Hi guys,A few weeks ago, I started a small write up on "my memories of
command". I guess I was inspired by some of the stories I was reading, and
wanted to share my own version of how I saw Command in my days. I stopped when
the direction of conversation changed, but thinking about it, I will finish it
and post it sometime.
The diversity in this group is simply sublime and it is interesting to see how
the different views are expressed and received.Do you guys know that just by
reading your comments, one can try to describe some of us here? It's just
beautiful to see how we pour ourselves out when we write. Maybe one day, when I
have the time, I will try to do short descriptions of people who have
contributed here. I may not be 100% correct, but I'm sure some things I say
will hit home.
As for our dear Command, hmmmmmm!
I will like us to keep the ideas coming, as somehow, we will find a way to
agree on what must be done. My suggestion is to go for something that will
outlive us, like a foundation or a scholarship.
If we are able to agree on some kind of yearly contribution, we can have the
best student in the entrance exams, or the interviews, go through the school on
a scholarship fund. This will drive students to want to do well.
We might also make it that the best graduating student goes through university
on a scholarship. This may push them to focus on their academics.
If we are able to pull more funds together, we can extend it to sports – the
best athlete, or the best in something will get an opportunity to develop their
interest in any institute of their choice anywhere in the world.
These are big dreams I know, but it is something to aspire to. If we as a group
can find a way to set this up, posterity will refer to us as the ones who
created a new future for Command.
I still think the school is ultimately about the students who pass through it;
though the state of the infrastructure is very concerning.
I also think that the attention this will give to the school will force the
authorities to want to present a better image.
Harold Nwariaku88.
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:59:12 -0800
Subject: Re: A MUST READ! Re: [Jos Commandos] The State of Command Jos
Vivi, U can count on me here,
When I say d sch has fallen, I have with facts. U would see pictures I took in
the 80's,d very foundatn of Command, how we sat in glass classes, green
quadrangles, clear No-go areas about the Hostel area by vehicles, Snr now men
and sisters now mothers, U guys would laugh where did this all came from but I
have them.
U guys would see how the presence assembly hall was built, how the dinning hall
used to be, alot of glorious days in the Sun of our their old CSSJ.
I await a way for wand to re-awrite our CSSJ.
Thanks.
Arewo.
85.
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To: [email protected]
Sent: Thu, November 11, 2010 7:22:31 AM
Subject: A MUST READ! Re: [Jos Commandos] The State of Command Jos
Dear Paul and all ye Commandos ,
I feel you in this matter.
2 things I feel can be done. A couple us can pay a visit to the school to
ascertain what it will cost to put the place back in shape.
Then let's come back to lagos and organise a fund raising dinner and invite all
the who is who's whose children have passed through the scool.
Those of us who have pictures from command in its days of glory should get them
together as we will need them for publicity.
If we pursue this event with huge publicity and 'funfare' we will achieve
something big. Haba! Command, my Command.
Vivian Akinyosoye.
86' set.
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From: Paul Afiegbe <[email protected]>
Sender: [email protected]
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:05:02 -0800 (PST)
To: <[email protected]>
ReplyTo: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] The State of Command Jos 2
Hello Everyone,
I did drew the attention of the house about this sometimes in Nov' 09 last
year. Am happy people are now getting angry and asking questions. I see good
responses coming.
If 90's sets are crying out this loud! What should the 80's sets do! Maybe we
should all go to Jos n block the Sch gate for quick answers.
What U 90's sets are crying about is just a chip of what CSSJ was in my time. I
felt a deep pain when I did visit. I walked in through my classs, dinning hall
to the my hostel, not even one student stopped or greated me, that's how low
the moral up bring of the young one's in sch.
All the green grass quadrangles are gone, very tall grass in our football pitch
behind the Admin block, buildings planted indiscriminately. U need to visit. I
assure U, from the gate U will start to cry. Or better still if not for the
name of the sch, U might drive pass it only to reach FGC then U will recon U've
passed Commmand.
CSSJ now pass for Naragutta Sch.
I hope to be in Abj when Commandant would visit, Guys & Chicks, lets take our
WARS to him when he visit.
Thanks.
Afiegbe Paul Arewo
85 set.
From: Kadiri Ibrahim <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tue, November 9, 2010 3:21:39 PM
Subject: [Jos Commandos] The State of Command Jos!
Hello,
Compliments.
It just came into my mind that all this while,we have been complaining about
the deplorable state of Command Jos and we are yet to look deep within.
Seeing pictures of the present state of CSSJ,gives you the jibes.The first
thing that comes to our mind is what can we do&how fast can we implement it.
Have you ever asked yourselves.......What has the Military been doing with all
the funds allocated to Military schools by the Federal government.The Military
has an educational unit primarily for educational purpose.
Funds are allocated for the yearly upkeep of this schools.
The question should be....what's the Flow process?are the funds reaching the
school?what has the commandant been doing?where are the loop holes coming from?
The Commandant should be heavily questioned.....since he is the last man
standing.
The Ufodike era also popped into my mind,the way&manner he almost milked the
school
financially.
The Flow should be questioned,not just we(the ex-students)crying over the
deplorable state of the school.Fine that we can make our own contribution but
what stops the school from been fair to the students.
Government has made provision for all this,down to the basic infrastructures
like Computers,to tell you or show you how the world is advancing.......Did the
school make any provision for it,which I doubt but yet the school was. smiling
with the recently Donated Computers......then where did the funds allocated for
the provision of the computers gone to?
Additional questions......What has the Military Educational unit doing about
the states of the school?Do they still supply educational materials like
before?What does the Commandant do with all the funds channelled to him?
Why are the students paying the huge price?
Next time we are making donations to the school.....It should be questioned
internally...not just
because of the glory of it.
My Candid observation.
Nice day
BR//
