Mr. Chairman,
All Protocol Observed,
Colleagues,
The Media,
It is an honour to present to this gathering on behalf of the out-going executives a farewell address that closes the chapter on the 2011/20
12 NUGS year.
“Everyman’s work shall be made manifest, for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try everyman’s work of what sort it is”. (1 Corinthians 3:13, KJV)
The year under review has been a very tough one. During the past two academic years, NUGS has terribly been subjected to a painful public flogging and ridicule as a result of the divisions and apathy within its executive structure. This unfortunate situation sent the much needed wake up call to all of us.
The state of the Union then, was a reminder that the measure of any person is not in how many times he or she falls down - but rather the spirit and resolve used to get up and put things right.
Like every organization, there comes a time to do some somber reflection and take a giant step forward. Every society at the brink of extinction evolves to a better state than it previously was and so they have always said that “necessity is the mother of invention”.
We have eaten of the tree of knowledge, we now know what it feels like to run a Union with a ruined reputation, we are facing the devastating consequences of having left the fundamental principles that gave birth to NUGS.
Today however, a different story is being told; the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has set itself back on track after a long spell of division and lack of focus. We are happy to inform you that NUGS in this academic year will have only one set of executives.
I wish to use this platform to thank all SRC Presidents and Local NUGS Presidents in particular for their enduring support and encouragement throughout this period.
Special mention will be made of the SRC President of University of Ghana; Mr. Edmond Kombat who availed his institution’s facilities and personal office for all the Unity meetings between the two sides.
He also assumed Chairmanship of the IMC that saw the successful organization of the emergency congress to elect our new leaders.
We are also grateful to the other members of the IMC; Mr. Raymond Bayor – SRC President (GIJ), Mr. Awudu Kanton – SRC President (UDS –Wa), Miss Ella Nungo - Local NUGS President (AUCC). When the history of this great Union is being written, these names will forever be etched in GOLD.
Our ONE IMPORTANT TARGET – UNITY has been achieved, but at an extremely high price. I must be very frank and open; there have been many obstacles in our way – both within and without. The easiest of the options would have been to say that Osman should organize his Congress and I also do same. But we chose to do what our predecessors couldn’t do - PUTTING NUGS FIRST.
It is my greatest wish that the Union does not go through this shameful experience again. Never again should we allow one individual to hold the entire Union to ransom. We have paid a dear price to put the Union back on track. We should not allow pettiness and arbitrariness to derail the Union in such a way as to nullify its existence.
I will like to take this opportunity, since it will be the last time I address this Union as President to express my sincerest gratitude for the cooperation the Union has enjoyed from the Media, the Ministry of Education, heads of institutions, our dear member institutions and the component blocs under NUGS.
We have grown within the confines of NUGS, hence whatever knowledge we have acquired about leadership in the past year has been possible as a result of our association with NUGS; and if tomorrow should judge us kindly we would say you have been major contributors to the tremendous strides made during our tenure of office as NUGS executives, but if history judges us unkindly in the future we would take full responsibilities.
In spite of the fact that we are leaving office, I can assure that our heart, soul and spirit will be with you. We have met the best of friends in life in NUGS, and to those who have been genuine friends to us we are grateful to you all.
In NUGS also, I have learnt the true meaning of a “Trojan horse” and I learnt quickly to say THANKS BUT NO THANKS to such things that are ostensibly supposed to be gifts. Colleagues, there are no free gifts in politics; the gifts will always have some implicit strings attached. One day, you will definitely be called to pay the price. Take my advice; “THERE ARE NO FREE GIFTS IN POLITICS”. They will come disguised in all manners and sorts, but be wary; NOT ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD!
The task you have taken upon yourselves is enormous, but I honestly believe with God on your side you are more than conquerors. I pray you to cooperate with each other for the betterment of NUGS, for united you stand and divided you split asunder. Seek guidance from God for it is He who giveth wisdom and knowledge to those who search for it.
I hope that member institutions would extend the same cooperation and support that you have given us to the in-coming executives.
We leave with a lot of sorrow, but we must decrease so that others will increase. At this time, it is our option to look at some new challenges in life.
We leave with the assurance that this will not be the last time our two feet shall dance together. We cannot promise 24/7 of our time for NUGS, but we will always be there when the Union wants us.
And let us always remember that it is not how long our lives are that matter, but rather how good those lives have been put to use. Twenty (20) years of purpose is better than sixty (60) years of wastefulness. For as long as there is breadth in us let us never cease doing good.
Finally, it is my fervent hope and prayer that, one day and I hope that day is near when this country shall be able to make EDUCATION ENTIRELY A RIGHT, AND NOT A PRIVILEGE.
