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INEC Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Plateau State Holds 15th AGM
Datong Badi Musa the President of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd, Plateau State, set the tone for the 15th Annual General Meeting with a stirring call to action, urging members to prioritize savings amidst economic challenges. Addressing a distinguished audience at the INEC State Office in Jos on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, President Musa expressed gratitude for their presence and emphasized the cooperative’s commitment to unity, collaboration, and mutual support.
He underscored the significance of the occasion, emphasizing the cooperative’s commitment to unity, collaboration, and mutual support. Reflecting on the operating environment, The Cooperative President acknowledged the prevailing peace amidst economic challenges such as rising inflation, which has impacted savings and loan demands. He urged members to prioritize savings, citing the necessity of financial strength and stability for the cooperative and its members.
Despite economic hurdles, Datong Badi highlighted the cooperative’s resilience and success in maintaining a zero-balance account and bolstering investments in federal government bonds. However, he somberly noted the loss of 28 members through retirement or transfer, as well as the passing of two members, Selzing George Audu and Yahaya Abubakar Aliyu.
Datong Badi appealed to management to collaborate with the cooperative in endorsing loan applicants to ensure the prioritization of cooperative loan repayments. He expressed profound appreciation to stakeholders, including the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Associate Professor Oliver Tersoo Agundu, and the management team, for their support and conducive working environment. Special recognition was extended to the external auditors, Y.G. Jugu & Co., and the Executive Committee for their dedication and loyalty.
In a separate remark, Kundu Yagba, representing diaspora members, commended the cooperative’s management for effective communication and transparency, urging continued steadfastness.
Also delivering a goodwill message, Former President Gimba Ishaku lauded the current executive committee’s performance and encouraged increased savings and utilization of cooperative loans to enhance members’ welfare.
In conclusion, the Cooperative President, Datong Badi expressed optimism for the cooperative’s future and called for collective efforts to realize its prosperity. The meeting concluded with goodwill messages and a commitment to the continued success of the INEC Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd, Plateau State.
Enyimba FC returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Wednesday after defeating visiting Shooting Stars 4-2 in an entertaining EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 2 rescheduled fixture at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.
Sports247 reports that the People’s Elephant produced an impressive attacking display to claim maximum points, scoring four times before the visitors mounted a late fightback with two goals in the closing stages.
Enyimba wasted little time taking control of the encounter, with Richard Ezinna opening the scoring in the seventh minute to give the hosts an early advantage.
The home side continued to press forward and doubled their lead in the 29th minute through Damian Chibueze, putting Shooting Stars under increasing pressure.
The visitors struggled to contain Enyimba’s attacking momentum, and the Aba side added a third goal just seven minutes later.
Idris Abubakar found the back of the net in the 36th minute as Enyimba went into the interval with a commanding 3-0 advantage.
Shooting Stars needed a strong response after the restart, but Enyimba struck again almost immediately.
Ifeanyi Ihemekwele extended the hosts’ lead in the 49th minute, making it 4-0 and putting Enyimba firmly in control of proceedings.
With a four-goal cushion, the hosts appeared to be heading towards a comfortable victory, but Shooting Stars refused to surrender completely.
The Oluyole Warriors eventually found a breakthrough in the 76th minute when Mustapha Adams Agba’a reduced the deficit, giving the visitors a glimmer of hope.
Shooting Stars then added another goal deep into stoppage time, with Johnmark Aule scoring in the 91st minute to make it 4-2.
However, the late rally was not enough to prevent Enyimba from securing all three points.
The victory provides a significant boost for the Aba giants following a difficult start to their NPFL campaign. Enyimba’s four-goal performance also offered a much-needed attacking statement, with four different players finding the net.
For Shooting Stars, the defeat means they leave Aba empty-handed despite their late effort to reduce the deficit.
Enyimba will now look to build on the victory and use the result as a springboard for improved consistency as the NPFL season continues.
The rescheduled Matchday 2 fixture ultimately delivered a six-goal spectacle, but it was Enyimba who had the final say, roaring back to winning ways in front of their home supporters.
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