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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION [BOT- CCLOBA. Released on Tuesday, 30th June 2010.                 

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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION [BOT- CCLOBA. Released on Tuesday, 30th June 2010.                 

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The President, Government College, Lagos Old Boys Association, The members of the Executive Committee, Government College, Old boys Association, Members , Government College Association, Old Boys Association, [hereinafter referred to as "GCLOBA"].

On behalf of the entire members of the Board of Trustees, Government College Lagos, Old Boys Association, [hereinafter referred to as "BOT=GCLOBA"]. I salute you all.

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On the 25th day of May, 2020, upon conclusion of  a crucial GCLOBA Zoom Meeting between:

[a] The members of the BOT-GCLOBA, on the one hand;

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[b] The members of the current out-going, GCLOBA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, , on the other side the former,

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[c] Members of the Offshore Executive Committee Members of the GCLOBA on the last side;

the GBOT_GCLOBA, accordingly issued the following "BOT Statement", which was posted by the BOT-GCLOBA as an "Association Announcement" on the GCLOBA Global Platform for kind attention and information of all bona fide members of GCLOBA.

The aforementioned BOT-GCLOBA Statement issued, contained the following fundamental contents: It read as follows:

Good evening Dear GCLOBA members,

Thank you all for the vigorous debate on the proper actions to take both with respect to the immediate future and the 2020 AGM & the affairs of the Association as a whole.

In the interest of time I will summarize the conclusions reached and outcomes of the BOT/Exco Zoom meeting of Thursday 21 May, 2020; thus:

The BOT acknowledges the considerable efforts made by the current administration to strengthen and improve the School and the bond between members, and, on behalf of the Association wishes to convey its deep appreciation to the Exco for their efforts and sacrifice. The BOT appreciates that the tasks they have undertaken have been onerous and the resources limited and commends their diligence in discharging their roles individually and corporately.

HOWEVER:

Despite the foregoing the BOT has unfortunately been forced to conclude, from the incessant and heated disputes in Public fora between members of the Exco, that the working relationship within the EXCO is damaged beyond repair.

The BOT considers this development sad and very regrettable moreso as several efforts by the BOT and several well-meaning Elders and members of the Association to broker peace and harmony amongst the EXCO members did not achieve the desired results.

In the circumstances the BOT has, also, been forced to conclude that it would be inadvisable for the Association to hold elections at the forthcoming AGM given the highly charged atmosphere which suffuses the Association’s Platforms and Public Fora at present.

This is because the BOT believes that the clear breakdown in the relationship between EXCO members has spread to members of the Association resulting in the creation of factions and groups akin to quasi-political associations within the GCLOBA, with the consequence of a severe lowering of camaraderie and brotherly feeling amongst members and diminished commitment and involvement of members.

Needless to say this has also hindered the progress of the Association in positively impacting on the lives of members.

The BOT believes that holding elections at present, given the several perceived defects of the current Constitution and at a time of extremely heated feelings amongst the group would most likely engender near-partisan rivalries which could end up damaging the Association beyond repairs.

THE BOT THEREFORE RECOMMENDS:

1.That the current EXCO should see out its tenure until the 1st of July 2020;

2. That, while, for purposes of Constitutional Order the AGM called for the 31st of May 2020 should go ahead the Agenda for the AGM should not include the holding of elections or any matters relating thereto.

3. That rather, a Motion should be presented at the AGM, for the consideration of members that, in the light of the observed weaknesses of the present Constitution it should be suspended and that, in its place, the Association should make the following resolutions:

(A). The election for a new Exco should be deferred until a new Constitution is approved by the Association;

(B). The Association should approve the constitution of a 5 (five) member GLCOBA INTERIM COUNCIL (GIC) for the Association comprising of the Presidents of the first five initial Class sets - the 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, & 1983 sets to be headed by the President of the 1979 Class set to administer the affairs of the Association for a period not exceeding 6 (six) months from the 1st of July 2020.

(C). The GIC shall be charged with responsibility to:

(i). Undertake and otherwise see to the amendment of the Association’s Constitution to produce a robust and stable foundation for the management of the Association’s affairs;

(ii). Publish, within 3 (three) months a draft of a new Constitution on the Association’s Global Platform and any other suitable Fora for review, comment and amendment within a limited review period of not less than 1 (one) month;

(iii). Upon expiry of the review period the GIC shall call an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING (EGM) at not less than 2 (two) weeks notice to have the amended Constitution approved AND to conduct elections for a new Exco under the new Constitution.

