It is the oldest indigenous social club in Nigeria.
During the inaugural meeting the club's founders did not restrict its membership to those of Yoruba origin alone.
but ensured that it has a wide variety of people from different walks of life.
[2] The Yoruba Tennis Club is currently chaired by Bro.
[3] In September 2024, it marked its 98th anniversary[4][5][6] The first Chairman, Mr. V. Ade Allen, a notable social figure of his days led the Club through the early period and was the Chairman for eleven years.