My fellow Umuahians,
Your new executive committee, after much deliberation and consultations over the past few weeks, have now committed to a new fundraising strategy, designed to allow every and all Umuahians participate in this major clarion call.
We have successfully reopened the school; and glory be to God. We also owe immense gratitude to all Umuahians who stayed the course and committed their money, time, and resources to ensure that we kept our promise. Hats off to all the good men who helped us power through what started at the onset as a seemingly impossible task. There is clearly an overarching lesson in all of this; and that is that dreams actually do come true, especially when the purpose is right and clear and you have the commitment of a few good men.
We now enter/begin a new and important phase of sustainability and growth. We cannot fold our hands and let what we have so painstakingly built to wither like most things in Nigeria. We were chosen for this moment and time to lead others to a new era of limitless possibilities….if we can only get you to believe.
We, the GCUOBA-USA would like to lead the charge of our newly established endowment fund that will ultimately enable the school meet its budget shortfalls and new growth initiatives.
We look forward to other GCU stakeholders committing to meet this collective challenge.
Our new fundraising campaign themed and titled “100HUNDRED CLUB” seeks a group of 100 Umuahians committed to the funds program.
The “100HUNDRED CLUB” will include two member categories:
- $100 a month Membership
- $50 a month Membership
Our projected annual fund ‘raise’ with your commitment could be in the N75m – N100 million.
With our success with this campaign, GCUOBA-USA can commit significantly to the GCU Endowment Fund, and to GCUs sustainability.
This campaign, we believe, affords all Umuahians an opportunity to be part of this history making effort of ours.
We need 100HUNDRED good men.
Our website (https://gcuobausa.org/donate) gcuobausa.org has already been programmed to enable all participants sign up for the monthly auto deduction at the $100 and $50 membership commitment levels.
In appreciation and recognition of your commitment, GCUOBA-USA will rush you the following token gifts:
- $100 a month Member (or Higher)
- This member will get a premium pullover vest with the GCU logo and these words “100HUNDRED CLUB” embroidered on it.
- This member will also get a wearable pin that depicts our logo and “100HUNDRED CLUB”
- $50 a month Member
- This member will get a wearable pin that depicts our logo and “100HUNDRED CLUB”
We are excited to announce that we already have kicked off this campaign with the help of our “gift that keeps giving”, Dr. Obiora Ogbuawa who has committed to donating $2000 every year and also joining the “$100 a month club”. How do we find words to express our profound gratitude to this beautiful mind and spirit, who continues to exemplarily display a generous and steadfast commitment to this clarion call. We salute you Sir.
We are also grateful for these early adopters of this model who inspired us to fine tune it and wrap a theme around it: Dr. Emma Okafor, Dr. Cas Okoro, Sebastian Ibezim, George Ezikpe, Dr. Ikem Nkanginieme, Nedum Ejiogu, Abraham Chinedu Agu, Don Egbuchulam & Obi Alamba. Most of them are continuing with the model and have given us express permission to transition their auto payments, going forward into this new campaign.
Below is a list of our 100HUNDRED CLUB campaign initial sponsors:
$2000 Annually:
- Dr. Obiora Ogbuawa
One Million Naira Annually:
These two powerhouse Erekosimites, have each committed to N1m annually. Thank you, kind Sirs.
- Dr. Emma Okafor
- Dr. Cas Okoro
$100 a Month Club:
- Sebastian Ibezim
- George Ezikpe (EXCO)
- Abraham Chinedu Agu
- Obiora Ogbuawa
- Ed Ukaonu (EXCO)
- Kingsley Umezurike (EXCO)
- Austin Umezurike (EXCO)
$50 a Month Club:
- Nnanna Okorafor (EXCO)
- Vincent Ogbuehi (EXCO)
- Don Egbuchulam
- Obi Alamba
We will be updating this list and publishing it as we sign up new members to this Endowment club membership…. more benefits to come. Stay tuned.
We are now officially calling on all Umuahians to join GCUOBA-USA in making this campaign successful and equally important being a “100HUNDRED CLUB” member. Remember membership has its privileges.
May the good Lord continue to bless you all. Let us do all we can to ensure the sustainability of GCU.
In UNUM LUCEANT!!!!
My best regards,
Ed Ukaonu
President
GCUOBA-USA
Okechukwu Ifediora says
Very good idea! I fully endorse and support this effort. Kudos to all those who have signed up so far. I would like to join the 1million Naira per year club.
Good job by the new executive 👍
Edward Ukaonu says
Wow!! Thank you Dr. Okey Ifediora. You are a gold standard!!