United Geophysical is one of the first companies to provide geological services to the oil industry. We continually seek the finest industry professionals to further strengthen our status as leaders in the acquisition of 3 & 4D seismic data. Those qualified in the following disciplines are invited to submit applications:
Geologists / Geophysicists
Topographical Surveyors
Purchasing / Supply Managers
Accountants
Electronic Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Maintenance Engineers
Administrators
Logistics Managers
Health & Safety Officers
How to Apply:
If you are interested in a career with United Geophysical, please send your CV to either:
Nigeria Office
5B Remi Fani Kayode Avenue
GRA, Ikeja
Lagos
Nigeria OR by e-mail cvs@unitedgeophysical.com
North America Office
Personnel Manager
United Geophysical Corporation
6335 Deep Canyon Drive
Katy
Texas 77450
USA
You can also email your CV as a Word document attachment to cvs@unitedgeophysical.com
Monday, July 26, 2010
EMPOWERING THE TEACHERS PROGRAM
The MISTI Africa Faculty Fellows Program will bring junior professors from Nigerian universities to MIT labs and classrooms to engage in teaching, learning, and research with MIT students and faculty. Applications for the Spring 2011 Semester are due by Friday, 13 August 2010.
Description: The environmental determinants of malaria in the semi-arid Sahel zone of Africa are investigated with field research and numerical modeling techniques. We are involved in an interdisciplinary effort to explore the dependence of mosquito breeding and infection rates on factors such as surface water pooling, which is the result of various hydroclimatological variables. In a unique approach, mosquitoes in a small study area near Niamey, Niger, will be modeled numerically and a simulation coupled with a small-scale hydrology model. Model input includes satellite-acquired remotely sensed data for vegetation, soil moisture and topography. With results validated by field investigations, variation in mosquito abundance and infection rates will be simulated. This numerical modeling tool will shed light on dynamics of outbreak occurrence and help target intervention efforts.
Award: $19,000 for travel between MIT, Paris and Niamey, and workshops in Niamey
Follow this link for programme details and application:
http://web.mit.edu/misti/africa/
Description: The environmental determinants of malaria in the semi-arid Sahel zone of Africa are investigated with field research and numerical modeling techniques. We are involved in an interdisciplinary effort to explore the dependence of mosquito breeding and infection rates on factors such as surface water pooling, which is the result of various hydroclimatological variables. In a unique approach, mosquitoes in a small study area near Niamey, Niger, will be modeled numerically and a simulation coupled with a small-scale hydrology model. Model input includes satellite-acquired remotely sensed data for vegetation, soil moisture and topography. With results validated by field investigations, variation in mosquito abundance and infection rates will be simulated. This numerical modeling tool will shed light on dynamics of outbreak occurrence and help target intervention efforts.
Award: $19,000 for travel between MIT, Paris and Niamey, and workshops in Niamey
Follow this link for programme details and application:
http://web.mit.edu/misti/africa/
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
BUILDING A GEOSCIENCE CAREER
Unlike most traditional professions (Law, Medicine and the Clergy), Geology is a specialized profession that evolved with the improvements in science and technology. The knowledge of our home – the Earth, is necessary if we must continue to live here, interact and maximize the huge deposit of the resources that naturally available on Earth, while keeping the environment safe in the process of our anthropogenic activities. I wish to welcome you to the world of Geoscience, and I would like to let you know that you have made a good decision to build a career in Geology and Earth Science.
Generally, the word Geoscience refers to Geology and Earth Science. It is simply the study of the Earth. Geology is the scientific study of the structure, evolution and dynamics of the Earth, and its natural resources. It is aimed at investigating the internal and external processes that have shaped the Earth through its 4,500 million year history. Many people, including geoscientists has viewed geology as an observational and descriptive science in the past decades, but the realities of recent research have convinced us that Geology is rather an objective and predictive science that is directly relevant to the needs of society. Our knowledge of Geology is applicable to human activities (Environmental, Economic, Engineering and Hydrogeological) and Geological hazards like Earthquake, Landslide, Tsunami, etc. It often involves work in foreign countries, and leads to the natural development of a wide range of transferable skills.
