The Nigerian Field Society

Council

THE NIGERIAN FIELD SOCIETY
A.B.M. 12 MARCH 2005

Hosted by Council at Drapers Hall, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan

Attendance:
 - Members of Council
 - Abeokuta Branch
 - Asaba Branch
 - Benin Branch
 - Ibadan Branch
 - Ife Branch
 - Lagos Branch

The opening ceremony began at 12:00 A.M., under the chairmanship of Engr. N.O. Oyelola. The proposed agenda was accepted.

The minutes of the Benin 2004 ABM:

• Adoption of the corrected minutes was accepted.
• The Frank Bridges Prize. The contest was conducted and the prizes awarded.
• The Oseni prize: Dr. Jayeola set the topic for the 2005 competition: "The   advantages and limitations of the indigenous methods of plant conservation in Nigeria". This has yet to be advertized. 
• Website development.
• The Society´s Handbook: Copies were made available at the A.B.M.
• The 2004 ABM accepted Council´s recommendation that the Society continue  with the name The Nigerian Field Society, with a note registered as "The Field  Society of Nigeria".
   

2003 Annual Reports:

• The Honorary Secretary´s report was accepted.
• The Treasurer´s report was accepted. 
• Editor´s report was accepted.
• Reports from the Abeokuta, Benin, Ibadan, Ife and Lagos Branches were   accepted.
  

The venue for the next A.B.M. (2006): The Abeokuta Branch accepted to host next year´s A.B.M.