Ace (Dr.) Akin Owolabi Asst. Gen. Secretary
Ace Tunji Olawoyin Financial Secretary
Ace Lateef Adeyemi Treasurer
Ace Lekan Olaore Social Secretary
Ace Leke Adegboye Chief Whip
Ace Iyiola Adegboye Auditor
Ace Toye Adegboye Ex Officio
Ace (Prof) Akanji Ex Officio
This Exco was sworn in on July 22, 2000.
Dec. 31, 2000- Children End of the Year Party held at Chevron Club House, Gbagada Lagos. The first that would hold outside the president’s residence
April 14, 2001 – Presentation of drugs and medical materials at the General Hospital, Ikirun
June 27, 2001 – The Club’s President, Ace Bayo Oladele passed on in a motor accident along Lagos/Ibadan expressway
June 30, 2001 – Bayo Oladele Memorial Trust Fund was set up
July 3, 2001 – 7th Day Fidau was held for Late Ace Bayo Oladele at his residence, Ebute Meta
July 21, 2001 – Aces Woye Olateru and Akin Owolabi became President and Vice President respectively
Club offers 50% Tuition and Boarding fees Scholarships to Ace Bayo Oladele’s children
Aug. 1, 2001 – Group insurance scheme for members took off
Aug. 4, 2001 40th day Fidau was held for Late Ace Bayo Oladele
Aug. 8, 2001 – Reports of One-Man Committee on the Trust fund was submitted and adopted
Aug. 24, 2001 – Review of the constitution started with the setting up of a 3-man committee headed by Ace Kayode Adeyemi
Dec. 2001 – End of the year party and 1st Presidential Award held at Chevron Club, Gbagada, Lagos
Jan. – Dec., 2002 The Club discussed Insurance, Constitution Review, Club House issues all through the year
Feb. 15, 2003 1st Presidential Hosting at Ibadan
Aug. 23, 2003 Selection Examination for Aces Scholarship Grants was held at Ikirun
Members visit Akinrun’s palace after the test
Nov 29, 2003 Presentation of N20, 000 grants to 10 indigent citizens of Ikirun
Sep. 18, 2004 Insurance benefit was increased from N100, 000 to N250, 000 each for accident and life
Oct. 2004 5-Man Board of Trustee was inaugurated for the Club
Jan. 1, 2007 New Constitution takes effect
January 17, 2009 Ace (Dr) Akin Owolabi was elected as the Club’s President with the following EXCO members:
Vice President Ace Iyiola Adegboye
Secretary General Ace Bimbola Onisabi
Asst. Sec. Gen. Ace Bisi Adeyemo
Financial Secretary Ace Bimbola Abiona
Social/Welfare Sec. Ace Kola Akanji
Chief Whip Ace Tunji Ibikunle
Internal Auditor Ace Leke Adegboye