The normal entry requirement into a professional geoscience career is a first degree (B.Sc) in one of the geosciences. Many enter the profession with first degrees in other subjects following appropriate postgraduate trainings. For people with no geological background, a postgraduate diploma (Pg.D) may be required before proceeding for an M.Sc in Geology.
Career opportunities in geoscience is spread around the following areas
- Oil and Gas (Exploration and Production)
- Engineering and Environmental (including Hydrogeology and Geotechnical Engineering)
- Geological Surveying
- Education and Research.
Millions of people worldwide are working as professional geoscientists in the Oil and Gas Companies, Mining and Mineral Corporations, Federal and State Government Agencies, Research Institutions, Environmental and Hydrogeological Firms, Geotechnical Firms and in the Academia.
Most Nigerian geoscientists are employed in the hydrocarbons sector, working for an oil company or oil servicing firms - the consultants or specialist service companies that support oil & gas exploration and production. However the recruitment regime for the hydrocarbon sector in Nigeria
Many geoscience jobs may involve periods of working abroad, including field assignments. Unlike in the UK and United States, where one of the largest single employer of geoscientists is the Geological Survey, which is responsible to government for the geological survey of the onshore and offshore, the provision of a national geoscience information service and related scientific activities, the reverse is the case in Nigeria, where only a priviledged few work in her Geologic Survey while the Oil and Gas sector remains the single largest employer of geologists. A geoscience degree from a Nigerian university is accepted internationally and career opportunities in similar scientific areas to those existing in Nigeria
About 2,000 students graduate with a geoscience degree in Nigeria
Well, I am sure that many students of geology and recent geoscience graduates in this part of the World will naturally be concerned with the present job situation, as many graduates compete for the few jobs available. At this point, I would like to stress that there is always a market for the best. These days, almost all employers would request for a minimum of Second Class Upper Divisions (2:1), before you could even be invited for an aptitude test, but beyond the technicalities of these selection tests, there is a need for self development as an individual geoscientist. Even after you have passed the selection test, you may need to still pass through some professional drills in basic geoscience, especially the applications of those things you were taught in school.
Becoming a trailblazing geoscientist is a function of professionalism. You need to know that being a professional geoscientist begins with the personal endorsement of consistently high standards of learning, work performance and conduct, an attitude that requires capability beyond mere competence and also requires willingness to be accountable. There must be a willingness to continually maintain and update your geological knowledge and acquire new skills where necessary and you are on your way to become a professional geoscientist. Based on my experience and my level of observation of the present trend in Nigeria
- Join a Professional Organization, and participate actively. Its easy to join one and the advantages of such membership is usually unquantifiable. Benefits may include Education (Short Courses, Conferences, Seminars, etc), Social, Networking, Leadership and Professional Development. A first degree usually forms the basic qualification for membership of a professional body, and eventually for becoming a Chartered Geologist. You may join any of the Professional bodies by following your link(s) of interest on this blog. Other organizations are available apart from those listed here.
- Make conscious effort to develop yourself and be well informed about recent geological events, discoveries, news, etc. You may attend short courses, usually made available for members of professional bodies, technical sessions (e.g. NAPE), higher qualifications, etc. Information is power, learn to read to update your knowledge and endeavour to get news updates related to your chosen career.
- Networking or using people you know to identify prospective employers, arrange interviews and provide recommendations. When you meet with people, let them know what you can do. It’s not just what you know, but who you know also matters and this perhaps is the most effective strategy in getting your dream job. Endeavour to create an impression in their minds that would make them get your contact for possible future benefits. However, such relationship is meant to be beneficial to both parties. The person may not have a job for you, but if S/he is genuinely interested in you, S/he may suggest other firms you could visit.
