The President of the Berom Educational and Cultural Organisation (BECO) Worldwide, Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop, served as the guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting of the Staff Thrift and Credit Society, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom. The AGM held today 11th December, 2025 at the NVRI senior staff club.
Speaking on the theme “Work and Retire Well: The Role of the Cooperative Society,” he delivered a deeply practical and inspiring lecture drawn from his personal journey from active service to retirement.
Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop emphasized that retirement preparation must begin on the very first day an employee receives their employment letter, stressing that early planning is the foundation for a peaceful and sustainable post-work life.
He highlighted the vital role cooperative societies play in helping workers develop savings discipline, access credit responsibly, and build financial stability that can cushion life after active service.
Drawing from his own experiences, he urged participants to embrace prudent financial management, invest wisely, and remain active members of cooperative structures that promote collective growth and personal security.
Da Dalyop concluded his lecture with a charge as follows:
To work and retire well, one must save and invest wisely. A cooperative is not merely a savings group, it is a financial shield, a wealth creation tool, and a retirement security system.
Remember;
“You cannot work forever, but your money can work for you forever if you plan well”.
Welcoming guests to the AGM, the President of the Thrift and Credit Society, Hon. Pam. D Dalyop expressed delight over the turn out and array dignatories who honoured their invitation. He urged everyone to stay calm, with rapt attention for the lecture which he said the speaker was carefully selected for their delight.
Goodwill messages came from the Provost/CEO, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom, Dr. Chukwu O.O. Chukwu, President, Cooperative Federation of Nigeria, Mrs. Hannatu Mershak as well as Presidents of other sister Cooperative Societies of the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) Vom.
Rex Cheng
Admin BECO
11/12/2025