Minutes of OAUF EXCO Meeting

Minutes of OAUF EXCO MeetingDate: 31st January 2026Time: 9:25 PMOpening Prayer: Comrade Israel OnyemaATTENDANCE:1. Chief Dr. Edward Agbugba - President2. Barr. Stanley Obi - Secretary3. Nze Kennedy Chukwuonye - Treasurer4. Mazi Ben Alaegbu – Financial Secretary5. Chief Chinedu Ahamefule – PRO6. Barr. Okey Eboh-Osuji – Legal Adviser7. Mr. Chiedozie Obinwanne – Assistant Secretary8. Engr. Israel Onyema – Social/Welfare Officer9. Mr. Chinedu Chukwuonye10. Dr. Don Ogbonna11. Chief Aloy AnyanwuOpening Remarks:• The President warmly welcomed and expressed gratitude to all members present fortheir attendance, encouraging active contributions on the topical issues to supportsound decision-making.• He also offered prayers for God’s continued guidance and presence with OAUF andthe Anara community.Adoption of Previous Meeting Minutes:• The Minutes of previous meeting was adopted by Comrade Israel Onyema and seconded by Mazi Ben Alaegbu. Agenda Items:1. Proposed project at St. Innocent’s Primary school2. Date and venue for August AGM meeting3. Oganihu website information upload4. AOB1 | P a g e 1. Proposed project at St. Innocent primary school: The president noted that during the Annual General Meeting held in December 2025, theBudget Committee presented a list of proposed capital projects for OAUF, from which St. Innocent School was identified for special consideration.Following this resolution, the President, accompanied by Nze Kennedy Chukwuonye,conducted a fact-finding visit to the school. Key findings, as listed by the Head Teachersare:1. Influence of private schools.2. Shortage of teachers – approximately three additional teachers are required (notingthat an indigene of Umuezike had previously funded one teacher).3. 4. 5. 6. Inadequate supply of school lockers and chairs.Need for a school band.Rehabilitation of classrooms and fencing of the premises.Security challenges, with facilities regularly vandalized.The President emphasized that OAUF will focus on addressing the most urgent needs. Henoted that fencing is no longer an immediate priority based on the issues highlighted. Healso observed that the school buildings are not in critical condition, as confirmed by theHead Teachers. He reaffirmed OAUF’s commitment to supporting the school, including theengagement of teachers and the introduction of a temporary salary structure pendinggovernment intervention.The Budget Committee Chairman, Dr. Don Ogbonna, expressed concern over the school’sdeplorable state, noting that urgent gaps have overshadowed the initial proposal toaddress the building structure. He recommended further enquiries into root causes,including engaging parents to understand low enrolment and preference for privateschools. He cited successful interventions such as the revival of Aquinas Secondary Schoolby its Old Students Association and GTB’s adoption of schools and hospitals in Lagos. Hefurther suggested sensitizing parents through village leadership to encourage enrolmentin government schools once improvements are made.Nze Kennedy Chukwuonye highlighted that some parents’ desire for social status drivethem to patronize private schools, many of which are unaccredited. He noted that somechurches have shifted focus to establishing schools, while neighbouring communities haveacted against unaccredited institutions and employed qualified graduates in government-approved schools. He supported awareness campaigns through village EXCOs. On security,he proposed rehabilitating part of the structure built during Rochas Okorocha’s tenure toserve as an office for security personnel.2 | P a g eMazi Ben Alaegbu recommended establishing a committee to further review the subject,liaise with local government and education boards, and possibly engage the Imo StateEducation Board. He stressed the importance of providing accommodations for theteachers and addressing unaccredited schools before the new academic year in September2026.Chief Aloy Anyanwu requested additional time to conduct investigations before action istaken, cautioning against projects without proper feasibility studies. He confirmed thatCKC Primary School is the only competitive school in the area.A committee was constituted to conduct research and report within one month, with thefollowing mandate:• Identify root causes of the challenges.• Recommend corrective measures.• Prepare a budget.