Sunday, July 24, 2011

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Friday, July 8, 2011

co-operative Wikipedia

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Edo Farmers Cry For Help

Edo State in located the rain forest geographical belt this empowers the natural endowment of rich vegetation, which has made the state a food basket for the nation. Edo state has a rich soil and favorable climate, which helps in the production conditions for the farmers of the state. Agriculturists say, Edo is a all year round farming environment. And its good for an all- cultivation of a wide variety of food and cash crops.

Agricultural economists also add that, the state, being a gateway to the eastern, western and northern parts of Nigeria, has leverage for the good marketing of agricultural products.
Products such as pineapple, maize, pawpaw, cassava, banana, cocoa, rubber, rice, yam and plantain are among the items cultivated in all the senatorial districts of Edo state. Gov Adams Oshiomhole had raised the hope of Edo farmers in his 2009 budget speech, when he said that his administration will give the agricultural sector top priority.

A major program he promised will be funded for the sector is the replanting of Urhonigbe rubber plantation. Above all, “we will encourage and collaborate with private investors in the area of large-scale mechanized agriculture, through the provision of land and counterpart funding where necessary,” he promised.
The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Tunde Lakoju had also promised that the state would approach the development of the sector in a way that will create employment opportunities, boost food production and enhance revenue generation.
One year after, many Edo farmers, whose hopes had been raised, have begun to ask questions that beg for answers.

“So far, we are not seeing anything or hearing anything from the government. They have kept mute over everything concerning agriculture. This is where our worries begin,” laments a farmer, Izebigie Ojo.
John Oziegbe, another farmer, says that they are contending with problems such as lack of fertilisers, non-access to loans, low budget allocation to agriculture and non-payment of counterpart funds by the state government.
“All these have put us in a disadvantaged position as farmers in the state. We foresee a sharp decrease in our harvests this year and this will impact negatively on our income, aside from the likely food crisis,” he says.

The Chairman of the Edo All-Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Dr. Peter Okpere, says that the situation with farmers in the state is very bad.
“There was nothing like flag-off for the new planting season this year. This has never happened. We know that previous governments in the state did not concern themselves with the issue of agriculture, but we had hoped for something better from this government. What we are seeing now does not give us much hope,” he laments.

The Coordinator of AFAN in Edo North, Dr. Abdulahi Mohammed, says the state government is not giving the needed attention to the agricultural sector.
“The government does not even seem to recognise AFAN as a body,” he laments, stressing that the less than one per cent allocation to agriculture in the current budget does not hold promise for the desire to attain self sufficiency in food production.
“How do they even hope to create the needed employment they talk about through the sector if the funding continues like this? Everything is just wrong with the way government is taking the issue of agriculture. Apart from the counterpart fund for the Root and Tuber Expansion Programme (RTEP), which the government paid last year, no other counterpart fund has been paid,” he stressed.
Obviously agitated, Mohammed continued: “The Fadama III project, which has fully taken off in other states has yet to start in Edo. In fact, farmers and Edo State are missing out in the chance to tap into about N800 million because of the government’s failure to pay its counterpart fund of about N200 million.”

Mohammed further wants the state government to fulfill its promise of providing 73 tractors and fertilisers for use by farmers in the state.
However, Lakoju rose to the defence of government, saying that there is no iota of truth in the allegation that the Oshiomhole-led government is neglecting the agricultural sector. He debunks claims that the government does not recognise AFAN.
“They are the bedrock of our operation. The only reason why we are here is the farmers. If we do not recognize them, who else are we going to recognize? What the government has been doing in the past one year is to concentrate its little resources on critical areas like road construction and rehabilitation, as well as education.

“Unlike what obtained in the past, we do not want to distribute thin allocation to every sector and achieve nothing significant at the end of the day. We chose areas of immediate priority,” he says.
He continued: “We quite agree with the farmers that time is running out but it is no fault of ours that there are no fertilizers. There are problems to be sorted out with the federal government regarding fertiliser acquisition.
“I agree that the budget for agriculture in the current year is about one per cent but as soon as the issue of funds improves, more budgetary provisions will be made for the sector.

