Toyin Falola Advocates for Social Clubs' Role in Governance

Professor Toyin Falola delivered a lecture titled “Globalisation and Social Clubs” at the Ibadan Social Group's Golden Jubilee anniversary held at the ISG Club House, Iyaganku GRA, Ibadan, on October 10, 2026. He called on Nigerian social clubs and voluntary associations to utilize their collective expertise and networks to address public concerns and governance challenges.

Falola argued that social clubs should extend their focus beyond member-centric activities to engage in discussions on issues affecting their communities. He highlighted the importance of these institutions in fostering trust, knowledge exchange, and collective action, asserting that they play a crucial role in the social infrastructure of communities.

He noted that while markets and governments have their roles, they cannot provide the social trust necessary for cohesive societies, which is the domain of civil society. Falola emphasized that social clubs are vital for developing relationships and accomplishing tasks that individual efforts cannot achieve.