REPORT ON ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DECEMBER 2023
FAMILY FUN-DAY GATHERING
9TH DECEMBER, 2023 AT JABI LAKE ABUJA , NIGERIA
Executive Summary
The event was vibrant, featuring about 13 non-governmental organizations that were represented, as well as a variety of ideas, compliments, and suggestions regarding the plans and activities for 2024. We also had the chance to mingle over food and drink, had our photos taken, and had a pleasant day overall.
Meeting Objective
- To list the various achievements of the Abuja Network of Nongovernmental Organizations.
- To compile data and recommend initiatives for the next year, 2024.
- To have a long meal together, engage in networking, and produce outcomes that will support the growth of partnerships and collaborations.
Introduction
A large number of the represented organization’s members were willing to snap photos with the banner’s various logos.
The following information was provided, including introductions, the names of the non-governmental organisations that were represented, their missions, and the assertion that they were a part of the Abuja Network of NGO
We also snapped group photos, and Abubaker Momodu (Caring Heart) And chairman, Abuja Network of NGOS was interviewed. He was asked several leading questions about the success stories, the purpose of the event, what people should expect from them, and a brief praise of those who attended. He also promised to lead us into the promised land.
About 1:30 PM, 9th December, 2023 at Jabi Lake Abuja, Michael Adedotun Oke ( Michael Adedotun Oke Foundation and Assistant Secretary ) offered the opening prayer.
- Mr. Abubaker Momodu (Caring Heart)
- The chairman declared the meeting open and asked everyone to Introduce themselves and the organization they represented which everyone did.
- His words of motivation was “Let’s keep going, looking forward to the upcoming year with optimism and confidence that everything will work out, pray that all of life’s challenges will bring us victory, and let’s keep developing this platform, offer some suggestions, and consider services that humanity needs.”
- He encouraged everyone to keep pushing that we should never give up despite the few number of people who attended this event; collectively, we still have a lot of work ahead of us in the upcoming years. Let’s be resolute; whatever things will lead to success, and we are thrilled to have reached this point.
- The chairman’s opening remarks prelate to a contentious period of the Abuja Network of Non-Governmental Organisation. We are equally happy that this event happened, as it was a great opportunity for someone to take the lead, be heard, and move with this organisation in a group initially. He gives credit to those who attended and also constantly looking forward, even though the organization’s members are small in number and will are going far.
Mr. DIKE CLEMENT
- JOURNEY SO FAR:
- Clement Dike, Network Director, Abuja Network of NGOS and founder of ( Afrihub for Digital Literacy ) narrated the journey so far for the past two years. He said the network have being interacting with over 75 + organization on the network through their What’s-sap platform and have being using it regularly to communicate information to members and also share resources, training opportunity to members.
He also said that the network is registered with AMAC; the CAC registration is currently in progress, and he is ensuring that we finish the work. He mentioned that the network now has a working website and encouraged us to plan various activities and projects.
- He was optimistic that at the end of the day, things will improve if we band together to find the organizations that have thematic areas that will collaborate and unite together.
- He mentioned that the organisation already have an account system in place, that there were problems with the signatures, and that assistance was being provided to address them and ensure that fresh signatures were added to help us manage the accounts.
- Messages of goodwill from the organizations’ present; each one spoke clearly and made judicious contributions.
GENERAL SUGGESTION
- Imo Joseph P.R.O of the network and the founder of ( Grovad Foundation ) urged us to make good use of the platform and engage in some networking in order to advance the association and the organisation.
- Michael Adedotun Oke (Michael Adedotun Oke Foundation). Shared the success Stories about the Peace Day Celebrations. We were able to arrange for certain students to receive peace lectures, which had a colorful outcome, and we are being thanked for giving them advice and instructing them.
- Emeka Nwosu (YEEP) Complimented the executives and advised us to get to know the many individuals who make up the executive team. He also recommended that we plan programs that will help the communities and he is ready to help any organization in respect of having the necessary SCUM certificates. I get extremely addicted to the organization’s introduction, the action plans that are necessary to accelerate the development of the, and He mention of the forthcoming event and award ceremony, encouraging members to attend this fantastic occasion an mass of solicitors.
- Aderayo Adefowora (Precious care for All Foundation) Discusses the necessity for every non-governmental organisation to be aware of the internal controls of the organisation and the recommendations being made regarding funding for training.
- Mrs Isi Koko ( New Life mental Health and Secretary ) She said we should not get discouraged and we should move forward and plans for different training all together and learn from each other’s and keep on moving.
