1. There is a fund of N15milion being considered for projects in the school (FGC Kwali), which projects do you think we should prioritize?

1. There is a fund of N15milion being considered for projects in the school (FGC Kwali), which projects do you think we should prioritize?

2. As members of the association, How would you rate FEDGOKOSA as an organisation, taking into consideration the performance of the executives, engagement of the general house’s opinion by the management, achievements of the association thus far etc how satisfied are you with the general performance of the association?

3. The Abuja chapter of FEDGOKOSA recently held elections, as participants of that election; were the publicity of the elections and electoral process satisfactory? Do you feel the electorate were carried along in the process, and did the election s represent the interest of the general house? How satisfied were you with the outcome of the elections?

4. Regarding the prospect of online participation/ collaboration; given the real geographical constraint of having 8000 members spread out in various localities and the impossibility of convening every one with their various schedules in order to collaborate, there is now a motion to formally adopt sophisticated social media platform to facilitate discussions and decision making process, capitalising on the various advantages of ICT tools; using these tools thousands of people can have virtual meetings online contrasted to the current systems where meetings hardly have up to a hundred people. QUESTION: how much do you agree with this motion?

5. Early voting:Considering the fact that members of the association are spread out across the country and the association elections are usually held at meetings where members have to be physically present to participate, thereby excluding members who are not physically available at the moment but want to participate in decision making process. An alternative (early voting) is being suggested. If early voting is adopted, it would allow members to vote virtually within a stipulated period of time for candidates of their choice prior to the scheduled election date where present members will cast their votes. QUESTION: Do you feel early voting and a window period should be applied in FEDGOKOSA elections?

Which project do you think we should prioritize?

Do you feel early voting (window period) should be applied in the forth coming election, considering the short notice and widespread of members across the country?

Do you think candidates should have more than 5minutes to declare and explain their manifesto and convince their voters?

Should Fedgokosa association have a National Exco (N/E), or a National Assembly (N/A)?

In view of remote participation/ collaboration, giving the real geographical constraint of having 8000 members spread out in various localities and the impossibility of convening every one with their various schedules in order to collaborate, there is now a motion to formally adopt a sophisticated facebook platform to facilitate discussion and decision making process, capitalizing on the various advantages of ICT tools; using these tools thousands of people can have virtual meetings online contrasted to the current systems where meetings hardly have up to a hundred people. QUESTION: how much do you agree with this motion?

There have been various occasions where the house has intervened to assist members facing unexpected difficulties, with financial and other resources. In view of resent changes and general growth of the house, what criteria should determine eligibility for fedgokosa support? QUESTION: Should assistance be restricted to member who have been contributing financially and otherwise to the association thereby excluding those who have not been participating?

Do you think candidates should have more than 5minutes to declare and explain their manifesto and convince their voters?

12. How long should the window period run for in order to enable members who stay outside Abuja to come and exercise their rights?

Do you feel early voting (window period) should be applied in the forth coming election, considering the short notice and widespread of members across the country?

10. Do you feel the house’s opinion has been engaged by the management in recent times?

9. Do you think voting by Proxy should be allowed?

8. Do you think the elections should be postponed to a later date?

7. Are you agreeable with the conditions of eligibility for candidates?

6. Are you satisfied with the date chosen for the election?

According to the electoral committee, the FEDGOKOSA National Executives elections for the new tenure to start in 2016 is going to hold on the 2nd of April, 2016 by 12.00 noon at Nanet Suites, Central Business Area, Garki, Abuja. For details and guidelines of the election process visit https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F41737676595%2Fpermalink%2F10153453453256596%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGr32KUCLKrjWwczo2vsAGC38TLkw In the interest of the association and in trying to ensure that the elections hold successfully and pave the way for growth in the association, the secretariat is concerned about the following; 1. The abruptness of the announcement of the process and, poor publicity of the electoral process 2. The short time and notice given to prospective candidates and the general house to prepare and avail themselves for the election. The nature of the rules, given the circumstances, especially rules such as voting in person, 5mins to present manifest

According to the electoral committee, the FEDGOKOSA National Executives elections for the new tenure to start in 2016 is going to hold on the 2nd of April, 2016 by 12.00 noon at Nanet Suites, Central Business Area, Garki, Abuja. Here are the details and guidelines of the election process as stated by the Electoral Committee ELCOM. Details below; Elective Positions The following elective positions are vacant and available for contest, namely; • Chairman • Vice-Chairman • General Secretary • Assistant General Secretary • Financial Secretary • Treasurer • Public Relations Officer (PRO) • Welfare Officer • Provost Sale of Nomination Forms Nomination forms into various elective offices stated above will be sold to interested candidates at the specified rates. The sale will commence from 23rd March 2016 and end on the 1st April, 2016. This means everyone who has the intention of contesting in this election has barely 1week to get the form. Period of Campaign Campaigni

Which project do you think we should prioritize?

4. How much do you support early voting? By early voting we mean there will be a set time to start and conclude voting, should anyone visit the poll after the stop time, they will not be allowed to vote again. disagreeing with this means polls will be reopened for late voters.

There have been various occasions where the house has intervened to assist members facing unexpected difficulties, with financial and other resources. In view of resent changes and general growth of the house, what criteria should determine eligibility for fedgokosa support? QUESTION: Should assistance be restricted to member who have been contributing financially and otherwise to the association thereby excluding those who have not been participating?

In view of remote participation/ collaboration, giving the real geographical constraint of having 8000 members spread out in various localities and the impossibility of convening every one with their various schedules in order to collaborate, there is now a motion to formally adopt a sophisticated facebook platform to facilitate discussion and decision making process, capitalizing on the various advantages of ICT tools; using these tools thousands of people can have virtual meetings online contrasted to the current systems where meetings hardly have up to a hundred people. QUESTION: how much do you agree with this motion?

emote participation; should decisions reached via social platforms (Facebook) be binding to the whole association

welfare support for members; should welfare support for members be restricted to financially involved members or to the general members in need?

Should Fedgokosa association have a National Exco (N/E), or a National Assembly (N/A)?

Shoud we hold elections in April?

Shoud we hold elections in April?