Just Friends Club of Nigeria(JFCN) has elected Chief Amaechi Aloke, a retired director at the Bureau of Public Enterprises(BPE), as its new President.
He will serve a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal for one additional term.
Bringing in a wealth of experience in public service and leadership, the new president is poised to guide the Abuja-based Just Friends Club of Nigeria toward new heights.
His distinguished career at the BPE was marked by dedication, integrity, and a commitment to national development.
A statement by the club’s Public Relations Officer (PRO),Mr.Efe Awhinahwi,said the election of the new executive committee was held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Abuja.
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It named other members of the EXCO as: Mrs. Maria Cardillo (Vice President); Mr. Nonso Okechukwu (General Secretary); Adaeze Oputah (Assistant General Secretary); Mr. Ehimare Uwaifoh (Legal Adviser); Mr. Eric Nwafor (Financial Secretary); Paul Ikpokilli (Social Secretary); Ngozi John-Uyah (Public Relations Officer); and Mr. Benevolent Okpogor(Treasurer).
The new executive committee will be sworn in on November 28, 2025, during the club’s annual end-of-year party in Abuja.
In his acceptance speech,the new president said “I am honoured to take on this leadership role. I look forward to working with our members to build an even stronger, more vibrant Just Friends Club that continues to make a positive impact in our communities.”
He added: “I wish to express our gratitude to the members of this most prestigious club in Abuja for finding us worthy to serve as members of the executive. On behalf of the members of the newly elected executive, we wish to commit ourselves to serving the club with total dedication. The outgoing president and members of his executive have done so much for the club, and it is difficult to surpass what they have achieved. However, we commit ourselves to continue to steer the club forward and achieve new heights.”
Aloke succeds Mr. Fred Onoriode Ohwahwa, who served two distinguished terms as president of the club.
In his new role,the president is expected to focus on strengthening the club’s mission of fostering camaraderie, community development, and social engagement among its members.
Just Friends Club of Nigeria is a social organisation committed to promoting friendship, cultural exchange, and community service among its members across the country.