About Us
Abeokuta was a
sovereign nation for 20 years and 11 months before the British amalgamated her with the rest of Nigeria. She had her own laws, Police Force, Civil Service and was well organized. The Alake was the head of the defunct government known as the Egba United Government (1 February 1893- 1 January 1914). The amalgamation with the rest of Nigeria did not go down well with the Egba people and this resulted in the Adubi War (1918). I have compiled some facts about this ancient and paramount city that seats as the capital of Ogun State and also the pride of Egbaland.
Abeokuta was founded in 1830, with Sodeke as her leader. The initial name of Abeokuta was “Oko Adagba” meaning “Adagba’s farmstead”-Adagba was an Itoko farmer. Sodeke who led the Egbas met him there.
Abeokuta means ‘under a rock’, signifying the protection which the Olumo Rock offered the Egbas during attacks.
Since the discovery of Olumo Rock, no one has fallen from it. Not even once.
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Educational Scholarships
Educational Scholarships
Educational Scholarships
In 2021 we awarded twenty academic scholarships to students to further their education at higher learning institutions.
Educational Resources
Educational Scholarships
Educational Scholarships
We have made contributions of books and educational materials to students and schools.
Community Assistance
Educational Scholarships
Community Assistance
We have donated refurbished computers and other technology to various academic institutions in Nigeria.
Who We Are - Egba Unity Chicago
Our Mission
Egba Unity Chicago's mission is to support one another's interests and welfare through its rich, social, cultural, and traditional values among members and nonmembers residing in the Chicagoland and Egba/Yewa communities.
Egba Unity Chicago officers
President
General Secretary
Vice President
Philip Adekanbi Fabiyi
Vice President
General Secretary
Vice President
Stephen Caxton-Idowu
General Secretary
General Secretary
General Secretary
Michael Kehinde George
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
General Secretary
Temitope Babayode
Financial Secretary
Financial Secretary
Financial Secretary
Remi Balogun
Social Secretary
Financial Secretary
Financial Secretary
Tokunbo Olanrewaju
Provost
Permanent Trustee
Permanent Trustee
Muyideen Odenike
Permanent Trustee
Permanent Trustee
Permanent Trustee
Dr. C. A. Akiwowo
Trustee
Permanent Trustee
Trustee
Maxwell Konigbagbe
Emmanuel A. Olaifa
Patrons
Patrons
Trustee
Kamoru Adaranijo
Oluwole Adebayo
Dr. Michael Kuye
Dr. Kunle Obadina
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