As a new era dawns at the 121-year-old Abeokuta Sports Club, visionary candidate OlaSheu Adebayo and his running mate Ayoolaseni Ayodele are set to bring transformative leadership and a wealth of experience to the table.
Let's hear from the leader of the team as he outlines their plans of action to redefine the club's landscape and usher in a brighter future. Excerpts:
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Q: What is the main focus of your campaign?
A: Our campaign focuses on building a stronger, safer, and more dynamic Abeokuta Sports Club through accountable, competent, transparent, and service-oriented leadership.
Q: What improvements will you make to the club's facilities?
A: We will Complete and properly fund the Keep-Fit section's facility. In addition, we will upgrade and restore the soccer pitch, build staff quarters/changing rooms for safety and privacy and also maintain and give a facelift to existing infrastructures.
Q: How will you engage with members and ensure their voices are heard?
A: We hope to prioritize member interests and welfare by providing regular, transparent financial reports, amplify diaspora voices and ensure their participation .We would also work with past presidents for guidance and continuity.
Q: What benefits will members receive from your leadership?
A: Members will enjoy value-added ID cards with exclusive benefits. In addition, we will revived traditional Friday gatherings with entertainment and also restored Tombola games with quarterly sessions. We would also patronise patronage of members' businesses.
Q: How will you ensure transparency and accountability?
A: We commit to regular, transparent financial reporting, showcasing competency in service, and adhering to the principles of Accountability, Competence, Transparency, and Service (A.C.T.S.)
Q: What sets your team apart?
A: Our team, led by OlaSheu Adebayo and Ayoolaseni Ayodele, is committed to putting sports at the heart of our progress, with a vision for a stronger, safer, and more dynamic Abeokuta Sports Club.
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The Vision is Codified as follows:
I, OlaSheu Adebayo, alongside my running mate, Mr. Ayoolaseni Ayodele, deeply appreciate the commitment and contributions of every member of Abeokuta Sports Club. Your active participation keeps our club vibrant and progressive.
Once elected as your President (by the grace of God), I assure you that your interests and welfare will always be prioritized through leadership that listens, acts, and delivers.
If entrusted with your mandate, here’s our commitment to YOU:
1. Keep-Fit: This is a section that needs proper funding as all members will be encouraged to be a part of it. We will ensure completion of the Section's facility and maintain proper funding of the section.
2. Value-Added ID Cards: Your club ID card will no longer be just a pass—it will become a value-added card, bringing exclusive benefits to members.
3. Restoration of Soccer Pitch: We will bring back the soccer pitch, upgrade it to standard, and return football to its rightful place in our club.
4. Building Staff Quarters/Changing
Rooms:
To ensure the safety of our staffs, we will create proper staff quarters/changing rooms, ending their exposure to risks at night, and privacy upon resumption and closure of service.
5. Prioritizing Sports Development:
As a complete sports person and an active participant, I will ensure sports is at the heart of our progress. It’s time we put a sports-inclined leader in charge to change the narrative!
6. Expanding Our Influence:
We will strengthen ties and increase recognition of our club’s influence among sister clubs, elevating our status in the sporting club.
7. Enhancing Security:
We will implement a strict security system—no more unchecked entries. The safety and protection of our members will be a top priority.
8. Amplifying Diaspora Voices:
Our members in the diaspora, as long as they remain financial members, will have their voices heard and respected.
9. Restoring Traditional Friday Gatherings:
We will revive and enrich our Friday traditional gatherings with more entertainment, including comedy and cultural showcases.
10. Bringing Back Tombola Games:
The glory of Tombola games will be restored, with quarterly, fully-sponsored sessions that will be widely publicized.
11. Transparent Financial Reporting:
We commit to regular, transparent reports on club finances—both income and expenditure—so you know exactly how your money is spent.
12. Supporting Members’ Businesses:
We will prioritize patronizing members’ businesses first; only when necessary will we consider external vendors.
13. Committed, Visible Leadership:
I pledge to be fully present and active, working tirelessly and being physically on ground to ensure the system works for all.
