Kegite Club
The Kegite Club formerly known as Palm Wine Drinkers Association is a soci-cultural group in Nigeria headquartered in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Osun State, Nigeria, founded in 1962.[4][5]
| Formation | 1962[lower-alpha 1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Soci-cultural club |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Preserve African culture, promote peace |
| Headquarters | Obafemi Awolowo University |
Region served | Worldwide |
Key people | Olusegun Obasanjo (Grand Patron)[2][3] |
Formerly called | Palm Wine Drinkers Association |
| It is the second oldest social club in Nigeria after National Association of Seadogs | |
Notes
- some source says 1963[1]
References
- Ologbosere, Olumide (23 January 2020). "LASU Kegites Club celebrates 30 years anniversary". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- Reporter (17 April 2017). "EX-PRESIDENT OBASANJO, THE GRAND PATRON OF KEGITES CLUB, GYRATES WITH YOUTHS". City People Magazine. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- Odunayo, Adams (17 April 2017). "Obasanjo the Grand patron of supreme kegite club pictured gyrating (PHOTOS)". Legit.ng. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- U. Ohaeri, Jude; O. Oduyela, Samuel; A. Odejide,Olabisi; M. Dipe, T.; U. Ikwuagwu, Princewill; Zamani, Andrew (10 July 2009). "The History and Drinking Behaviour of the Nigerian Students' Palm Wine Drinkers Club". Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. 3 (2): 171–183. doi:10.3109/09687639609017391. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- Ejifoma, Rebecca (29 September 2020). "Nigeria: Kegites Are No Cultists, Says Hotelier Bose Daramola". This Day. Retrieved 22 February 2022 – via AllAfrica.
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