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.

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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