31/01/2025
Minutes Summary – MAN Benue State Chapter General Meeting (30th January 2025)
1. Opening & Agenda Adoption
The meeting opened with prayer by Andrew Agwaza.
Agenda adopted by Moses Ayangeakuma, seconded by Michael Shambe.
2. Chairman’s Address
Chairman, E. A. Sev, praised staff-management synergy and school sponsorship of Olympiad participants.
Encouraged members to save for personal sponsorship amid economic challenges.
3. Key Discussions & Resolutions
Minutes Correction: Adjustments made, including correct reporting of school sponsorships.
Bank Handover: Previous EXCO completed financial handover.
Zone Coordination: Engr. Uwua now coordinates Katsina-Ala Zone.
Past Question Repository: Work in progress.
Exam Marking Rights: The Chairman liaised with coordinators to protect members’ rights.
Visit to Vaatia College: Yet to be done, but planned.
Health Update: Mrs. Morga, FMAN, recovering well after surgery.
4. Financial Report
No full report; members urged to pay 2025 dues.
5. Kaduna 2024 & Membership Fees
Annual dues increased: Individuals (₦3,500), Schools (₦3,000 for secondary, ₦2,000 for primary).
Conference Fee: ₦30,000 (late registration attracts ₦10,000 penalty).
Membership Levels: MMAN (₦45,000), FMAN (₦250,000) with eligibility conditions.
Laurels Won: Quiz (Senior – 3rd Place), Olympiad (Primary – 1st Place).
Prize Presentation: Schools to receive prizes directly, state government presentation is optional.
6. 2025 Olympiads
Zonal Stage: 15th March 2025
State Finals: 10th May 2025 in Makurdi
Registration Fee: ₦2,500 per participant.
7. Other Business
Urged for timely release of past question booklets.
Suggested creating a MAN page for visibility.
Announced upcoming AI workshop for schools (details pending).
8. Adjournment & Closing
The meeting was adjourned by Moses Ayangeakuma, seconded by Tavershima Godo.
Closed with prayer by Kizito Ihyongu at 2:47 PM.
9. The meeting had 23 members in attendance.
Signed:
Mr. Emmanuel Aondohemba Sev (Chairman) & Dr. Clement Orver Igyu (General Secretary)
