Mike, greetings, first, you have begun by breaking the rule, you did not introduce yourself or follow the formalities of which set and house you passed out from (Great apologies if you are my senior) On the other side, Col Ayoola, the first commandant of the great school command jos, highlighted both aspects of the motto of our school "DISCIPLINE first and therafter KNOWLEDGE". Therefore you cannot be right that he instilled INDISCIPLINE in us. He actually highlighted it. His style of Discipline was not pleasant, but it robbed on most of us prized reward of many virtures both mentally and physically. If a poll is taken, he will be judged to have built men and women of self respect, integrity and hardwork My 2 pence contribution. Regards John 88, FHH
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God" Eph 2:8 --- On Tue, 9/7/10, Mmaette Ojo <mmae...@mtnnigeria.net> wrote: From: Mmaette Ojo <mmae...@mtnnigeria.net> Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Farin - Gada Train. 85 Takes It To: "'JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com'" <JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com> Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:13 AM That's right Daniel, Ayoola's style did have a lot of pay-offs on us. I too owe him for a great part of who I am today. Imagine at 14 and freshly relocated back to Naija, my 1st few months was a dream, no, a Nightmare. Even though I was in form 3( almost a senior), I couldn't understand why the man walked around with that multiple mouth koboko, and would use the thing on you at sight, whether what you were doing at the time for good or bad. So me I soon just made sure I stayed away from his sight. I remember also Wednesdays, the trotting day, if you were in motion, you had to be trotting or else, you would have to face that koboko; so again me, I generally stayed put on Wednesdays to avoid that stink. Anyone remember romeo and Juliet list? The assembly hall show? I almost hurt myself badly from thinking a letter would be sent to my dad about something I was not even guilty of, you see, my dad was the only other man I feared more than Ayoola, luckily that one didn't happen. But hey, with all these, I soon became a stronger person, some even said later that I too was feared. I soon learnt discipline, respect and deep commitment with no option to fail, these are who I am today and no one can take them away from me. Ayoola was unique in his way, he was a good man. Mmaette Ojo Dragon house capt. 88 set -------------------------- Mmaette ojo From: Daniel Opolo [mailto:dan_op...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 11:37 AM To: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com <JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Farin - Gada Train. 85 Takes It Lest u forget Command is a paramilitary school and like it or not, the administrators were supposed to be strict over and above the regular principals / headmasters! Besides, Lt Col Ayoola's discipline earned me 5 A's and 3 C's, and till date my colleagues and friends dont understand how i am able to out-jog all of them every last sunday of the month when we meet for the ritual (especially as i dont play football with them). Rules are rules, and breaking the rules under him got you the sanctions without sentiments! And it must have been the same for others after him. Pls try and address issues instead of attacking the person! Sneaking, indiscipline, action, parents access to all school environment etc are all issues,... Ayoola i believe played his role and deserves our respect,.. scratch that; he more than earned it. Dan opolo FHH '89 From: mike Balasom <mikibala...@yahoo.co.uk> To: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, September 7, 2010 10:05:47 AM Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Farin - Gada Train. 85 Takes It Arewo, how you dey sef ? You just brought up LT. Col Ayoola"s issue. It is my believe that it was him that brought the gross indicipline into cssj with his jungle justice method that led to the indefinate suspension/expulsion of some students then for no fault of theirs. if you can remember then, there was a tuck shop that runs till 6pm for students to get their needs especially AMBROSIA that is bread as porpularly called by students, outing was open to all, and visiting days were so sweet. but when he came, he scattered every thing in the name of instilling discipline. his tenure had the highest sneeking record, parents were not very eager to come visit their children in school for the fear of being insulted by the commandant. Parent dont even know about the school environment because their movements were restricted. I strongly believe you participated in ACTION and it was fun, even though it does not occur often, I know the punishment for that then was V portion of grass to cut. Can you believe that Ayoola expelled 13 student for action some of whom were not even in the dinning hall. His reign was a reign of TERROR. He never knew how to deal with student. If it were now I would have prescribe A course for him on child psychology. Glad to read from you. Cheers to all COJOSAs. Its me Michael Kingsley (Tiger House then.) From: Reuben Yaktal <reubenyak...