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Supreme Eiye Confraternity

The Supreme Eiye Confraternity (SEC), also known as the National Association of Airlords (NAA), is
a confraterenity in Nigeria. It was established in 1965.

History Supreme Eiye Confraternity

SEC
The Supreme Eiye Confraternity was established
at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria in 1965 as
the Eiye Group.[1][2][3] Its founders were students
Goke Adeniji, Bayo Adenubi, Tunde Aluko, Bode
Fadase, Dele Nwakpele, Kayode Oke, and Bode
Sowunmi.[3] Its purpose is "to uphold the core
nature of the African culture with a commitment
to excellence" and "to make [a] positive impact on Founded 1965
University of Ibadan
the socio-political psyche of Nigeria and ensure
complete break away from [the] colonial/imperial Type Confraternity
[2]
cultural domination of the time". In 1969, it
Affiliation Independent
became the Supreme Eiye Confraternity (SEC).[3]
Status Active
The group registered with the government as the
National Association of Airlords (NAA).[2] It has Scope International

added chapters or forums throughout Nigeria and


Colors Blue and
countries in North Africa, West Africa, the Middle White
[2]
East, and Western Europe. The majority of its
members are teenagers, college students, and Symbol Eagle

recent college graduates.[2] Nickname Fliers, Airforce, and


Airlords
Symbols
Other name National Association
of Airlords
The name Eiye is Yoruba for bird, coming from
the expression eiye o ni sa sun, on buta or "a bird Headquarters Ibadan, Oyo State
has no pot, yet feeds itself".[3][4] Its symbols is an Nigeria

eagle.[4] Members have a bird tattoo on the back


of their left arm.[5] Cities with a chapter are called nests, with its "mother nest" being in Ibadan.[4]
The confraternity's colors are blue and white.[6] Members wear fez caps, inscribed with the date
6:15.[6] The group celebrates its anniversary on June 15.[6]

Its leader is called a Capone, referring to American gangster Al Capone.[2] Members are referred to
as Fliers, Airforce, and Airlords.

Controversies and member misconduct

Although formed as a student group, the BBC reports that it has become a crime group, with many
members committing violence and crimes in Nigeria and abroad, including drug trafficking, passport
forgery, and sex trafficking.[2][4] The Guardian has called it a "secret cult".[2] The Police Campaign
Against Cultism and Other Vices of Nigeria Police Force calls the Supreme Aiye Confraternity a
"dangerous and unlawful group".[6]

Its initiation ceremonies include beatings and hazing, often requiring recruits to commit crimes
such as armed robbery, "obligatory rapes", or physical attacks on faculty members.[2][5] Some former
members claim they were kidnapped and forced to join during the group's celebrations.[5]

See also

Confraternities in Nigeria

List of confraternities in Nigeria

References

1. Odinkalu, Chidi Anselm. "Banditry in Nigeria – A Brief History of A Long War" (https://opinion.pr
emiumtimesng.com/2018/12/28/banditry-in-nigeria-a-brief-history-of-a-long-war-by-chidi-ansel
m-odinkalu/) . Premium Times. Retrieved October 14, 2024.

2. "Nigeria: The Eiye confraternity, including origin, purpose, structure, membership, recruitment
methods, activities and areas of operation; state response (2014-March 2016) [NGA105490.E]"
(https://www.ecoi.net/en/document/1200790.html) . Immigration and Refugee Board of
Canada. 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2024-10-14.

3. Akinosho, Lekan (August 9, 2008). "The Role Of Confraternities In Nation-Building: Nigeria As


Case Study" (https://gamji.com/article8000/NEWS8193.htm) . National Association Of Airl
Lords (N.A.A.) Canada Chapter. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
4. "The world of Nigeria's sex-trafficking 'Air Lords' " (https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-3524
4148) . BBC News. 2016-01-27. Retrieved 2024-10-14.

5. Usman, Evelyn (April 23, 2017). "My horrifying Eiye confraternity initiation" (https://www.vangua
rdngr.com/2017/04/horrifying-eiye-confraternity-initiation/) . Vanguard. Retrieved October 14,
2024.

6. "Beware as Eiye Confraternity celebrates Day – POCACOV warns parents, youths, hoteliers" (htt
ps://oyoreporters.com/beware-as-eiye-confraternity-celebrates-day-pocacov-warns-parents-yo
uths-hoteliers/) . Oyo Reporters. 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2024-10-14.

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