- Prepare a good resume. This will create a first impression of your person in the mind of your potential employer. Endeavour to give yourself the best possible chance. If you have been previously employed, let it reflect. Your resume should be updated from time to time, as it would provide your prospective employer an overview of your work, skills acquired or specialized knowledge you may have acquired. You may contact me, if you require any form of assistance in this regard or use one of the many good books on preparing resumes. It is equally important to note that your resume must be 100% free of typographical, grammatical, and factual errors.
- You may also need to rehearse ahead of your interview. This will enable you sharpen your interview skills. You should anticipate important questions and formulate positive responses. This subject is properly covered in greater details in other books, check bookstores or libraries for appropriate books.
- Keep a positive attitude. A positive, enthusiastic attitude is usually recognized and appreciated by most employers. Be careful not to misrepresent your experience or capabilities to a potential employer, while trying to convey how indispensable you would be to the company.
- Check out related job placements in different job boards. Daily newspapers could also be helpful as most jobs are usually published regularly (e.g. The Guardian, on Tuesday and Thursday). You may also subscribe to get update and alerts of recent geoscience vacancies in your mailbox. Visit: solutionswarehouse and enter your email address in the space provided and click subscribe.
- Prepare ahead of any invitation for a selection test. You will only be invited for a test at most two weeks ahead of the date, and this may not be sufficient for you to prepare very well enough. Consult popular aptitude and skill tests materials for the different test practice questions, also visit try your hands on online tests – SHL, Assessment Day, etc. Always remember, chance favours the prepared mind.
In most cases, Self-Employment in geosciences is not very easy as in other professions, but it’s equally not uncommon. You may work as in Consulting, Prospects generation for oil and gas or become an independent operator. Independent geoscientists may lack personnel with vast technical expertise compared with professionals in large companies.
Numerous geoscience related work has remained on the waiting list over the past few decades in Nigeria
Monday, June 28, 2010
NYSC SCHEME: A CALL TO A RENEWED COMMITMENT
Nigeria, during and after the colonial era was ravaged by distrust ethnicity, social economic imbalance and religious differences that degenerated into atrocious acts of brutality in certain quarters of the country. Not only that, it eventually culminated in a 30months civil war (1967-1970). All these resulted in acute shortage of highly skilled manpower, extreme poverty, mass illiteracy, ineffective communication system, political and cultural dysfunctionalities in the system, among others.
This multi-faceted litany of problems prompted the Government and people of Nigeria to begin a deliberated search for progressive ideas to build a strong, united, enviable, indivisible, dynamic and self reliant Nation with equal opportunities to her citizenry.
The resultant, pragmatic approach to solving these myriad of problems, necessitated the establishment of the NYSC scheme by General Yakubu Gowon with [Decree No.22, of 22nd May, 1973], which was repealed and replaced 1993 by General Ibrahim Babangida’s Administration.
“The NYSC scheme was established primarily to inculcate in Nigerian youths, the spirit of selfless service to the nation and to emphasize the spirit of oneness and brotherhood, irrespective of socio-cultural antecedents.” The government established this scheme with the aim of mobilizing her youths, having passed through different institutions of higher learning, to become the veritable tools and agents to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of a new Nigeria. This initiative intended and foresaw a country united in strength, justice, forgiveness and equity; marching to the greenery of prosperity, pioneered by her youths.
Why would the government commit such an enormous responsibility to young and inexperienced youth? This task is probably committed to youths because of their force of enthusiasm and the depth of their determination to make things work better. A graduate is assumed to have been exposed to several academic rigours, so much that they have acquired a reasonable sense of objectivity in judgement and outgrow the myopic preoccupation of narrow mindedness. If the popular saying that ‘the youths of today are custodians of tomorrow’ is true, then the youth is expected to be responsible today. For this reason, Nigerian youths have been saddled with a responsibility to join hands and serve in humility.