“Government cannot joke with the payment of counterpart funding since such payment helps to attract more funds. We have six programmes, including Fadama III project, that are counterpart-funded and we have put up a memo to that effect.”
Lakoju appealed to farmers in the state to remain calm and resolute, as government is duty-bound to change the fortune of all operators in the sector.
“It is the only way we can produce food for our people, as well as raise internally generated revenue. We are targeting the creation of employment opportunities through agriculture,” he assures.
For Mr. Paul Omoruvi, an agriculturist, many things need to be done if government intends to truly boost agriculture to the level it is in states like Kwara and Benue. He believes that Edo State already has the human capacity and the fertile land required for good agricultural engagement to create employment and ensure food security.

Omoruyi advises that any available fertilizers must not be entrusted to politicians, who in the past subverted their distribution to the genuine farmers.
“They should be evenly distributed around the state. Farm input shops should be available as well as communal farms. Seminars and capacity building should be embedded in the communal farm programme,” he said.
Sounding optimistic, Lakoju assured farmers in the state that they will have cause to smile very soon, as the government has launched into agricultural mapping of the state.

“The blueprint for agriculture is tailored on the vision of the governor, which is to eradicate poverty, create employment opportunities and use same a basis for revenue generation,” he says.
Agricultural economists share the optimism of Lakoju but insist that promises by government must go beyond mere words, so as to boost food availability in the country.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

A New Era Is Dawn

The farmers in Edo state has resolved that in this 2011 henceforth, they will never allow anyone, group or organization to trample on their right as the food producers of the State. It becomes very important to take this decision because Edo farmers have been treated so badly for a very long time.

To facilitate the authentication of the Edo State Co-operative Farmers Agency, all farmers’ co-operative societies in all affiliate Local Government in Edo State must be registered as the local government Union representing the Local Government area in the state level.

For instance; a local government may register like this. (Ovia North East Local Government Area Farmers Co-operative Union)
The local government farmers co-operative Union is expected to oversee the affairs of all affiliate farmers group in the local government area. Why representatives from the union are expected to make the executives of the State Farmers Agency. Who will in turn defend the right of Edo farmers before any relevant groups, organizations, associations’ locally or internationally.


THE VIRUS ATTACK

Someone happily equipped himself and went to the computer market to purchase picture design software. He has just bought a new computer system with all its functions perfectly o.k., he loaded some beautiful pictures he has just taken with old friends, which he might not be able to see again, into the new computer.

He wanted to design the picture for more beautiful view and to add effect to the beauty. Hence he went to the computer market.
Getting the software, he loaded it into the computer system and started to design his work with beautiful effect.

He has finished the design work and is admiring the good work he has just done. The material is now ready for printing. He called some of the friends in the picture and told them that in few minutes-times, they will be seeing their beautiful self in their computer screen in front of them, as they were expected to receive their copies via email.

As he hung the phone, one of the friends, who is living very close, just bounce in with anxiety. he was ask how he find the work?
The friend response was W.H.A.O I want to get a copy of this. He brought out a beautiful small pin from his pocket. It was a flash player. Please let me just get the work in my flash before you print. He collected the flash and plugs it in.

The next message he sees in the screen of the computer was “a virus has just been detected”. To protect your computer from damage, delete any work that might be running and close the program. as he deletes the program the next message was ‘click restart’.

The computer went off and restarted. But when it opened, both the original pictures loaded in the computer, and the completed redesigned work was gone. A virus has just attack the computer and a beautiful finished work has been affected.

Someone has just finished the construction of a very decent building. A carpenter was called and told to recommend a solid roofing poly; a very good typed of wood was recommended bought and used for the work what you see was a very fine house in front of you.
Few mouths later, there was dust all over the ceiling, it was later detected that the roofing wood used is dusty. A virus has just been affected the wood.
Somewhere close to your house, merriment was taken place, a child has just been born; a bouncing baby boy. The child grew up as a very handsome and responsible child. But because of the friends he associates himself with; he becomes a virus in the family.

Likewise a government was voted into power with good intentions to do well for his people and make life worth living for them. All programs have been setup. Workers were employed and it is now time to implement government policies set out to alleviate the people’s poverty.
In one of the ministries money was set out to be given to some group of people to boost their various endeavors. The man in that forefront, connive with some people and cart away the money meant to assist the people. The money has successfully been carted away. This is a virus attack.
The different scenario that has been highlighted here are similar. Although the events are different, but one common thing is that they were all suffering from a virus attack.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Prosatelink

Prosatelink as the name implies, is a link which takes you on tour around the globe via-internet. In Prosatelink, you will find information’s that address the issues of our culture as it relates to Agriculture, Human affairs, Emotion and affection. You can also find the privilege to make real friends in the www.Frendsklub.blogspot.com page Prosatel as a designer and venturer, believes in reaching the people with what they need at the appropriate time. Because we believe in the spirit of partnership and togetherness, we give all visitors to the site, the opportunity to be a contributor for this site. We have various kinds of artwork in our showroom that you can choose from. To become the original owner of any of the works in the showroom, scroll to the left side of the page and click SHOWROOM. Write the name of the product you need and send your request to the webmaster who will reach you through the email you have provided. You will be informed on how to collect your request.