14. Respecting/Working with Past Presidents:
The voices of past presidents will be harnessed to guide and strengthen our administration, ensuring decorum and continuity.
15. Maintenance and Facelifts:
We will maintain, improve, and give a facelift to existing infrastructures, keeping our club vibrant and well-kept.
In total sum therefore, our pledge to the acronym: *A.C.T.S.* *(Accountability, Competence, Transparency, and Service)* is what stands us out from others. We will give account of our financial records in a transparent manner, showing competency in service.
Entrusting me with your vote as President and Mr. Ayoolaseni Ayodele as Vice President, Abeokuta Sports Club will reach new heights of excellence.
Come May 9, 2025, let’s unite for true progress. Vote en-mass... Vote OlaSheu and Ayoolaseni.
The Visionaries: #Your Team... #Your Voice.. #Your Future.
Together, we will build a stronger, safer, and more dynamic Abeokuta Sports Club!
OlaSheu Adebayo
Presidential Candidate
The Visionaries
May 2025
BRIEF ON THE TEAM LEAD, OLANREWAJU ADEBAYO SHEU
Olanrewaju Adebayo Sheu, an expert in Information Technology with a passion for contributing to the welfare, education and environment of communities, is dedicated and committed to serving the public believing that public service is about sharing happiness with community members.
Lanre believes strongly that leadership entails diligently serving people and aims at being a valuable resource in enhancing community, environment, promoting welfare and fostering educational advancement.
He holds the belief that when position of responsibilities are entrusted to reliable, hardworking and experienced individuals, the needs and aspirations of citizens would be met.
Olanrewaju Adebayo Sheu who is currently the Chief Executive Officer of LAFA Home Healthcare, Homewood since 2022, began his educational pursuit from the Ogun State Polytechnic (now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere) where he studied Marketing and proceeded to acquire the Associate of Arts from Harold Washington College where he studied General Studies and Criminology.
Not satisfied with these qualifications, he proceeded to obtain a Certificate from the Illinois Institute of Insurance with focus on Life, Health, Property/Casualty Insurance. His quest for more knowledge took him to DeVry University, Chicago, Illinois USA where he bagged a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science/Engineering.
In building a career in managing humans and resources, he proceeded to the University of Lagos for a Masters of Public Administration (MPA).
Today, Olanrewaju Adebayo Sheu manages personnel, department within Home Health Agencies, Hospital Divisions and Medical Clinics. He provides supervision for Nursing Staff, ensures high quality patient care, handles administrative duties, keeps records and manages budget.
In addition, he is the CEO/Managing Director Tectel Limited where he specializes in IT equipment with a focus on telecommunications, managing contracts and supplies various desktop and laptop computers, CCTV cameras and other IT equipment. He is a partner/managing director at Remluk Telecommunications where he engages in sales, installation, repair and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, office and home appliances.
He is a property manager and developer at LAFA incorporation. He had a stint of work with the UNITRIN dba United Insurance Company of America as a manager/supervisor between 2003 & 2009 and a Consultant to the Ogun State Governor on Revenue and ICT between 2015 & 2019.
Olanrewaju Sheu is a member of some professional bodies and social societies. Some of which are fellow applied information management professional, Nigeria, member, association of information technology professionals, member Abeokuta Sports Club, member, Egba Unity of Chicago among others.
He has some scholarships to his credit. Some of these are: a recipient of the President's Club Award for Insurance Professionals, Cancun Mexico, scholarship recipient DeVry University, Chicago, recipient of United States Government Grants ( for four consecutive years).
He is engaged in some community development services which include - welfare and catering Secretary, Abk Sports Club (2021-2023), past Emperor, empire section, Abk Sports Club (2019-2022), past social secretary, empire section, Abk Sports Club, President AGSOBA Club 8186, Founder, light of Islam mosque (Nigerian - American Muslim organization) among others.
Aside his administrative and leadership skills, Lanre has a strong problem - solving skill, excellent communication skill, detail oriented, a team player, adaptable and flexible ability to work under pressure, strong work ethics to mention but a few of his personal attributes.
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