Leadership · Urhobo Social Club Lagos

Office of the President

Chief (Sir) Lucky Arhere, FCA

President · Assumed office September 2025

A chartered accountant, Rotarian and hospitality businessman, Chief Sir Lucky Arhere is an Agbarho traditional titleholder and a Knight of the Catholic Church. He leads the club with a clear five-point agenda for the Urhobo people.

Building the Urhobo House in Lagos.
Scholarships for indigent Urhobo students.
Empowerment and support for Urhobos and their communities.
Collaboration on the promotion of the Urhobo language.
Peace, harmony and conflict resolution among Urhobos.

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Chief (Sir) Lucky Arhere, President of the Urhobo Social Club Lagos, in traditional Urhobo regalia — Chief (Sir) Lucky Arhere, President, Urhobo Social Club Lagos.

2025 – 2026

Current Executive Committee

The executive leadership inaugurated in 2025.

An officer being sworn into office at the August 2025 inauguration of the Urhobo Social Club Lagos executive — An officer is sworn in, August 2025.

President Chief (Sir) Lucky Arhere reading the oath to the 2025–2026 Urhobo Social Club Lagos executive at the August 2025 inauguration — President Chief (Sir) Lucky Arhere reads the oath to the 2025–2026 executive, August 2025.

Position	Name
President	Chief (Sir) Lucky Arhere
Vice President	Chief Daniel Oghoyone
Secretary General	Barr. Onome Akpeneye
Assistant Secretary General	Mr Sunny Akpodiogaga
Financial Secretary	Mr John Ologe
Treasurer	Chief Clement Ahwana
Social / Publicity Secretary	Prince Ochuko Obayendo
Welfare Secretary	Mr Johnson Nikoro
Sergeant-at-Arms	CSP Okoloko

2023 – 2025

Previous Executive Committee

Inaugurated in Lagos on 1 August 2023 under President Okakuro Wilson Okpubigho, whose administration championed a scholarship scheme for Urhobo students, unity and transparency, a membership drive, and fundraising for the Urhobo House around the club's 50th anniversary.

Swearing-in of President Okakuro Wilson Okpubigho at the Urhobo Social Club Lagos executive inauguration on 1 August 2023 — Swearing-in of President Okakuro Wilson Okpubigho, 1 August 2023.

President Okakuro Wilson Okpubigho and the 2023 executive of Urhobo Social Club Lagos in traditional regalia — President Okakuro Wilson Okpubigho (centre) with the 2023 executive of Urhobo Social Club, Lagos.

Position	Name
President	Okakuro Wilson Okpubigho
Vice President	Engr Akpevwe Onyase
Secretary General	Mr Macduff Efetabore
Assistant Secretary General	Barr. Onome Akpeneye
Treasurer	Chief Clement Awhana
Financial Secretary	Mr John Ologe
Publicity Secretary	Mr Johnson Nikoro
Welfare Officer	Mr Diamond Okotete
Sergeant-at-Arms	SP Godwin Okoloko

Continuity & Institutional Memory

Leadership Through the Years

Each administration has contributed to the club's enduring identity through cultural visibility, scholarship, member welfare, Urhobo unity advocacy and the Urhobo House project.

Period	President / Leadership	Public focus
1973 founding era	Chief Isaac Innocent Iyeyemi	Foundational leadership
Barovbe era	Chief Johnson Modika Barovbe JP	Unity, institutional leadership, BOT stewardship
2017	Prince Austin Enajemo-Isire	Urhobo House and wider Urhobo cooperation
2019	Olorogun Edoreh Ejenavi Agbah	Executive renewal and cultural continuity
2021	Olorogun Jacob Diedjomahor	Visibility, member welfare and Urhobo House
2023	Olorogun Wilson Okpubigho	Scholarship, transparency, reconciliation, membership drive
2025 onward	Chief Sir Lucky Arhere, FCA	Urhobo House, scholarship, empowerment, language and unity

In Memoriam · Elder-Statesman Tradition

Late Chief Johnson Modika Barovbe, JP

Aghwotu of Urhoboland, of blessed memory

The late Chief Johnson Modika Barovbe JP remains one of the most revered figures associated with Urhobo Social Club, Lagos. As a former President and later Chairman of the Board of Trustees, he embodied the club's elder-statesman tradition, combining cultural pride, education, leadership and advocacy for Urhobo unity.