Good Management Affects Business Success

We have always been writing about what should be done to enhance quick growth in an organization. The reason we are mostly concerned about growth in most of our write-up is because it’s an issues that is not directed towards a particular institution, but for the benefit of all.

Gofta World Group as a conglomerate of different organized institutions, we stress more on good managerial structures in order to enhance rapid success in the conglomerate.
Some points gathered so far that can cause draw back for any group/organization, can be traced to the skill and professionalism displayed by members of the association/organization.

To succeed in the venture of managing a corporate organization therefore, the points outlined must be very well understood and taken to heart.
Let’s see how well we can examine these together for better understanding.

Some of the structures we are talking about here are the lay down rules and regulations, in the constitution and the Bye-Laws of such organization.
They were prepared to assist the group(s) for better growth and to enhance good management of such body.

For instance; in the Gofta Bye-Laws section 47(1) states that all members of the Society must pay a stipulated amount of money as thrift, which will be used to for productive project for the group. But because the members are not conversant with such book(s) or maybe he/she does not have the habit of reading, it becomes a problem for such ones to realize the damage he/she is causing the Society; because the person is promulgating what he don’t know about the group.
Such books like the Society’s’ Bye-Law, constitution, regulation, the Society’s Guide Book, and other related informative materials prepared by the group to update its members, is supposed to be purchased by every registered members of the Society* at the point of registration.

Many registered members of most co-operative Societies do not actually understand what co-operative Society actually is. That is why most times, when people want to join one, they believe that registering as a member will certify them to benefit from the group. Unfortunately they consider themselves disappointed when after joining; money is not given to them immediately#, they feel the executives of such co-operative Societies are hoodwinkers. Hence, they stop attending meetings as well as paying their dues.
Is this what co-operative Society is all about? No is the answer because no one will expect to reap where he did not sow.

Why form Co-operative Society?

Farmers Cooperative Society is being formed in order to enhance quick recognition by the government and other great establishment that would like to assist by means of sponsoring their farming projects. Although, the vision of the Nigeria Cooperative sector is to promote the members entrepreneurial capacities so that they can generate adequate surpluses for themselves and create opportunities for economic progress, for the public, they have not been able to meet up with this responsibility because; the sector is not being cared for by the government of the day.
The farmers have done their best by organizing themselves into cooperative Societies, where they educate themselves on how they can succeed independently of the government. And from records, they are not doing very badly.
Although according to the Co-operative Development policy of Nigeria, 2002 page 15, under the heading

How many types of Co-operatives do we have?

There are several types of Co-operative Societies, including:
1. Credit Unions.

2. Agricultural Co-operatives.

3. Consumer Co-operatives.

4. Junior Co-operatives.

5. Other Co-operatives (e.g., Workers, Service, Housing, Investment, Marketing and Funeral).

What Is a Co-operative Society?

A co-operative society is an association of persons who have voluntarily joined together to achieve a common economic and social objective through the formation of a jointly-owned and democratically controlled business organization. Members make equitable contributions to the capital required and accept a fair share of the risks and benefits of the undertakings. Co-operative societies work on the principles of self-help and mutual assistance to provide services for their members in a prudent and effective manner. Every co-operative society must be registered under the Co-operatives Law. More information on co-operative societies can be found on the Ministry of Labor, Small scale, and Micro Enterprise Development website.

About Gofound

Preface

The purpose of setting up this group is as good as your quest. To create an opportunity where those in the grass root will be heard, noticed and assisted. This book is designed as a document which is aimed towards informing, educating, comforting, and enlightening the general public of what Gofound a branch of goftagroup is all about.

This is also an opportunity for the general public to see the level of flexibility that operates among all members that make up Gofound.
We thank you all so much for having interest in this group. We know you will really benefit from it,

This group comprises Farmers, small scale traders, professionals in their various kinds of work, the elderly and children. As for the farmers they are the food producers who toil day and night to make sure there is quality food for us to eat. We therefore want to be the mouthpiece of these ones to tell our brothers/sisters both at home and abroad to do their utmost to remove these people from being treated as slaves in their own fathers' house.

