WHO WE ARE
NMS Exboys (North America) is a 501(3)(c) organization with the goal of fostering the well-being of EXBOYS in North America. So, what is an Exboy? The term exboy is an abbreviation of the “ex-boy soldier” and EXBOYS are alumni or graduates of the Nigerian Military School Zaria.
The goal of the organization is to foster conviviality among EXBOYS and cherish the memories of serving as boy soldiers. In addition, the organization seeks to provide another source of information and encourage boys of the Nigerian Military school that there are other career paths outside the Nigerian Military.
The association aims to provide a forum that enables EXBOYS of varying graduation years to become acquainted with one another and develop mutually beneficial relationships guided by the following principles:
- Be truthful and do not mislead, act with integrity at all times.
- Keep promises made to the association and other members.
- Deal fairly and ethically with all members and afford respect to all.
- All members should be disposed to offering assistance or guidance to other members in times of difficulty or distress.
- Make a reasonable effort to attend meetings of the association, so long as it is convenient to do so (remember our meetings must be conducted in an atmosphere of respect and fun, so we can all look forward to coming together regularly).
- Participate in the affairs of the association, through regular attendance and contribution of ideas at meetings, as well as accepting responsibility for the planning and execution of project ideas.
- Support the association through a commitment of time and financial contribution towards group entertainment events and execution of project ideas.
Each member has the responsibility to hold in confidence all information that, if disclosed, would be damaging to the best interests of individual members, the association, or donors. All funds and transactions of the association shall be transparent to all members and recorded appropriately in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Above all, each member has a responsibility to act in the best interest of the association, and its values, and to avoid the appearance of self-interest.