During his active years he championed the need for a centralised and vibrant UPU branch in Lagos, serving Urhobos across Lekki, Victoria Island, Surulere, Apapa and Ikeja. He called for closer engagement among Urhobo leaders, clubs, women, youth groups and diaspora communities, and appeared prominently at USCL's intellectual, cultural and community events.

Honoured with the cultural title Aghwotu of Urhoboland, and as Managing Director of Westminster College, Lagos, he reflected the club's belief that Urhobos in Lagos must remain organised, united and connected to the wider Urhobo nation. His legacy endures.

Moments in Active Service

Standing with UPU President-General Olorogun Moses Taiga at the 2017 “A Day With Urhobo Social Club Lagos” unity gathering.
Hosting Professor Pat Utomi for a development conversation on Delta State in Maryland, Lagos (2017).
Welcoming Dr Goodie Ibru and Chief Engr Samson Okwesa at the 2019 USCL executive inauguration.
Leading community engagements, including a USCL visit to the Dafinone family in Lagos.
Receiving the cultural honour of Aghwotu of Urhoboland.

Late Chief Johnson Modika Barovbe, JP, Aghwotu of Urhoboland, in traditional Urhobo regalia — Late Chief Johnson Modika Barovbe, JP. Aghwotu of Urhoboland.

Chief Johnson Barovbe with UPU President-General Olorogun Moses Taiga at the 2017 Urhobo unity gathering in Lagos — With UPU President-General Olorogun Moses Taiga at the 2017 Urhobo unity gathering in Lagos.

Chief Johnson Barovbe with Dr Goodie Ibru and Chief Engr Samson Okwesa at the 2019 USCL executive inauguration — With Dr Goodie Ibru and Chief Engr Samson Okwesa at the 2019 USCL executive inauguration.

Professor Pat Utomi in a group picture with members of Urhobo Social Club Lagos — Hosting Professor Pat Utomi for a Delta State development conversation, Maryland, Lagos (2017).

Chief Johnson Barovbe and other USCL figures during a community visit to the Dafinone family in Lagos — A USCL community visit to the Dafinone family in Lagos.

Distinguished Company

Notable Members & Figures

USCL is a distinguished body of Urhobo professionals, entrepreneurs, public servants, legal practitioners, academics, accountants, hospitality leaders, community advocates and cultural custodians.

Olorogun Moses Taiga

Former President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union and a respected USCL member and friend of the House.

Chief Goodie Ibru

Eminent Urhobo leader and friend of the House, a familiar presence at USCL gatherings and unity engagements.

Chief Simeon Ohwofa, KSC

Former President and Board of Trustees figure; a custodian of the club's history and an active voice in Urhobo Historical Society work.

Prof. Pat Utomi (guest) Prof. Joseph Abugu (SAN) Chief Wilson Okpubigho Olorogun Jacob Diedjomahor Prince Austin Enajemo-Isire Olorogun Edoreh Agbah Chief Bright Apinoko Dr David Isiavwe Barr. Onome Akpeneye

The Club in Pictures

Moments from the Club

Scenes from USCL gatherings, including the executive inauguration held in Lagos on 1 August 2023. More photographs will be added as they become available.

A cross-section of members' wives at the 2023 USCL inauguration — Members' wives at the 2023 inauguration. The club's family culture.

Urhobo Social Club Lagos leaders and elders at the high table — Leaders and elders at the high table.

Four members of the Urhobo Social Club Lagos in traditional white tops and red beads, seated together at a club gathering — Members at a club gathering.

A member standing to address a roomful of Urhobo Social Club Lagos members at a club meeting — A member addresses the gathering.

Four Urhobo Social Club Lagos members in traditional Urhobo regalia seated on a white sofa — Senior members in full Urhobo regalia.

A USCL member recording the proceedings of a club meeting in a logbook — Recording the proceedings.

Leadership & Executive