Thus, in sober reflection, we must ask ourselves as we get enlisted or pass out of this scheme, whether we are playing our role or have played our role with the diligence and level of commitment required as stated in the oath we sworn to at the inception of the orientation course. We must grade ourselves as to how well we have been able to dispense our duties in the spirit of the scheme to epitomize unity and integration.
How many of us actually understand and believe in the scheme? What percentage of our youths are of the opinion that the objectives of the NYSC scheme as clearly spelt out in Decree No. 51 of 16th June, 1993 is achievable?
The fact is, majorities of us are of the opinion that the scheme should be scrapped because of certain operational and exogenous problems that have bedeviled the scheme in her 37 years history. How then can we bring the vision of our past heroes and leaders into being if we cannot sacrifice our lives, time, zeal, energy and all we have to such an enviable scheme as this?
I think we should evaluate ourselves at this juncture, so that we can be at peace with our conscience – at least, for the fear of God and ‘the law of reciprocal action’ which operates by direct proportionality. We must align our personal interests with that of the scheme, for only this can bring out the best in us. Nigeria is in dire need of unity and integration. Therefore, corps members are expected to be facilitators of the unity and in furtherance, bridge the tribal and ethnical gaps that are still visible in our society. A writer of note wrote and I quote:
“A call rings out through the land, loud, shrill and clear
To all youths of the land, trained in her institutions of higher learning
A call to the service of the fatherland
It excites their movement;
Over plains, rivers, hills, vegetation, climatic belts,
All across traditions, customs, religion,
Educational, environmental and socio-cultural backgrounds
A re-congregation for a reorientation from parochial tribal mindsets
For a new paradigm of nationalism, of national integration and peaceful cohabitation
Lifting our nation high requires
Concerted efforts, dedication and selflessness
365 days of service that must
Metamorphose into a lifetime of service…”
Let us therefore throw behind us the disingenuous attitude that we have experienced over the years. Let us avoid the isolation with which we live with other ethnic groups. We should do without our instinct for abhorrence of other communities. Instead, we should join our minds and hands together, with a renewed commitment to the aforementioned purpose of the NYSC scheme.
Though the scheme has, to a reasonable extent, been able to achieve some of her objectives and justified the purpose for its establishment, despite the various problems and operational hi-cupps it has experienced; it however needs some structural review and determination on the part of all stakeholders. It likewise requires the political will of the government to minimize, if not remove imperfections inherent in it.
We can think of what to do for Nigeria, rather than thinking of what Nigeria can do for us. With this progressive mindset, we can jointly make the aims and objectives of the clarion call to lift our nation high achievable through dedication and selflessness. Nigeria is ours, let us serve Nigeria.
This multi-faceted litany of problems prompted the Government and people of Nigeria to begin a deliberated search for progressive ideas to build a strong, united, enviable, indivisible, dynamic and self reliant Nation with equal opportunities to her citizenry.
The resultant, pragmatic approach to solving these myriad of problems, necessitated the establishment of the NYSC scheme by General Yakubu Gowon with [Decree No.22, of 22nd May, 1973], which was repealed and replaced 1993 by General Ibrahim Babangida’s Administration.
“The NYSC scheme was established primarily to inculcate in Nigerian youths, the spirit of selfless service to the nation and to emphasize the spirit of oneness and brotherhood, irrespective of socio-cultural antecedents.” The government established this scheme with the aim of mobilizing her youths, having passed through different institutions of higher learning, to become the veritable tools and agents to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of a new Nigeria. This initiative intended and foresaw a country united in strength, justice, forgiveness and equity; marching to the greenery of prosperity, pioneered by her youths.
Why would the government commit such an enormous responsibility to young and inexperienced youth? This task is probably committed to youths because of their force of enthusiasm and the depth of their determination to make things work better. A graduate is assumed to have been exposed to several academic rigours, so much that they have acquired a reasonable sense of objectivity in judgement and outgrow the myopic preoccupation of narrow mindedness. If the popular saying that ‘the youths of today are custodians of tomorrow’ is true, then the youth is expected to be responsible today. For this reason, Nigerian youths have been saddled with a responsibility to join hands and serve in humility.