Collaboration strategy for 2024 project
Clement Dike, Network Director shared a strategic plan for the network
Mr. chairman Abubakar directed Mr. Dike Clement, ANNGO’s Network director and executive director of Afrihub for digital literacy to share the plan he has for the network for 2024 which are:
Firsly, He stressed the need for the Network to implement three general project for the network within 3 quarters of the year 2024.( Netwoork General Project)
Secondly, he suggested the need to create a thematic group for collaboration among organization working in same or aligned thematic focus.
3. Thirdly, he suggested an individual projects that will be supported by members in the network.
At the end of his strategic plan explanation, members that were present were asked by chairman if they should adopt the strategic plan which they agreed.
General Discussion
- Suggestions of different training and capacity building on the organization’s related to internal control, financial management, understanding what the Non-Governmental Organization Stand For and the management procedures for achieving and aims and objectives.
- Determine the many domains in which the organisation operates and offer recommendations for fostering collaboration, partnership and group initiatives.
- We also emphasized how each organisation should be grouped according to its theme areas.
- Additionally, NGO development was recommended in relation to credential acquisition and registration with other pertinent organizations.
- Capabilities of enhancing mental health events were also being proposed and suggested
- Valuable attention of every organization in respects of examining the booking keeping and relationship to the organizations, growth and financial empowerment and management procedures.
- We also discuss working together and identifying green areas, where we can contribute and have impact to the communities.
- The chaiman suggest that we visit school and distribute free books with writing on them to Abuja Network of NGOS while Mr. Dike Clement also proposed that we visit jails to free some inmates which everyone agreed on.
- Suggestions for the forthcoming 2024 occasions for the first quarters. It was decided that Mr. Emeka, Nwosu ( YEEP ) Clement Dike ( Afri hub ) Dauda Joy (SOI Foundation ) would draft a plan, that will cover the capacity building of the members and get it to us by January 10th, 2024.
- We also agreed to include plans to make sure that by February, 2024 of that same year, we will have properly increased the capacity of our members. In the next quarters, we will finish other tasks.
Finally, some words of wisdom from Mrs. Isi Koko ( New Life mental Health ) . She expressed gratitude to everyone who participated, complimented the success of the meetings, acknowledged the contributions made, and acknowledged the hard work and dedication of those involved in making this event a success. She also wished a happy and prosperous Christmas to all.Additionally, The chairman thanked everyone who attended the occasion.
- Every member made a contribution, and the event was assigned. However, both monetary and in-kind support from other organisation is needed.
- We are able to see different success stories through Zoom meetings and interactions. It is great when people exchange ideas and information effectively, and we should encourage this even more.
- Even yet, a lot of organizations were unable to send representatives; we need to investigate why this happened and what can be done to fix it.
- Even so, there’s value for the money, as people were able to bring some good food and refreshment.
- The issuance of certificates of participation is a crucial and essential component of the call to action. It is imperative that we investigate ways to replicate this process throughout the many community councils and work together to attain the desired outcome.
- The event was assigned, and each member contributed.
- However, outside assistance from other organisations is required, both financially and in kind.Through Zoom meetings and conversations; we are able to watch various success stories.
- Those that share information and ideas efficiently contribute, which is encouraging, and we need to push this further.
- Recommendations for holding stakeholders meetings to discuss ways to capitalized on these success stories and disseminate the information to draw more partners and promote the different ideas
- It was necessary to record the event in book form and to publicise the success stories through newspaper articles, social media leaflets, and reporting. This was a successful event that ought to be encouraged.
Conclusion
While we applaud each and every member who helped make this happen, we also need to reflect on how many other organizations can help and benefit from the success stories we hear about. By doing this, we hope to inspire new members to join in the future. The event planner performed a great job of putting money and time to good use, converting ideas into actions, and identifying the individuals who will see things through to completion.
Annex 1
Attendance List of the Organization that attended 2023 ANNGO Gathering
NAME ORGANIZATION
- Michael Adedotun Oke: Michael Adedotun Oke Foundation
- Emeka Nwosu: YEEP
- Mrs Isi Richard Koko : New Life Mental Health
- Goodness Ayuba Sule : New Life Mental Health
- Imo Joseph Okon : Grovad Foudation
- Clement Dike : Afrihub for Digital Literacy
- Abubakar Momodu: Caring Heart
- Duada Joy: SOI Foundation
- Paul Samuel Jinom: SOI Foundation
- Owosanna Mariam : Choice step Empowerment Initiative
- Ojoo O. Lary: Kazit Children Development Foundation
- Aderayo Adefowaora: Precious Cares for All Foundation
Apologies
Dauda Mohammed: North East Youth Initiative for Development
Modupe Adelanwa : Shield them Support Organization
