Have you heard the news that Ikeja Club has begun work on a new ultra Modern Ikeja Club Plaza, inside the club’s premises at 23 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, around the Ikeja Bus-Stop area? This new ultra-modern Ikeja Club Plaza is coming up on the famous Obafemi Awolowo Way, in Ikeja, around the bubbling Ikeja Computer Village in Lagos.
The construction of this unique property will be completed in February 2023. The construction started in April 2022 and work is going on steadily. The project among other facilities has a Basement that can accommodate 40 cars, easy accessibility from the airport and all axis of Ikeja the state capital. All shops are to have glass fronts for good visibility and aesthetics. It promises to be a beautiful building to behold. It is situated right in front of the new overhead bridge springing up on the road which is under construction.
The first phase consists of 500 square metres of shop spaces on the ground and first floors and 700 square metres office spaces on the second and third floors. This project is located at the heart of Ikeja capital city.
The club is hereby sending out invitations to high profile & interested individuals and reputable companies to buy into the project by applying for space to relet either in the shops or offices.
IKEJA CLUB, described by one of the foundation members as “a child of circumstance”, came into being following the realization of the need for a serene place of decent relaxation and socialization after work. The initial idea came from Alhaji A.T. Animashaun, who drew from his experience as a
member of The Black Table in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. He invited late Chief S.O. Onasanya and late S. A. Otunkoya. The three gentlemen met at the then Victoria Hotel, Ikeja. Alhaji A.T. Animashuan disclosed his vision of a prominent social club.
The three founding fathers agreed to invite other friends who attended the maiden meeting on 27th July 1966 at Victoria Hotel, Ikeja.
Those that attended the maiden meeting along with the pioneers included: (1.) Late Mr. Abiodun Akerele – Nigerian Textile Mills Ltd. (2.) Late Chief Ben Olaiya – Nigerian Textile Mills Ltd. (3.) Prince Adekoya Dairo – Dunlop Nigeria Ltd. (4.) Mr. M. O. Omokanwaiye – Western Nigeria Housing Corporate (5.) Chief T. O. Akinwolere – A Businessman (6.) Mr. FelixAgbonselobho – Dealer-Mobil Petrol Station Maryland (7.) Prince Bisi Ojelade – American Embassy (8.) Late Mr. Abimbola Pitan – American Embassy (9.) Mr. Adekayaoja – ECN (now PHCN).
The following were appointed as officers during the maiden meeting: (1.) Chief Abiodun Akerele – President (2.) Prince Adekoya Dairo – Vice President (3.) Alhaji A.T. Animashuan – Secretary (4.) Mr. Felix Agbonselobho – Treasurer (5.) Chief T. O. Akinwolere – Financial Secretary (6.) Mr. S. O. Otukoya – Social Secretary (7.) Mr. S. O. Onasanya – Ex-Officio (8.) Mr. M. O. Ornokanwaiye – Ex-Officio.
MEETING VENUES: Inaugural meeting of the Club was held at Victoria Hotel, Ikeja. Three other meetings were held at the venue. The Club shifted its meeting venue to Mr. M. O. Omokanwaiye’s residence on Adeniyi Jones Avenue, Ikeja. Four (4) meetings were held there. Chief T.O. Akinwolere volunteered the use of the top of his decked building at No.156, Isheri Road now 134, Awolowo Way (Adetiba House) at Balogun Bus Stop, Ikeja. Meetings were held at this venue for over one year. The membership strength of the Club increased with the inclusion of Mr. T.O. Gbajobi, Albert Olubakinde, Tokunboh Alii, T.A. Awoleye, Gregory Asemota, Pade Odanye, Afolabi Fadairo, Mr. Omoyele (Alias Omo Agege), Mr. Ajetunmobi and others.
Consequently, the executive membership increased with the appointment of some new members to executive positions. Thereafter, the Club moved into a rented flat at No.19, Olowu Street, Ikeja.
Late Akinola Ajose, then-Assistant Secretary in the service of Lagos State Government, informed members about a building used by the colonial District Officers. The use of the building was abandoned because of the flooding of the area. Members were advised to see the late Aba Johnson, the then Secretary to the State Government, who was also a close friend of late Abiodun Akerele, the then President of the Club. Following necessary contacts that were made, the Club was advised to submit a formal application to the then State Governor, Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson, for consideration. The application was submitted in June 1971.
The late Akinnola Ajose monitored the application up to the approval stage and delivered the keys of the building to the Club in September 1971. Thereafter, the Club faced the problem of flooding in the area. Members took various actions to minimize the effect of flooding on the use of the Club premises – such actions included the construction of temporary footbridges and tarring of the whole compound.
For those interested in the new ultra-modern plaza, Applications are obtainable in the front office of the club at 23, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja from Thursday, June 16, 2022, at N50,000.00
You can also call the Committee Chairman, Chief Samuel Olanrewaju 08023119863 or Project Manager, Engr. Elijah Osibajo 08036232036. For further clarification after obtaining the Application Form.
Shop rates are from N60,000.00 per square metre to 55,00.00. Hurry up and grab this unique opportunity as the first come first served rule applies.
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