- EPA President Adeyinka Adenekan says the association remains committed to scholarships, community service and preserving Egba heritage.
- Eko Club President Kunle Alaka urges Nigerians in the diaspora to remember their roots and pass cultural values to future generations.
- Both leaders describe the annual picnic as a platform for strengthening family bonds, unity and lasting community impact.
The President of the Egba Progressive Association (EPA), Honourable Adeyinka Adenekan, and the President of Eko Club, Honourable Kunle Alaka, have reaffirmed their commitment to preserving Nigerian heritage, strengthening community ties and investing in future generations through education and social support.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the two leaders made the remarks during the 2026 Egba Progressive Association Family and Friends Summer Picnic held at George Bush Park in Houston, Texas, where members of the Egba community, Eko Club and other Nigerians gathered for a day of recreation, networking and cultural celebration.
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Speaking in an interview with Eko Hot Blog Publisher, Otunba TJ Abass, Adenekan explained that the annual picnic goes beyond entertainment, describing it as one of the association’s most important platforms for building relationships, preserving culture and supporting members of the community.
Responding to a question on the legacy and vision of the Egba Progressive Association since its establishment in 1995, Adenekan thanked Eko Club and its leadership for honouring the association with their presence.
“I want to thank Eko Club for honouring us. Thank you to the President of Eko Club, Honourable Kunle Alaka, for joining us today. I also welcome all our brothers and sisters,” he said.
According to him, the association was founded with the goal of bringing Egba sons and daughters together, strengthening family relationships and ensuring that future generations continue the values handed down by their forefathers.
“We do this to foster the community and bring everyone together. One of our missions is to bring families closer so that the legacy can continue while we also enjoy ourselves,” Adenekan said.
He noted that while the picnic offers an opportunity for relaxation and celebration, the association remains focused on programmes that directly impact people’s lives.
“We organise this for our people because we want our community to continue growing. We want our children to carry on the values we inherited. Beyond celebrating together, we also help people through scholarships and other community support programmes.”
Adenekan added that the association’s commitment to service has remained consistent since 1995, with initiatives aimed at assisting members through educational support, medical assistance and other humanitarian interventions while keeping the Egba identity alive among families living abroad.
Also speaking during the event, President of Eko Club, Honourable Kunle Alaka, commended the Egba Progressive Association for sustaining a tradition that promotes unity among Nigerians in the diaspora.
He urged members never to lose sight of their heritage despite living outside Nigeria.
“Continue what you are doing and remember where you come from, Nigeria,” Alaka said.
“Remember the legacy of our forefathers. Gatherings like this remind us of who we are and help our children find a like-minded community.”
He stressed that preserving cultural values is essential to ensuring younger generations understand their identity and remain connected to their roots.
“We cannot forget our home. We are grateful to spend this time together and hope that we continue to live freely as one community. Egba and Eko are always the same.”
The annual EPA Family and Friends Picnic featured games, family activities, food and opportunities for members to reconnect, but both leaders agreed that its greatest value lies in strengthening relationships, preserving culture and encouraging members to give back through scholarships, medical support and other community-based initiatives.
For both the Egba Progressive Association and Eko Club, the gathering was more than a social event. It served as a reminder that unity, service and cultural heritage remain the foundation upon which the Nigerian community in the diaspora continues to grow.
