EGBA ECONOMIC SUMMIT ELECT DR. GBENGA ADEOYE AS NEW PRESIDENT.

 

The Egba Economic Summit has elected Dr. Gbenga Adeoye as the President of the think tank group to lead the summit for the next 2 years .

Dr. Gbenga Adeoye served as the 1st Vice President of the Summit for 2 years from.2023.

He has served as Director of Finance as well as  Education and Research Directorate of the summit.

He takes over from the immediate past President , Mr Yinka Chris Coker who retired from Mobil while the president before Coker  Chief Shina Luwoye. FCA  retired from Shell.

Luwoye took over from Kehinde Sogunle  the former Commissioner of Finance in Ogun State who took over from Engr. Tokunbo Odebunmi mni.

Tokunbo Odebunmi took over from Chief Tunji Sunmonu who took over from Ayo Biobaku and Ayo Biobaku took over from Ade Coker who is now based in Houston Texas.

Dr. Gbenga Adeoye is a Lawyer and Chartered Accountant with  about 27 years work experience. 

He is the Founder and Principal Partner of Gbenga Adeoye & Co.( Chartered Accountants). He is also the  founder and Managing Partner of Global Legal Partners.

He has uncommon  passion for  Social and  Economic Development of Egbaland, Ogun State, Nigeria and Africa.

He is also a member of Nigeria Economic Summit Group.

His father Pa Moses Aremu Adeoye is from Lemo Compound, Erunwon in Egba Ake while his mother Mrs Abiagael ( Née Alirat Osunbayo) is from Amigagan Compound in Ita Oje Gbagura.

No wonder he loves Egbaland so much that he has invested so much in Egbaland.

His 7 point Agenda are 

1. Update Data Base of Egbas playing important roles in Nigeria and around the world. 

2. Unite old and new members of EES.

3. Tailored made advocacy engagement to attract investment and projects to Egbaland.

4. Mentor Egba youths that can take over leadership in various sectors of the economy.

5. Train and assist Small Business owners to grow their business , keep records and understand tax matters

6. Gather support for the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences to move to  it's permanent site with befitting lecture halls, laboratories and other facilities.

7. Create a platform for  Corporate Entities to join the summit for inclusive engagement on ease of doing business.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors , Chief Taiwo Adeoluwa charged the  New President to unite all members while thanking the host of the AGM , Chief Tokunbo Odebunmi for his hospitality.

Members outside the country joined the AGM online .

Chief Luwoye,, Alhaji Egbeyemi, Dr Kehinde Sogunle also joined online .

Captain Okesanjo in hus submission at the AGM insisted that EES must move from social activities to core Economic activities. 

His position was supported by Builder Biodun Karunwi and Engr.Odebunmi the host of the event.

The Chairman of the Board insisted that members should be encouraged to regularised their membership latest by 31st March 2026.

The president and Members appreciate Engr..Ola Sobande for his support for the summit and despite being a major brain behind the summit formation and now  at over 70 years of age, he  remained  committed to.EES objectives and growth till date.

Members wish Egbaland prosperity. 

The President Dr. Gbenga Adeoye use the opportunity to invite members to his house for new year Celebration on 1st January 2026.

ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AS PRESIDENT OF EGBA ECONOMIC SUMMIT -19-DEC-2025, BY DR.GBENGA ADEOYE 

Today is a day to thank God for Egbaland existence of 196 years based on available records. Congratulations to Egba Economic Summit for this 14TH AGM of Egba Economic Summit Group. It is important to appreciate those that have played key roles either in the formation of EES and in leading the EES to attract new members which include those of us that joined some years ago. This appreciation is hereby extended to the following people Engr. Ola Sobande -A major stakeholder who came up with the idea of forming EES together with Mr Kehinde Sogunle as he then was during their appraisal of NESG activities. PAST PRESIDENTS                    

2. Mr.  Ade Coker. -Past President   

3. Mr .Ayo Biobaku--- Past President       

 4. Chief Tunji Sunmonu   

5. Engr. Tokunbo Odebunmi

6 Mr.  Kehinde Sogunle  

7, Chief Shina LuwoyeMr. Yinka Chris Coker whose tenure ended today. 

I want to thank everyone who have contributed in the past to move EES forward.. 7 Presidents have led the summit and 7 is a special number and it gives an end to an era and a new era will begin with me as the 8th President. I want to thank Captain Okesanjo who have been doing a lot behind closed doors to help Egbaland and also influenced major projects to Egbaland. I thank the Chairman of the Board, Chief Taiwo Adeoluwa for leading the Board at this very critical time.

As a I take this mantle to lead for the next two years, I promise to focus on the following 7 Point Agenda: -To Create Data Base of Egbas playing important roles nationwide and around the world.To Unite members both new and old to ensure full participation with their  time and other resources To play advocacy role to attract investment, projects and development to Egbaland To promote the sense of belonging in our youths to become great, network among themselves and get ready to step into our shoes just as we are stepping into the shoes of others. To assist small Business holders through training to understand record keeping, tax issues and growing their business. 

To ensure that FUMMSA move to permanent site with Egba sons and daughters making impact to build hostels, lecture hall and projects named after them at FUMMSA while putting government on their toes with objective analysis of events around us as it affects Egbaland.Bring Corporate Bodies in Egbaland to join EES thereby easing programme and project funding, Grow EES reputation and ensure we have a permanent office location till it we become THE GO-TO ENTITY by investors willing to come to Egbaland and Ogun State.As a take this mantle of leadership of EES, 

I promise to discharge my duties with love, passion and required professionalism both as a Lawyer and Accountant. God bless Egba Economic Summit Group, God Bless Ogun State and God bless Nigeria