July 2025 Physical General Meeting

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Gerald Azonobo, at 12:33 PM.

The opening prayer was said by Pastor Abodunde, after which members rendered the National Anthem and the Festac Grammar School Anthem.

The minutes of the previous meeting had been circulated on the Association’s WhatsApp platform because the Secretary was unavailable.

With no correction raised, Patrick Okeke moved the adoption of the minutes and Ayo Ogundiyi seconded the motion.

BOT Chairman Gerald Azonobo welcomed members and encouraged greater fellowship, mutual regard and participation in the Association’s activities.

In his State of the Alumni update, he reiterated the importance of members participating fully in FGSCAA programmes and institutional responsibilities.

The Chairman presented an update on the Association’s financial position at the close of the previous financial year and noted an improvement in members’ response to annual dues.

Members were reminded that the new FGSCAA financial year ran from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

Annual membership dues remained ₦36,000, with applicable consequences for late payment continuing under the Association’s governing rules.

The meeting reaffirmed the intention to hold the 2025 Homecoming programme.

Kola Akinboyewa, representing the Social Committee, updated members on planning progress and reported that arrangements were underway to secure the event hall, including a planned initial payment.

Bukola Alamu introduced the proposed material for the Homecoming Gala Night, which was accepted during the meeting.

Members were encouraged to make progressive contributions toward the Homecoming programme through approved Association arrangements.

The meeting discussed a proposed school-support initiative involving scholarships for Festac Grammar School students.

Bukola Alamu suggested that financial need should be considered in determining beneficiaries.

Members agreed that the scholarship proposal should remain pending until sufficient information and implementation criteria had been gathered.

The scholarship initiative was subsequently developed further at later 2025 General Meetings.

• Group D Matter

  The Chairman raised a matter involving funds generated within Group D for meeting-hosting purposes and emphasised the need for clearer handling of such funds to avoid recurrence of the issue.

• Member Birthday Support

  Imeobong Akpan suggested that the Association consider providing some form of support or recognition to members celebrating birthdays rather than discontinuing the practice entirely.

• Appreciation

  Hassan Yussuf thanked members for the support and goodwill shown to him.

Gbemi Olatayo reminded the BOT Chairman about the proposed raffle intended to appreciate members who had paid their 2024/2025 annual dues.

• 2025/2026 Financial Year

  Members were reminded that the financial year ran from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 and annual dues remained ₦36,000.

• 2025 Homecoming

  Planning continued, including venue arrangements and Gala Night preparation.

• Scholarship Proposal

  The education-support proposal remained under development pending fuller criteria and implementation information.

• Member Participation

  The meeting reinforced participation, fellowship and responsibility across Association activities.