The newly elected President of the Royalty Club of Egbaland, Babatunde Alimi, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to positively impact the lives of Nigerians through healthcare interventions and sports development initiatives.
Speaking shortly after his inauguration, Alimi said the club has, over the years, contributed significantly to alleviating health challenges in communities through free medical outreaches, provision of drugs, referrals to secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities, as well as free surgical procedures.
He also noted that the organisation has played an active role in promoting squash in Nigeria, particul arly through youth engagement programmes aimed at nurturing young talents and raising the country’s profile in international competitions.
He said, “Over the years, we have organised free medical outreaches for people, provided free medication and referrals to secondary and tertiary health facilities to restore their health. We have also conducted free surgeries and contributed to the growth of squash in Nigeria through youth involvement.”
Alimi also explained that the Royalty Club of Egbaland was founded 19 years ago to promote social, economic, cultural and sporting development in Nigeria, in line with the vision of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo.
According to him, the club regularly organises the Ake Palace Squash Clinic for youths and recently began a Youth Squash Academy in collaboration with the Ogun State Squash Association and the Nigerian Squash Federation at the OOPL Squash Complex, Abeokuta.
A statement shared with Society Plus noted that Alimi, who succeeded Tunde Aregbesola as president of the club, brings over three decades of professional experience spanning oil and gas, fast-moving consumer goods, and telecommunications sectors.
A sales and marketing professional, he has undergone leadership training, including the Advanced Management Development Programme at the Lagos Business School of Pan-Atlantic University. He is also a member of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria and a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration.
