From the School That Shaped Us to the People We Lift: EKOBA ’95 Standing Committees

A strong alumni family cares for its members and reaches back to the school that brought them together. We want every member of EKOBA ’95 to find care, connection, learning, and opportunity within our set. We also want to strengthen our relationship with Eko Boys’ High School by sharing our time, knowledge, and resources with its students and school community. Following consultations with interested members, the Executive Committee has constituted four standing committees to put these commitments into action. Their members and responsibilities are presented below.

Welfare and Health Committee

Chairman: Ek. Lanre Adeboye

Members: Ek. Apwlowo Dele; Ek. Emmanuel Olufarati; Ek. David Adekunle; Ek. George Fidelis; Ek. Oyejobi Adebowale; Ek. Muritala Obe; Ek. Omoyemi Aleje; and Ek. Razak Animashaun.

Mandate: To promote the physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing of EKOBA ’95 members and their immediate families, guided by the set’s spirit of unity and support.

Vision: A caring alumni community where members receive support in times of need.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate support during celebrations, bereavement, illness, and other significant life events.
2. Promote health awareness, preventive care, and access to medical support.
3. Strengthen relationships and mutual support among members.
4. Coordinate assistance during emergencies and serious hardship.
5. Maintain appropriate welfare records while respecting members’ privacy.

Education and Seminar Committee

Chairman: Prof. Adedeji Joseph

Members: Ek. Okewale Qazeem; Prof. Kehinde Okunade; Ek. Seyi Oladunjoye; Ek. Bayo Ojo; Ek. Adebayo Bakare; and Ek. Lateef Salau.

Purpose: To plan and coordinate educational, intellectual, and professional development activities that encourage learning, connection, and recognition of excellence.

Responsibilities:

1. Organize seminars, webinars, and symposiums on relevant academic, career, and professional topics.
2. Coordinate academic, sports, debate, quiz, and talent competitions.
3. Recognize the achievements of alumni, students, and contributors to the school.
4. Create opportunities for mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
5. Strengthen ties between EKOBA ’95 and the school through educational programmes.

Business and Investment Committee

Chairman: Ek. Taiwo Okunade

Members: Ek. Olakunle Saheed; Ek. Akinbode Fatai; Ek. Dapo Oketola; Ek. Abiodun Salami; and Ek. Adeniji Adeleye.

Mandate: To support members’ economic growth through business development, financial education, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities:

1. Support members’ businesses through networking, mentorship, visibility, and access to markets.
2. Identify and assess collective investment opportunities for the set.
3. Organize financial education on savings, investment, real estate, stocks, and entrepreneurship.
4. Explore partnerships that offer practical benefits to members.
5. Develop sustainable income opportunities to support EKOBA ’95 projects and welfare activities.

Disciplinary Committee

Chairman: Ek. Oluwasesan Oyesile

Members: Ek. Adebayo Oludare; Ek. Malachy Maduako; Ek. Okeniyi Matthew; Ek. Sonoiki Seun; and Ek. Fatai Akinwunmi.

Mandate: To uphold the EKOBA ’95 Constitution, bylaws, Code of Conduct, and core values through fair and consistent handling of disciplinary matters.

Responsibilities:

1. Address reported breaches of the Constitution, bylaws, and Code of Conduct.
2. Consider disputes between members impartially and in a timely manner.
3. Give all parties an opportunity to be heard before reaching a decision or making a recommendation.
4. Promote reconciliation, correction, and restoration where appropriate.
5. Help protect the unity and reputation of EKOBA ’95.
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These committees invite every member of EKOBA ’95 to take part in caring for one another and giving back to Eko Boys’ High School. Whether we offer our time, knowledge, encouragement, or support, each contribution can make a difference. It is my responsibility, your responsibility, and our responsibility; we can build a set where friendships endure, members feel supported, and the boys following in our footsteps find new opportunities to grow.