Membership of F.I.C. shall be open explicitly to adult males who satisfy the following foundational parameters:
Between the ages of 35 and 55 years old. Every potential new member must be properly introduced by an active, existing member of the F.I.C.
Must have properly completed the club’s official application form and submitted a formal letter of intention along with all mandatory background documents.
Possess a completely legitimate, transparent, and verifiable source of professional or entrepreneurial income.
Must have absolutely no past or current criminal records in the Federal Republic of Nigeria or anywhere else globally.
Must demonstrate a direct capacity and willingness to participate actively in the overall growth, structural development, and operational expansion of FIC.
Prospective members introduced to the club by an Active member will immediately enter a mandatory **3-month probation period**. Following this timeframe, full admittance or rejection will be decided conclusively by vote of the general assembly. (A specialized Membership Committee Chair is dynamically elected among active members to oversee this process.)
Strictly governed by the rules of the Club Constitution and official By-laws.
Responsible for all mandatory fees, contributions, and subscriptions fixed by the club.
Granted unhindered access to all direct privileges, networks, and operational advantages of membership.
A clear breakdown of ongoing requirements, financial commitments, and attendance compliance paths.
Membership is entirely by invitation only and strictly requires an official recommendation form completed by an active member in good standing.
Newly approved members must physically or virtually attend a comprehensive onboarding orientation meeting to study the club's long-term mission, core values, and behavior expectations.
Members are constitutionally expected to maintain at least a **75% cumulative attendance record** across all monthly sessions, whether joining virtually or physically.
Members are strongly expected to prioritize structural annual retreats and club volunteer initiatives. Robust participation solidifies brotherhood bonds and executes F.I.C.'s pledge to drive sustainable impact in wider society.
All active members must contribute a baseline fee of **NGN 25,000 per month** to support corporate club operations and projects.
Dues must clear the club repository on or before the **5th day of each active calendar month**. Any late clearances executed after this date will automatically incur a fixed penalty fine of **NGN 5,000**.
First step is written warning tracking under 75%. Continued failure to comply locks membership privileges via immediate operational suspension.
Passing the 3-month continuous non-payment threshold triggers an active suspension. Unpaid balances lingering beyond 6 months execute a complete eviction from the group.
Members terminated or separated due to baseline attendance or financial dues defaults retain a right to formally reapply for entry only after a **six-month cool-off waiting period**. Reapplicants must satisfy these strict restorative pillars:
Demonstrate absolute honor and upright character in all interactions within the club and out in broader global society.
Consistently contribute intellectual ideas, physical presence, and execution resources toward the club’s development projects.
Safeguard and respect the absolute privacy of all business discussions, internal communications, and member records.
The procedural rules governing separation, non-discrimination clauses, and floor voting rights.
A member's relationship with the club will be permanently dissolved by any of the following specific events:
A member can be permanently removed for programmatic violations only via a strict two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the entire active assembly. The member in question must be systematically presented with a formal written statement of charges by the Executive Committee, given ample time to speak and counter charges at an emergency assembly, and the final decision must be executed via an entirely anonymous **secret ballot** finalized within 1 week of the hearing.
There shall be absolutely no form or type of systemic discrimination permitted within the club, whether it be based on a gentleman’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, handicap, or status.
All verified Active Members in good standing will permanently enjoy unrestricted full floor privileges and complete voting authority on any and all items of club business—including resolutions, legislative proposals, operational bylaws, and officer elections.
Friends In Common Constitutional Framework
This code enforces structure, secures asset health, and elevates mutual respect across our global brotherhood. Adherence guarantees a premium community environment for sustainable personal and collective influence.