Retired BPE Director, Amaechi Aloke Emerges New JFCN President
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja
A retired director at the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Chief Amaechi Aloke, has been elected the new President of one of the nation’s foremost social clubs – Just Friends Club of Nigeria (JFCN)).
JFCN is a social organisation committed to promoting friendship, cultural exchange, and community service among its members across the country.
Aloke, who emerged during the election of the new executive committee of the club in Abuja, weekend, will serve a three-year term, which is subject to renewal for an additional term of three years on expiration.
A statement by the club’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr. Efe Awhinahwi, said Aloke succeeds Mr. Fred Onoriode Ohwahwa, who served two distinguished terms as president of the club.
According to the statement, the new President brings in a wealth of experience in public service and leadership, and is poised to guide the Abuja-based JFCN toward new heights.
“His distinguished career at the BPE was marked by dedication, integrity, and a commitment to national development,” the statement said
Other members of the Executive Committee (EXco) are: 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.
“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.”
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.
