The Board of Trustees deliberated on several issues and advices as follows:
1. The Board of Trustees Account: This should be made to become operational soon after this conference with an initial deposit of funds derived from 10% of the registration fees.
2. Chapter Investments: Funds accruing from the Development Levy (N8.85m) should be invested forthwith in treasury bills on a 6 month turn-over basis.
3. Development Levy: Fellows should be encouraged to be more alive to their obligations to the College and Chapter by paying their development levy. I strongly plead with Fellows on behalf of the Board of Trustees to PLEASE see the payment of this levy as a matter of PRIORITY. Fellows should note that N50,000.00 is only the minimum. The College deserves even more for the role which she has played and still continues to play in our lives.
4. Fund Raising: The Chapter should:
- form and then register a business arm of the chapter which would be mandated to offer consultancy services in health matters to governments, non-governmental organizations, industries, etc.;
- consider using professional fund-raisers whenever possible;
- Encourage senior Fellows including members of the BOT to find collaborators through personal contacts with industries and affluent individuals.
5. A Young Members Sponsorship Programme: Should be instituted whereby 6 members, 1 from each Faculty, would be sponsored annually to attend Chapter AGSM. Sponsorship should cover the cost of transportation, accommodation and a stipend.