The initiatives of creating an avenue where those that are neglected despite their effort will be noticed and heard, was conceived collectively by the women of goftagroup and strictly manage by the Board of trustee of the conglomerate
This Gofound will also serve as an avenue to make the activities of the Goftagroup accessible to all. And also to show the flexibility that exist in the group. This includes both the registered members, and those people interested in knowing something about the conglomerate.

The goftagroup and you, the guidebook that give detailed information about the Gofta limited will also be useful to people who would like to know something about people in the grass root, Farmers, issues relating to child abuse, and how useful Gofta thrift and loan operations (Gotalo) will be for you. Those that also want to learn new skills or develop their farming skills will also see a need to have a copy of the Gofta guidebook.

Once again, we thank you.

The Writer For Gofound,
AGBONLAHOR P.O.OSAKUE
(a.k.a Pro-Agbons)


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Monday, March 21, 2011

Why was goftagroup formed

This group has been equipped with the intent to inform, educate, enlighten, encourage and to guard all members of Gofta M.P.C.S Limited. And other members of society to be well acquainted with what becoming a member of Gofta foundation (Gofound) is all about.

Monday, March 7, 2011

My Brothers

Who are my brothers? It remains a tested and generally accepted fact that care is well recognized and well published if it is extended as others whom the writer refers to as
Your brothers in this context. Goftagroup referring to brothers here, we are not expecting the reader to think that we are assuming boys of the same father neighbor are we insinuating children sons of the same parent. Rather we are trying to create the impression in your heart that our brother means people who are united with others. By belonging to the same group society or profession.
For instance

1. Christian group
2. Co-operative Organization
3. Civil society
4. Secrete society.

Christian Group:- it is generally accepted that many religious organizations today address themselves as brothers. They become becomes brothers because they share common believe. And they have the intense to show to people that they belong to one family.

Co-operative Organization:-
these ones also accept that they related by means of what they do. And because all their proposed developmental project you see here that they are brothers (one family).

Civil Society:-
most of the time you always see these ones addressing themselves as comrade. This shows that they are one family. They are individual. They start together, they will finish together. And in the case of

Secrete Cult:-
they even acclaim that they are the closet of all because, they have a common coherent feelings. They even protect their cult member interest more than blood relations.
You see therefore that these ones we

Support Gofta mpcs today

How can I assist your organization?

Gofta multi-purpose co-operative Society limited, representing majority of the less privileged in our society, are calling on our brothers abroad for their own kind of assistance for these ones that really needs their help. Although Gofta don’t know you or your organization by name nor do we know the name your mother gave to you at birth. Today; we call on you by a name, a strange name, the name is “our brothers” we know you might have not heard that voice before, but we know you do identify that its you we are calling on for help.

Please as you are log on to this page we want you to generate a sensitive feeling for your other brothers who are suffering in this other part of the globe. And if there is any information you want to get, regarding ways you can contribute to this body, you can send email to goftagroupnigeria@yahoo.com or call +234-803-577-8716, +234-807-624-3402. This is the inquiry or customer care service of the Gofta limited.

We will be most appreciative if contribution of any kind is directed to us.
You can contribute whatever you wish to give this
body in cash to:

1). Bank; United Bank for Africa plc

Branch; Ekewuan Road Branch

Account Holder; Gofta M.P.C.S limited

Account No; 04320310000027


2). Bank; Oceanic Bank Plc

Branch; Oba Mkt. Branch

Account Holder; Gofta M.P.C.S limited

Account No; 2820001011662

Note: On receiving from you, we shall write back our appreciation response. Then, we make sure your name appear in our monthly newsletter and also dedicate part of our project to you or your organization.

GOFOUND

Gofta foundation, an arm of Gofta MPCS Ltd have been working tremendously to help uplift the lifestyle of entrepreneurs. Gofound having studied the lifestyles of people around them and also seeing that the government cannot handle the issues of unemployment alone, decided to partner with some members of the group who are artisan to help the government train any well meaning individuals who will be willing to learn any kind of handwork. Raging from:-

1. Welding and construction works
2. Carpentry
3. Barbing and Hair dressing saloon,
4. Trading
5. Production of farm produce and latest farming techniques.