(D). In the discharge of these mandates the GIC shall be subject to the directives of the BOT on any issue.

The BOT passionately solicits the support of all members to carry out these vital tasks and urges all members of the Association to put aside all personal differences and come together to see the Association through these challenging times and ensure that we all come through this stronger and more united.

On behalf of:

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, GOVERNMENT COLLEGE LAGOS OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION.

Oluwadurotimi Vaughan​​​​​​
CHAIRMAN BOT.​​​​​​​

‘Lanre Olaoluwa
SECRETARY BOT

Please clock below to view the PDF format of the BOT-GCLOBA Statement posted!

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Subsequently, on Sunday, 31st May 2020, the most prepared and well announced Virtual GCLOBA AGM Meeting took plcae via the Zoom App. The AGM was a grand success!.

One of the decisions taken at the sucessfully held and well attended virtual AGM, [which met the Constitutional requirement as to forming a quorum], was the Unanimous Adoption and Ratification of the GCLOBA-BOT recommendations as itemised and posted above.

For the sake of clarifications and emphasis, the recommendations of the BOT-GCLOBA ratified at the said AGM are as follows:

1, That the current EXCO should see out its tenure until the 1st of July 2020;

2. That, while, for purposes of Constitutional Order the AGM called for the 31st of May 2020 should go ahead the Agenda for the AGM should not include the holding of elections or any matters relating thereto.

3. That rather, a Motion should be presented at the AGM, for the consideration of members that, in the light of the observed weaknesses of the present Constitution it should be suspended and that, in its place, the Association should make the following resolutions:

(A). The election for a new Exco should be deferred until a new Constitution is approved by the Association;

(B). The Association should approve the constitution of a 5 (five) member GLCOBA INTERIM COUNCIL (GIC) for the Association comprising of the Presidents of the first five initial Class sets - the 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, & 1983 sets to be headed by the President of the 1979 Class set to administer the affairs of the Association for a period not exceeding 6 (six) months from the 1st of July 2020.

(C). The GIC shall be charged with responsibility to:

(i). Undertake and otherwise see to the amendment of the Association’s Constitution to produce a robust and stable foundation for the management of the Association’s affairs;

(ii). Publish, within 3 (three) months a draft of a new Constitution on the Association’s Global Platform and any other suitable Fora for review, comment and amendment within a limited review period of not less than 1 (one) month;

(iii). Upon expiry of the review period the GIC shall call an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING (EGM) at not less than 2 (two) weeks notice to have the amended Constitution approved AND to conduct elections for a new Exco under the new Constitution.

(D). In the discharge of these mandates the GIC shall be subject to the directives of the BOT on any issue.

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MATTERS CAREFULLY REVIEWED BY THE BOT-GCLOBA POST AGM ACCORDINGLY.....

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MATTERS CAREFULLY REVIEWED BY THE BOT-GCLOBA POST AGM ACCORDINGLY.....

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BOT-GCLOBA have come to terms with the fact that,  the GCLOBA is at a very delicate and crucial stage as far as the Association is concerned, and our responsibilities or expectations thereof as BOT are higher than usual.

Accordingly, BOT-GCLOBA must be on top of things at all times, and way ahead on all matters, as a new dawn, carrying a new foundation and a fresh start for the best, [as far as GCLOBA is concerned], is what we are all faced with at the moment.

The BOT-GCLOBA has since held deep deliberations on the following and arrived at the following decisions, at the crucial Virtual BOT Meeting held on Sunday, 28th June 2020, with all BOT Members present

The highly successful meeting, chaired by the BOT Chairman, Oluwadurotimi Vaughan-Churchill, with Doctor Anthony Anyameluna, Olanrewaju David Olaoluwa; [BOT General Secretary], Fransis Osuya; Bolade Daranijo and Tunde Pampam present deliberated on the following matters in earnest.

1. Post AGM- BOT''s proposed line of action.

2. End of current EXCO's tenure - Format and modalities of handing over, particularly on financials,  including cheques, bank details and other related
documents, taking over and control of Association's bank account,  etc.

3. Formal constitution of Interim Council - Modalities and details of mandate and operations.

4. Suspension of Association's Constitution-Modalities thereof,  etc.

5. Amendment of Association's Constitution - Modalities, including detailed deliberations on BOT's agreed consensus or stance on crucial areas of the Constitution that call for drastic amendments, etc.

