ELDERS COUNCIL
custodians of tradition, values, and long-term vision of the Aviary Club
Empowering Minds Inspiring
The Elders Council (also called the Advisory Committee) is the highest body of wisdom, guidance, and institutional memory within the Aviary structure.
Aviary Club
of Nigeria
CORE PURPOSE
- Preserve the culture and legacy of the Aviary Club
- Guide leadership at Province, Grande, and Aviary levels
- Provide neutral and respected counsel
- Ensure decisions align with core values and constitution
COMPOSITION
Made up of:
- Highly respected senior Avians
- Past leaders ( Global President, Founders)
- Individuals with proven integrity, experience, and influence
Membership is usually:
- By appointment or recognition, not election
- Based on merit, contribution, and longevity
RESPONSIBILITIES
Counsel the Supreme Council, Offer guidance on major decisions and policies
- Mediate disputes between members or leadership
- Serve as a final internal arbitration body
- Uphold discipline, ethics, and code of conduct
- Recommend sanctions or corrective actions when necessary
- Interpret and protect the club’s constitution
- Advise on amendments and structural changes
- Mentor emerging leaders
- Provide guidance on leadership growth and succession
- Maintain traditions, history, and institutional knowledge
- Ensure continuity across generations
Grand Elder (Chairman)
- Head of the Elders Council
- Provides final guidance on critical matters
- Presides over all Elders meetings
Council Secretary
- Records meetings and resolutions
- Maintains official Elders documentation
- Handles communication within the council
30
+
Leadership
Integrity and accountability
150
K+
Mentorship
Strong decision-making ability
120
+
Visionary
Emotional intelligence and conflict resolution
100
+
Development
Commitment to member development
PRESERVATION OF LEGACY
CONSTITUTIONAL GUARDIANS
Their power is influence, not control.
“Where vision meets wisdom, the Aviary stands unshaken.”
Engr. Segun Olusakin
Chairman
we record today becomes the legacy that guides tomorrow.”
Elder Bimbo Shittu
Secretary
“Leadership is not in command, but in the strength to uphold unity when it matters most.”
Elder Ayo Olesin
Member
“A club that remembers its past will always command its future.”
Elder Segun Ologundudu
Member
“Without discipline, greatness is temporary; with it, legacy is eternal.”
Elder Segun Koiki
Member
“Peace within the Aviary is the true sign of strength among Eagles.”
Elder Niyi Osibemekun
Member
“An Eagle rises higher when guided by those who have mastered the skies before him.”
Elder Benson Igbudu
Member
“Growth is not expansion alone, it is direction guided by wisdom.”
Elder Tony Emeka
Member
“We are not just leaders of today, but guardians of tomorrow.”
Bar.Hope Iyare
Member
“Honor, loyalty, and brotherhood, these are the wings that sustain the Aviary.”
Elder Bidemi Agbaje
Member
“Eleven voices, one wisdom, guiding the Aviary beyond limits.”
Elder Funmi Oyesiku
Member
“We do not inherit the Aviary from our predecessors; we preserve it for those yet to rise.”
Elder John Oyakhire
“Principles are the backbone of the Aviary, when they stand firm, nothing can break us.”
Elder Ropo Oloyede
Member
“In every decision, let wisdom speak louder than pride.”
Elder Lanre Agoro
Member
“When Eagles stand as one, no storm can scatter the Aviary.”
Elder Kofoworola Oladeinde
Member