Well done to all our seniors for handling this issue in a matured way and setting the right example and precedence for the rest of us. It is clear that everyone had good intentions.
That now done and dusted, lets face the task of achieving our goal. Which I believe is to raise 17 million and then the execution. If we spend so much time and energy debating on the later we might lose hold on the former. I advise that every set begin to go to work now. Please can we know the time frame to raise this money, so we can be guided accordingly. As a way of incentive, we can recognise and maybe give an award to the first 3 sets to hit the mark. For 92 set, I propose the hard working Rasak to coordinate for Lagos, the sleek Taiwo to coordinate for Abuja, the reserved Dayo for PH, the cool Bukki to handle the UK. Any seconders, additions, subtractions? Good morning everyone!! Money is coming to you today. You are favoured on every side. God is causing men to remember you now, for that business, job and opportunity. You walk in health, prosperity and victory. Have a fantastic day ahead. You are blessed and highly favoured. Osadolo Osamwonyi, 92 set. Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Sender: [email protected] Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:00:12 To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] INTERVENTION FUND: THE REAL ISSUE Senior Ugo Ben, good morning sir, by my timing here. The least of my intentions was to have made u feel the way u felt after my reactions. With due respect to you and all other great COJOSA members sharing passionate opinions on this very important matter, I express my regrets! The crux of this issue therefore, is for the intervention fund and project to be achieved, so I will plead that while we try to share our varying opinions, let's get moving contacting our set mates, without further ado. Senior Emeka, I am still on my knees sir, but had to bring my hands down to type this. Thank u all and God bless COJOSA Godwin Okpe Dragon 87' Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone provided by Airtel Nigeria. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Sender: [email protected] Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:00:35 To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] INTERVENTION FUND: THE REAL ISSUE @Lugo. Ugo Ben how are you and family? Sorry I missed the blasting posts and I apologise on behalf of the blasters. Both your comments and that of Bigwan are spot on and very edifying. The various chapters will work out modalities on the disbursement of the funds then appoint their monitors. Note that it is not conceivable that such funds be given to anyone. We will collectively use our money to do what it is meant to do. On the lighter note Godwin Okpe kneel down hands up and close your eyes. Kofo go and cut grass at Hyde park London and Adams submitt your one month provisions for penance. Emeka Igboanugo 82' Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile. -----Original Message----- From: lugo Ben <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:43:19 To: Josites Cojosa<[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Cc: mary Tombiri<[email protected]>; Dennis Iyelih<[email protected]> Subject: [Jos Commandos] INTERVENTION FUND: THE REAL ISSUE Great Commandos, I have read and re read my Sept 30 post on this forum “Before the 17 million intervention fund” and I’m yet to find a text or phrase where I, Ugo Ben muted or alluded or called for a probe on the administration of CSSJ. Similarly, there appears to be no evidence to suggest that I am against such a wonderful idea: an intervention fund for our alma mater as initiated by great and passionate commandos; Kofo Owojori (86) and Sagai John Adam (86). My personal opinion on such a proposal on a public domain was on the strategy or strategies that could be explored. Few minutes after these were posted on this forum my dear Godwin Okpe (87) came swinging and practically blasted me off. Two days ago, our own Kofo and Adams came accusing me of “muting” the probe idea. I think we are better than this. I shall NOT demand for an apology. What binds us together is stronger than whatever the differences in opinion, however I would expect COJOSA leaders especially our Eko Brothers/Sisters to intervene as suggested by Harold Nwariaku (88) on ”the tone of our emails”. I have come to realize that alumni matters are voluntary in nature and involve approaches that require motivation, inspiration, diplomacy, respect, appreciation, conviction etc. I had commended the President and VP of Lagos chapter (Saleh Barka, 86 and Babayeju Taiwo, 84) when I learnt they went to Jos on a fact finding mission. I also commended them on this forum when their initial report was posted by John Akadang (88) and Harold. On Oct 6 John informed us on this forum that a general meeting of COJOSA Lagos chapter will be called at end of this month (Oct) to discuss the report on the Jos visit. We are still waiting on the outcome of the deliberations from North America. Not sure if PH, Abuja and UK-IRL general assemblies have discussed but there are already set coordinators and monies are already been collected. With due respect to everybody on this forum, it is here that I really need help. I think the issue is not a probe on CSSJ. The real issue is Project management as pointed out by Gabriel Bigwan (85).That is the” weakest link” in the proposal. This is the real issue that may affect this good idea if not debated. We will raise the 17 million naira and maybe even more. Nobody has yet opposed the idea of raising money. For the sake of CSSJ even after this initial 17 million; let’s discuss the real issue either on this forum or at our various general meetings. I reckon ‘am a proponent of Due Process especially when it is everybody’s money. Thanks. Ugo Ben (82) A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion....Grantland Rice
