We are privileged to be guided by distinguished leaders of Ijebuland:

    •    Baba Egbe: Otunba Adegboyega Babatunde Adesoye, The Osi Balogun of Ijebuland

    •    Iya Egbe: Otunba (Mrs.) Hamdalat Funmilayo Alebiosu

    •    Adviser: Otunba (Dr.) Adetunji Oredipe

    •    Akeweje Okunrin: Otunba Owolabi Alebiosu, Bobadara of Ijebuland

    •    Akeweje Obinrin: Iyalode (Alhaja) Amudalat Sanni Onirakunmi

The Egbe’s leadership is anchored by:

    •    Giwa Egbe: Lase Engr. Abdul Azeez Abiola Alausa

    •    Otun Giwa: Lase Hammed Babatunde Kuku

    •    Eta Giwa: Lase Tijani Olusesan Yekini

Since our formal establishment in 2013, Egbe Tobalase Okunrin Akile Ijebu has consistently participated in the annual Ojude Oba Festival, proudly representing our age group and heritage.

Across the years, we have achieved remarkable success, earning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions at various editions of the festival among competing Regberegbe.

Today, the Egbe boasts over 190 members across the world, including:

    •    40+ members in the USA

    •    25+ members in the UK & Ireland

    •    A growing number in Canada

Under the leadership of Giwa Engr. Abdul Azeez Abiola Alausa, our Diaspora branches in the USA, UK/Ireland, and Canada were inaugurated in 2017. These branches have continued to flourish and strengthen community bonds abroad.

Guided by the belief that “Charity begins at home,” the Egbe has remained committed to the upliftment of its members and the development of Ijebu communities.

Member Welfare

    •    Financial assistance for members in need

    •    Life-enhancement opportunities for members

    •    Registered Co-operative Multipurpose Society

    •    Life and Medical Insurance Scheme for members

We proudly sponsor students across Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary institutions through our Scholarship Scheme.

Our development initiatives across Ijebuland include:

    •    Toilets & Ablution facilities at Ijebu-Ode Central Mosque

    •    Construction of Toilets at Omu Ajose Secondary School

    •    Classroom Building Project at Imososi Primary School, Ago-Iwoye

    •    Donation of essential drugs to Isiwo Community Health Centres

    •    Food donation to Ijebu-Ode Correctional Centre

    •    Food support to Orphanages

    •    Annual Children’s Christmas Party

    •    Medical assistance for community residents and non-members.

• Giwa-in-Council (GIC)

Headed by the Giwa Egbe, consisting of all Oloyes and Executive Committee members.

• Executive Committee

Headed by the General Secretary, comprising elected officers.

• Board of Trustees (BOT)

Led by the Balogun Egbe, made up of selected Oloyes.

• Key Committees

    •    Screening Committee

    •    Disciplinary Committee

    •    Finance Committee

    •    Social Committee

    •    Welfare/Contact Committee

    •    Co-operative Committee

    •    Insurance Committee

    •    Ileya Committee

    •    Orientation Committee

    •    ICT & News Media Committee

    •    Constitution Review Committee

• General House

Headed by the Giwa Egbe, consisting of all registered members.

• Aims and Objectives

    1.    To promote the social and economic development of members within Akile Ijebu and Nigeria at large.

    2.    To sustain and propagate the cherished cultural heritage of Akile Ijebu.

    3.    To protect the collective interests of Egbe members.

    4.    To foster understanding and unity with other Egbe Ibile sharing similar aspirations.

    5.    To contribute to the development of Akile Ijebu through purposeful community initiatives.

• Membership Eligibility

Membership is open to all sons of Akile Ijebu born between 1st January 1971 and 31st December 1973, either by birth or marriage, irrespective of profession, creed, social status, or location.

• Mode of Dressing

For all meetings and approved outings, members are expected to dress in traditional attire with a matching native cap.

• Egbe Secretariat

Our official Secretariat is located at:

IJAY (1969) KLUB Building, Opposite Ijebu-Ode Stadium, GRA, Ijebu-Ode.

• Our Anthem

Tobalase Ooo… Nibi Gbogbo…

Ohun Oba ba so Ooo… Ase ni Ooo…