Thus, in sober reflection, we must ask ourselves as we get enlisted or pass out of this scheme, whether we are playing our role or have played our role with the diligence and level of commitment required as stated in the oath we sworn to at the inception of the orientation course. We must grade ourselves as to how well we have been able to dispense our duties in the spirit of the scheme to epitomize unity and integration.
How many of us actually understand and believe in the scheme? What percentage of our youths are of the opinion that the objectives of the NYSC scheme as clearly spelt out in Decree No. 51 of 16th June, 1993 is achievable?
The fact is, majorities of us are of the opinion that the scheme should be scrapped because of certain operational and exogenous problems that have bedeviled the scheme in her 37 years history. How then can we bring the vision of our past heroes and leaders into being if we cannot sacrifice our lives, time, zeal, energy and all we have to such an enviable scheme as this?
I think we should evaluate ourselves at this juncture, so that we can be at peace with our conscience – at least, for the fear of God and ‘the law of reciprocal action’ which operates by direct proportionality. We must align our personal interests with that of the scheme, for only this can bring out the best in us. Nigeria is in dire need of unity and integration. Therefore, corps members are expected to be facilitators of the unity and in furtherance, bridge the tribal and ethnical gaps that are still visible in our society. A writer of note wrote and I quote:
“A call rings out through the land, loud, shrill and clear
To all youths of the land, trained in her institutions of higher learning
A call to the service of the fatherland
It excites their movement;
Over plains, rivers, hills, vegetation, climatic belts,
All across traditions, customs, religion,
Educational, environmental and socio-cultural backgrounds
A re-congregation for a reorientation from parochial tribal mindsets
For a new paradigm of nationalism, of national integration and peaceful cohabitation
Lifting our nation high requires
Concerted efforts, dedication and selflessness
365 days of service that must
Metamorphose into a lifetime of service…”
Let us therefore throw behind us the disingenuous attitude that we have experienced over the years. Let us avoid the isolation with which we live with other ethnic groups. We should do without our instinct for abhorrence of other communities. Instead, we should join our minds and hands together, with a renewed commitment to the aforementioned purpose of the NYSC scheme.
Though the scheme has, to a reasonable extent, been able to achieve some of her objectives and justified the purpose for its establishment, despite the various problems and operational hi-cupps it has experienced; it however needs some structural review and determination on the part of all stakeholders. It likewise requires the political will of the government to minimize, if not remove imperfections inherent in it.
We can think of what to do for Nigeria, rather than thinking of what Nigeria can do for us. With this progressive mindset, we can jointly make the aims and objectives of the clarion call to lift our nation high achievable through dedication and selflessness. Nigeria is ours, let us serve Nigeria.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
OFID SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2010/11
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) scholarship 2010/2011 for qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master's degree are welcome.
The OFID scholarship will be awarded to support one student or candidate for Master’s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master's degree studies in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2010/2011.
Eligibility
*Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
*Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
*Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
*Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2010, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master's Degree.
*Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries below)
*Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
Required documents
1.A completed on-line application form.
2.A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
3.A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
4.A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
5.A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master's degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
6.Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university.
7.Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Eligible Countries
* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan AJ, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo DR , Republic of Congo, Cote d'lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea D P R, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Maldives, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean: Antigua Barbuda, Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Uruguay
Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo
The scholarship deadline is 4th June, 2010 and its meant for MSc study in any country of the world.
Further information can be found on OFID official website below
http://www.ofid.org/Portalvbvs/DesktopDefault.aspx
The OFID scholarship will be awarded to support one student or candidate for Master’s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master's degree studies in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2010/2011.
Eligibility
*Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
*Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
*Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
*Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2010, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master's Degree.
*Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries below)
*Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
Required documents
1.A completed on-line application form.
2.A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
3.A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
4.A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
5.A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master's degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
6.Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university.
7.Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Eligible Countries
* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan AJ, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo DR , Republic of Congo, Cote d'lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea D P R, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Maldives, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean: Antigua Barbuda, Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Uruguay
Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo
The scholarship deadline is 4th June, 2010 and its meant for MSc study in any country of the world.
Further information can be found on OFID official website below
http://www.ofid.org/Portalvbvs/DesktopDefault.aspx
Friday, May 21, 2010
Addax Petroleum / NNPC Scholarship in Nigeria 2010 for Undergraduates
Addax Petroleum Development (Nig) Limited invites qualified candidates for its 2009/2010 National Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme in Nigeria.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
All Candidates must:
i) be a Nigerian
ii) be a registered, full time 100 level undergraduate in any Nigerian Tertiary Institution
iii) have 5 ‘0′ level credit passes in one sitting including English Language and Mathematics.
NOTE:
Any candidate currently a beneficiary of a scholarship of any kind is not eligible to apply
Dependants of employees of Addax Petroleum are not eligible to apply.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST submit an application with ALL the following information.
A. Surname
B. Other Names
C. Sex
D. Functional Email address and phone number
And attach scanned copies of the original:
i. Admission letter into institution with information on course of study, year of entry and duration.
ii. SSCE/GCE O’level certificate
iii. Evidence of state of origin/local government
iv. School ID card or National ID or Driver’s license or international passport.
APTITUDE TEST
An aptitude test for all applicants will be conducted at the following centres on a later date that shall be communicated to successful applicants through their email addresses.
Applicants should therefore indicate their preferred centre for the test on their applications:
1. ABUJA 2. CALABAR 3. LAGOS 4. PORT HARCOURT 5. OWERRI
SUBMISSION
All applications should be submitted with scanned copies of credentials through the following email addresses not later than Friday, May 28, 2010
Applications from North East geographical zone -
Email address: CRL1@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from North West geographical zone -
Email address: CRL2@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from North Central geographical zone -
Email address: CRL3@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South West geographical zone -
Email address: CRL4@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South East geographical zone -
Email address: CRL5@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South South geographical zone -
Email address: CRL6@addaxpetroleum.com
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
All Candidates must:
i) be a Nigerian
ii) be a registered, full time 100 level undergraduate in any Nigerian Tertiary Institution
iii) have 5 ‘0′ level credit passes in one sitting including English Language and Mathematics.
NOTE:
Any candidate currently a beneficiary of a scholarship of any kind is not eligible to apply
Dependants of employees of Addax Petroleum are not eligible to apply.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST submit an application with ALL the following information.
A. Surname
B. Other Names
C. Sex
D. Functional Email address and phone number
And attach scanned copies of the original:
i. Admission letter into institution with information on course of study, year of entry and duration.
ii. SSCE/GCE O’level certificate
iii. Evidence of state of origin/local government
iv. School ID card or National ID or Driver’s license or international passport.
APTITUDE TEST
An aptitude test for all applicants will be conducted at the following centres on a later date that shall be communicated to successful applicants through their email addresses.
Applicants should therefore indicate their preferred centre for the test on their applications:
1. ABUJA 2. CALABAR 3. LAGOS 4. PORT HARCOURT 5. OWERRI
SUBMISSION
All applications should be submitted with scanned copies of credentials through the following email addresses not later than Friday, May 28, 2010
Applications from North East geographical zone -
Email address: CRL1@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from North West geographical zone -
Email address: CRL2@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from North Central geographical zone -
Email address: CRL3@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South West geographical zone -
Email address: CRL4@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South East geographical zone -
Email address: CRL5@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South South geographical zone -
Email address: CRL6@addaxpetroleum.com
Epileptic Power Supply and the Nigerian Society (1)
Our experiences in the past on electricity supply in Nigeria revealed that it was far better than what is in place now. The days of constant power supply is gone, and enjoying uninterrupted power supply is now a nightmare. With billions of Naira spent by successive administration on several power projects across the nation, there appears to be no improvement. Kainji dam, our popular hydroelectric power (HEP) plant could no longer meet the increasing demand for power due to our ever increasing population and many efforts geared towards industrial development by companies and individuals have been sabotaged by this ugly situation. Companies now abandon their facilities or sell them off, relocate to other countries (greener pastures) to do business where electricity supply is stable.