• Develop a timeline for implementation.Committee Members:1. Israel Onyema – Chairman2. Chief Aloy Anyanwu – Member3. Chief Chinedu Ahamefule – MemberVenue and Date for August 2026 Annual General Meeting:The President informed members that Hon. Felix Iwuagwu has graciously offered hisresidence as the venue for the August 2026 AGM. He further noted that entertainmentarrangements would be handled either by OAUF or in partnership with the host, withadditional details to be communicated in due course.In response, Mazi Ben Alaegbu proposed relocating the AGM to Owerri or a locationoutside the community, explaining that a change of location would not only introducevariety but also significantly reduce costs. He pointed out that nearly ₦500,000.00 wasspent on security during the last AGM.The President assured members that the EXCO will thoroughly review this suggestion andconsider it before making a final decision.3 | P a g eUpdate on OAUF website:The Website Committee Chairman encouraged key users to actively update the site withcritical information as needed. He noted that the SCUML certificate required for EFCCvalidation is still outstanding, which continues to delay the completion of the project.Israel was assigned to initiate the SCUML certification process and to liaise with Mr. ChikaAnosike where necessary.Mr. Chinedu Chukwuonye pledged to assign one of his account officers to support andhelp expedite the certification process.Additionally, the Website Committee Chairman requested that Mr. Chinedu Chukwuonyeprovide access to his Fintech platform for transactions. Mr. Chukwuonye agreed andpromised to share his managers’ mobile contacts with the web development CommitteeChairman for further discussions.Report on Meeting with Anara Club Representatives held on 8th January 2026.In the absence of the Committee Chairman, Onowu CY Obialor, Nze Kennedy Chukwuonyeinformed the everyone that a delegation led by the Chairman of the Anara Club HouseProject Committee held a meeting on 8 January 2026 with the President of Anara Club,the Club Secretary, Sir Peter Ekwelem, and Chief Joe Iwuji.OAUF Delegation:• TPM CY Obialor (Onowu Amano Anara) - Chairman• Nze Kennedy Chukwuonye• Barr. Okey Eboh-Osuji• Chief Moses Iwuoha (PG Amano Anara)• Mr. Richard OkeomaDuring the meeting, Sir Peter Ekwelem reported that he received feedback from somechildren of Anara Club members, expressing that the building should neither be sold norhanded over to OAUF.Barr. Okey Eboh-Osuji noted that the Anara Club representatives were firm in their positionof “no sale or outright handover.” Instead, they proposed a support arrangement wherebythe Club House would be renovated for continued use.OAUF team emphasized that leasing the Club House would not provide sufficient incentivefor any developer to invest fully in the renovation of the building. They also noted that alease arrangement would not offer the level of financial security required for an investment4 | P a g eexceeding ₦1 billion, as proposed by the Project Committee. The team reiterated that anoutright handover remains the preferred option and assured that OAUF will not sell theproperty under all circumstances.The meeting concluded without a resolution. However, Anara Club representatives agreedto further review OAUF’s request and to confirm the date of the next meeting at a latertime. Subsequent attempts to schedule a follow-up meeting in the days that followed wereunsuccessful.Based on this update, the President recommended that the matter be shared on thegeneral platform for wider discussion and input from members.Any Other Business (AOB)• Dr. Don Ogbonna informed the house of an unsolicited opinion from a communitymember, suggesting that OAUF should consider acquiring land and constructing afacility that reflects the Association’s status, rather than engaging in prolongeddisputes over the Club House.• It was further noted that a faction of the youth wing is presently using the Club Houselocation as their office address, raising questions about the authority that grantedthem access.• There are also reports suggesting that some OAUF members may be deliberatelytaking actions that undermine efforts to take over the Anara Club House.These developments have further strengthened the EXCO’s resolve to involve all OAUFmembers in deliberations on this matter. Suggestions and opinions gathered duringthe engagement will be compiled and presented for further review at the August 2026AGM to support an informed decision.• The OAUF delegates also drew the EXCO’s attention to the need to authorize a refundof all expenses incurred during the meeting and therefore requested reimbursementfor the funds expended. This request was approved, and the Financial Secretary andTreasurer were instructed to take the necessary action.•Adjournment:Dr Don Ogbonna moved motion for adjournment. This was seconded by the Mr. ChineduChukwuonye.Closing prayer was said by Dr. Don Ogbonna.Meeting adjourned by 11:05pm.