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