@yahoo.com> To: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 6 September, 2010 21:48:35 Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Farin - Gada Train. 85 Takes It Kester/Mike I still dey kankpe. I am fine here(Aberdeen) preparing for the cold. I visited CSSJ some time back and was really shocked by the state of things. But think i saw some little change in August '10 when i was in Jos. Have read all that is going on about our former House Master Pa Uwakwe, i shall send in my contribution. Kester hope u know that Zakka is late? Also heard that PK is late too, i really have not confirmed that. I do appreciate all the hits from the old students, its really some good stress therapy. It also brings to memory some of those joyous moments in CSSJ. Markus Danrimi, Elaigwu(teacher), Daniel Mamjing(Jack Lord) are all in the Army. I dont know where they are serving at the moment. take Kia guys and God bless u richly Reuben Yaktal Tiger/Republic House Set '84 --- On Sat, 9/4/10, mikeagana2...@yahoo.com <mikeagana2...@yahoo.com> wrote: From: mikeagana2...@yahoo.com <mikeagana2...@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Farin - Gada Train. 85 Takes It To: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010, 3:31 PM Reuben Yaks where you dey sef? You still dey yankee or you don return. Really command boys worry. I met an FGC old boy 83 set lately. The mere mention of Command kept him shock for a while. He remembered all the football loses they suffered in our hands. Anyway guys don't forget Papa Uwakwe's contribution. Let's show him we care. Stay blessed. Mike Agana (83 set) Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN From: Reuben Yaktal <reubenyak...@yahoo.com> Sender: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 14:30:52 -0700 (PDT) To: <JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Farin - Gada Train. 85 Takes It Yes oo guys. Ah aah Arewo, you worry. Any way, it was such exploits that gave us the BRAVERY to go to St John's College to teach them some lessons on combat and also showed them what we have learnt in Kwaf. It could'nt have been just as easy as it was for Just the few CSSJ students (then). On that occassion, St John's College had a double tragedy in one night. They lost the match at Hilcrest and they got good 'panel beating' for daring Command guys. Its was fun while we were there. Bless u all Reuben Yaktal Tiger House 84 set --- On Sat, 9/4/10, Paul Afiegbe <ar...@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Paul Afiegbe <ar...@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Farin - Gada Train. 85 Takes It To: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010, 2:01 PM Ify, I do feel 4 u guys who came after US ( 82-86). U guys came when party was over. CSSJ held her own in J-town. We Shoke dat town town from Acada - Sports. March pass parade 4get it. In 84 we where honourably asked 2 step down at J Stadium due to toomuch perfection dat u can't tell d difference btw CSSJ n d Brigade at gaurds in d parade. Go back 2 sch n check d Principal office, trophies from our expliots. Our Girls Hokey team was sometin else. Sad 2 say dis but dat field is no more by my last count visit in 2009. D present day CSSJ is a GHOST of Her self. We had our place n time in d SUN. Arewo 85 From: "femimo...@yahoo.com" <femimo...@yahoo.com> To: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 4:21:41 PM Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Farin - Gada Train. 85 Takes It Men! This is an incredible story! CSSJ has a rich history. Ify Monye '94 set Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Nigeria From: Paul Afiegbe <ar...@yahoo.com> Sender: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 04:53:18 -0700 (PDT) To: <JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Jos Commandos] Farin - Gada Train. 85 Takes It Snr Kess, while I hail 84 sets as raw rear untouchable nerve breaking people, 4 a reminder, these 84 set dared 82 & 83 set and they stole our shine (85 set). 