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                     THE BOT-GCLOBA COMMUNIQUE-JUNE 2020 

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                     THE BOT-GCLOBA COMMUNIQUE-JUNE 2020 

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TENURE EXPIRATION OF DAPO SHITTA-BET LED ADMINISTRATION

END OF THE CURRENT TENURE OF THE DAPO IMRAM SHITTA-BEY LED      ADMINISTRATION- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE GCLOBA!

While the BOT commend the currrent GCLOBA EXCO for putting all the best they could during their tenure towards the develoment and restoration of our ALMA MATER Governmet Collegae Lagos, it is hereby declared that based on the GCLOBA Constitution and the unanimous proclamation of the Imram Dapo Shitta-Bey led elected EXCO of GCLOBA, comprising

1. President - Imran Oladapo Shitta-Bey
2. 1st Vice President - Opeoluwa Adeshoye
3. 2nd Vice President - Saaka Yusuf
4. Gen Sec - Edesiri Uruetse
5. Asst Gen Sec - Samuel Sijibomi Okerinde
6. Financial Sec - Durojaiye Omashola
7. Treasurer - Ibrahim Kosoko/Daniel Solarin
8. PRO - Marvin Odih
9. Welfare Secretary - Thaddius Dike
10. Social Sec - Niyi Osinyem

The said Dapo Imram Shitta-bey EXCO are hereby dissolved taking effect from the hour of 12 midnight of this day 30th June 2020, their Constitutional tenure in office having expired.

A formal letter of appreciation will be directed to the said this imediate past administration by the BOT accordingly.

Mr. Presaident Imram Dapo Shita-Bey with some members of GCLOBA.

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               THE BOT-GCLOBA COMMUNIQUE-JUNE 2020 

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               THE BOT-GCLOBA COMMUNIQUE-JUNE 2020 

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FORMAL HANDING OVER.

All matters relating to "HANDING OVER" by the former administration shall be made to the Board of Trustees, through the office of the Secretary General, Olanrewaju David Olaoluwa in a "Formal Handover Meeting" between the former President Dapo Imram Shitta-bey/his Secretariat and the said BOT Secretary, on or before the close of work, this day  Wednesday, 1st July 2020.

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              THE BOT-GCLOBA COMMUNIQUE-JUNE 2020

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              THE BOT-GCLOBA COMMUNIQUE-JUNE 2020

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THE CONSTITUTION OF THE 5 [FIVE] MEMBER OF THE
GCLOBA INTERIM COUNCIL

THE GCLOBA-BOT in accordance with the AGM decision, formally approve the formal Constitution of the 5 [five] member GCLOBA INTERIM COUNCIL  for the Association, comprising of the Presidents of the first five initial Class sets - the 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, & 1983 sets to be headed by the President of the 1979 Class set to administer the affairs of the Association for a period not exceeding 6 (six) months from the 1st of July 2020.

The Formal Inauguration  and Swearing-In of the 5-Member Interim Council, shall take place this day, Wednesday, 1st July 2020, at a Virtual Inauguration ceremony, to be conducted by the BOT via Zoom, at a time to be announced and details released by the Secretary to the BOT. PROVIDED ALWAYS that the said INTERIM COUNCIL shall not act in that capacity or any capacity whatsoever, neither shall they commence any activities and/or operations until formally inaugurated and sworn in by the BOT.

PLEASE NOTE: Members of the GCLOBA are invited to attend the Virtual Inauguration/Swearing-In Programme.

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                    THE BOT-GCLOBA COMMUNIQUE-JUNE 2020

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                    THE BOT-GCLOBA COMMUNIQUE-JUNE 2020

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FORMAL VIRTUAL BRIEFING MEETING BETWEEN THE BOT AND THE GCLOBA INTERIM COUNCIL

The BOT shall have a virtual "Formal Briefing Meeting! with the INTERIM COUNCIL on Thursday, 2nd July, 2020, during which "THE GCLOBA INTERIM FUNDAMENTAL OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES 2020"  issued by the BOT, would be formally handed over to the COUNCIL.

DETAILS OF THE MEETING WILL BE RELEASED AND COMMUNICATED BY THE BOT SECRETARY.

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                   THE BOT-GCLOBA COMMUNIQUE-JUNE 2020

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                   THE BOT-GCLOBA COMMUNIQUE-JUNE 2020

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CONCLUSION:

The BOT count on the cooperation of all!
Any further announcement considered necessary will accordingly be issued as appropriate.

Thank you.

Oluwadurotimi Vaughan-Churchill [Chairman, BOT]
Olanrewaju David Olaoluwa  [Secretary BOT]

For and on behalf of:
The Board of Trustees, Government College, Old Boys Association