August 2025 Physical General Meeting

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Gerald Azonobo, at 12:30 PM.

The opening prayer was said by Prince Gogo Chidiebere, after which members rendered the National Anthem and Festac Grammar School Anthem.

The minutes of the previous meeting were circulated on the Association’s WhatsApp platforms for review.

With no corrections or omissions recorded, Tobi Joweigha moved adoption of the minutes and Joseph Eyop seconded the motion.

The Chairman commended members for responding positively to the 2025/2026 annual-dues cycle, which began on 1 July 2025.

At the time of the meeting, 54% of members were reported as having paid their annual dues.

Members who had not yet paid were encouraged to complete payment before the October deadline.

The meeting returned to the scholarship project that had remained under development from the July meeting.

The Chairman proposed a total scholarship package of ₦1,000,000 to support 10 graduating students, representing ₦100,000 per beneficiary toward higher-education costs.

Members discussed possible approaches to beneficiary selection and stressed the importance of proper verification before disbursement.

The school was expected to provide relevant student information, including academic results and evidence of admission where applicable, to support the due-diligence process.

Total package

₦1,000,000

Proposed beneficiaries

10 graduating students

Per beneficiary

₦100,000

This meeting advanced the scholarship structure and verification process. Beneficiaries were not finalised at this meeting.

1. 1.Morayo Dosunmu
2. 2.Tobi Joweigha
3. 3.Ayodele Ogunniyi
4. 4.Adekunle Osobu
5. 5.Aderonke Okunleye

The five-member Ad Hoc Committee was constituted to help develop the criteria and conditions for scholarship disbursement, verify prospective beneficiaries and review relevant academic and admission records.

The Committee was expected to liaise with Semiu Adegbuji (FEGSOSA Admin) to obtain supporting student information.

Its report was to be presented to the BOT for further action, with the Project Committee involved in subsequent implementation.

The Chairman reiterated that members were expected to support their assigned group-hosting responsibilities in accordance with FGSCAA rules, separately from annual membership dues.

The discussion also addressed compliance with meeting-hosting expectations and physical participation requirements.

The meeting resolved a Group A hosting-compliance matter and reiterated the need for future groups to observe meeting-hosting requirements.

The Chairman also raised concerns about members who lived locally but repeatedly did not attend physical meetings or failed to follow established procedures for absence.

Members were reminded of the importance of attendance, timely communication and compliance with the Association’s participation rules.

The Chairman confirmed that the venue for the 2025 Homecoming had been paid for and that arrangements for the Friday programme at the FHA field were progressing.

Members were informed that the 2025 Homecoming would proceed as planned.

The indicative Homecoming budget was reported at ₦20 million.

The Chairman reaffirmed the approved ₦100,000 Homecoming levy for registered members and stated that the payment deadline was 30 November 2025.

Members were encouraged to support the programme early enough to allow adequate planning.

• Food and refreshments
• Cakes and event decoration
• Photography and videography
• Live band / DJ
• Media and live streaming
• Souvenirs
• Ushers
• Security
• Invitation materials
• T-shirts
• FHA field setup
• Indoor and outdoor games
• Community charity activities
• Transport / bus hire
• Welcome-party arrangements

Planned community-support items included mobility aids, food items and other approved charitable support.

Joseph Eyop and Kolawole Akinboyewa were tasked with identifying a suitable lounge for the Homecoming welcome party and negotiating reasonable discounts where possible.

Beyond the mandatory Homecoming levy, members made additional voluntary pledges toward the programme during the meeting.

The fundraising exercise was expected to continue after the meeting.

Samuel Obilor suggested that diaspora fundraising be coordinated through the Diaspora Committee under Kelechi Nwuzor. The Chairman supported the proposal.

The Chairman encouraged members to complete payment for the approved Homecoming attire in good time and advised that late payment could attract increased cost.

The attire was intended to form part of the Gala Night participation arrangement.

Imeobong Akpan raised concerns about members who had exited their group communication platforms and were no longer responding to outreach.

The Chairman stated that the Board of Trustees would review such cases and report back to the Association.

• Scholarship Programme

  A ₦1 million scholarship package for 10 students was advanced, subject to verification and beneficiary criteria.

• Scholarship Committee

  A five-member Ad Hoc Committee was constituted to develop criteria and conduct due diligence.

• 2025 Homecoming

  Venue arrangements and programme planning moved forward, with an indicative ₦20 million budget.

• Member Participation

  Dues, meeting attendance and group-hosting obligations remained major governance priorities.