4 sneaking 85 tops all sets in d 80's. While d 84 set where abt 2 leave, CSSJ had her 1st Army Principal ( Lt-Col E.O. Aye-ola). D Commandant's coming broke d rack & file in d sch. He discipled Teachers & Students as He feel fits.Teacher where not spared disciple in d present of students, dis broke d moral . Exalts were only issued by d Commandant. Resident Teachers needed one 2 visit Jos Town. D admin Officer 1 Captain was not spared also. Now since 1 bull Dog cannot man students & Teachers, sneaking became free 4 all. In our time, 1st term d line was already drawn. Teachers pitched in wit d students. We all became 1 team against d Commandant. We all hide within each other 2 avoid d wrap of d Commandant. When a Teacher sees a Student sneaking, He or She advisers U ( Student) 2 wear d Sch uniforn when sneaking. In our time d emergency bells were stroke very offen. On 2 occassions head counts where made on a Sunday, 4 u could tell cssj compound was empty. As d count was going on, from 100 round ups, lists starting building 4 ghost & spirit of all absentice. Dis repeated itself n all occassions d Commandant lost against the TEAM COMMAND. Hence when sneaking, u report ur intention on what Train u want 2 ride on. Each Train time had a team coach driver. U book ur case, and if found eligible , u meet @ d set STATION zero spot 4 departure. D rake & file was followed here. A Snr most head each team. Every Coach checks in with d big bosses ( 5A-5D Class Captains). I was d Class Captian of 5A. I was not a prefect in my time but I had at least 7 prepects in my class which made me d Capon D Titi of Set 85. I had an Adjustant ( James Aliyu ). I could tell u what Train has left or enrout or back routing n d thier ETA's. There was no laid down rules but every Train coach must return with d same departure souls on board. And 4 been the Capon d Titi, I had was nerver out of edibles 24-7. We started d FARIN- GADA TRAIN. Of d old times, sneaking was done immediately after lunch 2 catch up with 2:30pm Quararafa Film only. In our time we still follow d 2:30pm start up time but had 11 other Trains. D Train starts at 2:30pm till 11:30pm. U could track the sneaking Train n book 4 supplies. Basically they were all Farin-Gada bound 4 Mai Shayi Has any SET came dis close? I will only point 2 Set 86 only. 2 days in history in my time 75% of d student sneak out on broad day light, 1 was when We lost a very good Teacher who got burnt in an auto accident near Uni-Jos n when 1 of my set mate put 2 bed during our WACE exams in a hut 3 schools towards Farin-Gada. In these times, if d Commandant knew no body seems to care anymore. Peace. Arewo 85. From: "kay...@yahoo.com" <kay...@yahoo.com> To: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 9:24:57 AM Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Commandant and sports tournaments Command Jos has always been an institution of sneakers.no wonder our boys always do well in covert operations and excel in the NDA.who remembers the massive sending home of students around 82 when half the boys in school went out to watch the hottest chinese film then..I think it was the 36 chambers of shaolin.we who did not sneak were making fun of them that CSSJ is the 37th chamber. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile. From: Ebifemi Steve <stevebl...@yahoo.com> Sender: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:03:34 -0700 (PDT) To: <joscommandos@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Commandant and sports tournaments I rmber we drawn 1 all wit N M S in 96.best result against them durin my 6yrs in CSSJ.goal was scored by Seun fafowora.in 92 was in jss 2 I didn't c d match against AFMS.how culd I ve sneaked, I Neva get mind then. The memories r great.I'm greetin evry one. Ayo Ebifemi 97 set On Fri Sep 3rd, 2010 1:51 PM PDT yemmoo...@yahoo.com wrote: >Hello Taiwo, Osadolor, Femi Adeyemo, and all '92 grad set, and everyone in >this group. Longest time. I m so glad we are all doing great. To Him alone be >all the Glory. > >Warmest regards to all my seniors, mates and younger ones. > >Love always. > >Yemi Adeyemo '92 set > >Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN > >-----Original Message----- >From: osadolo osamwonyi <tanko...@yahoo.com> >Sender: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 07:42:41 >To: <JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com> >Reply-To: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Commandant and sports tournaments > >Taiwo, i know we either rushed the guards at the gate or we sneaked out and i >think we got in trouble when we came back or so. People please comply with the >ground rules. Its much easier when you know is sending a mail. Thanks. > >Osadolo (92set) > > > > > >________________________________ >From: "tiw...