Thank you and may the Almighty God bless us all.
“Everyman’s work shall be made manifest, for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try everyman’s work of what sort it is”. (1 Corinthians 3:13, KJV)
The year under review has been a very tough one. During the past two academic years, NUGS has terribly been subjected to a painful public flogging and ridicule as a result of the divisions and apathy within its executive structure. This unfortunate situation sent the much needed wake up call to all of us.
The state of the Union then, was a reminder that the measure of any person is not in how many times he or she falls down - but rather the spirit and resolve used to get up and put things right.
Like every organization, there comes a time to do some somber reflection and take a giant step forward. Every society at the brink of extinction evolves to a better state than it previously was and so they have always said that “necessity is the mother of invention”.
We have eaten of the tree of knowledge, we now know what it feels like to run a Union with a ruined reputation, we are facing the devastating consequences of having left the fundamental principles that gave birth to NUGS.
Today however, a different story is being told; the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has set itself back on track after a long spell of division and lack of focus. We are happy to inform you that NUGS in this academic year will have only one set of executives.
I wish to use this platform to thank all SRC Presidents and Local NUGS Presidents in particular for their enduring support and encouragement throughout this period.
Special mention will be made of the SRC President of University of Ghana; Mr. Edmond Kombat who availed his institution’s facilities and personal office for all the Unity meetings between the two sides.
He also assumed Chairmanship of the IMC that saw the successful organization of the emergency congress to elect our new leaders.
We are also grateful to the other members of the IMC; Mr. Raymond Bayor – SRC President (GIJ), Mr. Awudu Kanton – SRC President (UDS –Wa), Miss Ella Nungo - Local NUGS President (AUCC). When the history of this great Union is being written, these names will forever be etched in GOLD.
Our ONE IMPORTANT TARGET – UNITY has been achieved, but at an extremely high price. I must be very frank and open; there have been many obstacles in our way – both within and without. The easiest of the options would have been to say that Osman should organize his Congress and I also do same. But we chose to do what our predecessors couldn’t do - PUTTING NUGS FIRST.
It is my greatest wish that the Union does not go through this shameful experience again. Never again should we allow one individual to hold the entire Union to ransom. We have paid a dear price to put the Union back on track. We should not allow pettiness and arbitrariness to derail the Union in such a way as to nullify its existence.
I will like to take this opportunity, since it will be the last time I address this Union as President to express my sincerest gratitude for the cooperation the Union has enjoyed from the Media, the Ministry of Education, heads of institutions, our dear member institutions and the component blocs under NUGS.
We have grown within the confines of NUGS, hence whatever knowledge we have acquired about leadership in the past year has been possible as a result of our association with NUGS; and if tomorrow should judge us kindly we would say you have been major contributors to the tremendous strides made during our tenure of office as NUGS executives, but if history judges us unkindly in the future we would take full responsibilities.
In spite of the fact that we are leaving office, I can assure that our heart, soul and spirit will be with you. We have met the best of friends in life in NUGS, and to those who have been genuine friends to us we are grateful to you all.
In NUGS also, I have learnt the true meaning of a “Trojan horse” and I learnt quickly to say THANKS BUT NO THANKS to such things that are ostensibly supposed to be gifts. Colleagues, there are no free gifts in politics; the gifts will always have some implicit strings attached. One day, you will definitely be called to pay the price. Take my advice; “THERE ARE NO FREE GIFTS IN POLITICS”. They will come disguised in all manners and sorts, but be wary; NOT ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD!
The task you have taken upon yourselves is enormous, but I honestly believe with God on your side you are more than conquerors. I pray you to cooperate with each other for the betterment of NUGS, for united you stand and divided you split asunder. Seek guidance from God for it is He who giveth wisdom and knowledge to those who search for it.
I hope that member institutions would extend the same cooperation and support that you have given us to the in-coming executives.
We leave with a lot of sorrow, but we must decrease so that others will increase. At this time, it is our option to look at some new challenges in life.
We leave with the assurance that this will not be the last time our two feet shall dance together. We cannot promise 24/7 of our time for NUGS, but we will always be there when the Union wants us.
And let us always remember that it is not how long our lives are that matter, but rather how good those lives have been put to use. Twenty (20) years of purpose is better than sixty (60) years of wastefulness. For as long as there is breadth in us let us never cease doing good.
Finally, it is my fervent hope and prayer that, one day and I hope that day is near when this country shall be able to make EDUCATION ENTIRELY A RIGHT, AND NOT A PRIVILEGE.
Thank you and may the Almighty God bless us all.
Perfect Speech from the SG
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