@yahoo.com" <tiw...@yahoo.com> >To: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 3:29:47 PM >Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Commandant and sports tournaments > > >Osadolo, u are very right. I was trying to remember that too. He was >outstanding >during the match and they gave their all for a that game. We were much younger >but I saw courage and determination. > >By the way, are you saying I sneaked out to watch the match? I know I was >there. > >Taiwo (92 set). >Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Nigeria >________________________________ > >From: osadolo osamwonyi <tanko...@yahoo.com> >Sender: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 07:21:42 -0700 (PDT) >To: <JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com> >ReplyTo: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Commandant and sports tournaments > >Hello everyone, >i thought one of the ground rules was for every one to always introduce >themselves when sending emails. It will be nice for everybody to adhere to the >rules. Thank you.. > >To the match, i still remember that some of us had to sneak out of school to >watch the match at Federal Jos. It was very painful loosing on penalties to >AFMS. I think it was Smesme that lost one of the kicks. > >Osadolo Osamwonyi > >92 set (Dragon House) > > > > > >________________________________ >From: "sparckle...@yahoo.com" <sparckle...@yahoo.com> >To: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 3:11:13 PM >Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Commandant and sports tournaments > > >Tiwex u try jare, cos I don't even remember half of all of this. All I recall >is >that we lost the match. >Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile. >________________________________ > >From: tiw...@yahoo.com >Sender: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:06:10 +0000 >To: <JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com> >ReplyTo: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Commandant and sports tournaments > >Yes, They did. And if my memories don't fail me, they actually beat us on our >ground and we played a rematch on Federal Jos field (can anyone remember?) And >we lost on penalties. I don't know why we did not play on their grounds tho. > >The rematch was tough and loosing on Penalties was painful. I can still >visualize Isa Omale sitting on the ground in tears. An astounding goal keeper. > >Can anyone remember? I won't say they thrashed us as the games were close >calls. >But we sure lost those 2 matches. I believe our team was one of the greatest >ever. > >Sorry guys. That's my version. No vex if I have mixed things up. E don tey >small. > >Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Nigeria >________________________________ > >From: femiadey...@yahoo.com >Sender: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:11:16 +0000 >To: <JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com> >ReplyTo: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Commandant and sports tournaments > >Did Airforce even have a football team? Please dump that matter. >Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Nigeria >________________________________ > >From: femimo...@yahoo.com >Sender: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:04:43 +0000 >To: <JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com> >ReplyTo: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Commandant and sports tournaments > >Hello >I don't know about much earlier sir, but between 1989 and 1994 the only school >that "disturbed us a bit" was NMS.... Airforce??? Who are they??? Dem fit???? > >Ify Monye '94 >Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Nigeria >________________________________ > >From: Zoe Mukoro-Dibie <zoemukorodi...@yahoo.com> >Sender: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 05:58:14 -0700 (PDT) >To: <JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com> >ReplyTo: JosCommandos@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Jos Commandos] Commandant and sports tournaments > >Dear all, >Does anyone know the name of the commandant during the 80s ie b/w 83 – 86? >Also, a work colleague of mine from Air force sch in Jos mentioned we ie >Command use to be trashed at football tournaments by Air force sch! >I know we were good at our intersch sport tournaments but can’t remember if >there was a sch by that name! >Anyway, can someone help me out of my miseries! >ThanksEloho > > > > > > NOTE: This e-mail message is subject to the MTN Nigeria disclaimer