Multinational companies have been very supportive over the years, sponsoring the construction of turbines and signing various agreements in order to improve the status quo. State governments also have implemented a lot of independent power projects (IPP), constructing gas turbines among other efforts, not to mention the huge investment in this sector by the federal government, but all to no avail.
The demand for electricity is on the increase and most companies and homes now run their equipment, plants and appliances using generators. The situation has gone from bad to worse and it’s such a very ugly experience. Everyone now cry out loud “our government has failed us”. We’ve had a lot of drama in recent past in the power sector, projects were commissioned upon completion, most of which wouldn’t just work for more than a month. Several other power projects were abandoned for no just cause. No one would query contractors, no one to monitor the implementation of such projects. A huge sum of money had been invested but there is no improvement at all.
What actually is our problem? Is it corruption again? I think its corruption. How do we account for these investments without any result? Even when the government declared a state of emergency on the power sector, there seem to be no improvement. Hydroelectric, thermal, coal and gas facilities abound all over, several thousands of transformers purchased, but there is still no improvement. Are we not generating enough megawatts to meet our power demand? Do we have problems with supply and distribution? Could it be that our transformers are sub-standard? For how long shall we continue to pay power bills with the poor service delivery in the power sector? What is the way forward?
Nigerians are now getting used to this ugly situation. “I big pass my neighbour” - a popular slang which refers to ones ability to power his/her flat without relying on PHCN, using generator, even when neighbours are in the dark, is now the order of the day. We now legally buy fuel in containers to be kept for the use of our generators, without any safety consideration. The risk of storing fuel in residential apartments is high. A lot of people have suffered major and minor generator related injuries, many have lost their lives and several others had to live with some deformities and scars all their life. Should web continue to live this way? I once heard about a family where everyone died as a result of the fume from their generator exhaust over the night. It was allegedly redirected into the house, suffocating all of them to death. A younger bother of a colleague suffered severe burnt some months ago while he was fueling the generator. Numerous instances of kerosene explosion resulting from the usage of the same container for both petrol and kerosene have been recorded over the years.
What about the unconscious effects of pollutants, especially oxides of carbon on our health? Worse case scenarios of a very noisy culture now exist here, with the 24-hour generator usage in most places. One would naturally share the sentiment that business must continue at daytime, but the recurring tropical heat experienced most nights is forcing most families to live on generator throughout the night, thus making it increasingly difficult to find a quiet time to study and think. This present noise level is unhealthy and unsafe for our well being. Our people no longer hear well/clearly because they live in a noisy system and the painful aspect is that most of the people affected are unconscious of this fact. Their hearing deteriorates due ton prolonged, intense noise. Imagine a scenario where one would need to increase the volume of a DVD/TV set to the maximum in order to enjoy a music/programme, all in a bid to cover up for the noise from the generator. Noise upon noise!
Medical records would reveal the effect of the present trend on our health in few years if there is no improvement. We must be conscious of the rapid increase in atmospheric carbon levels in our environment, which is due to the profligate usage of fossil fuels. Air pollutants are directed at the nose, throat and lungs and causes significant health problems. When the airways are exposed to hazardous pollutants, the body and all its tissue is ultimately affected and may result to cardiovascular and lung diseases, increasing the risk of heart attacks and heart related death. High noise level is similarly a serious health hazard. Apart from the fact that repeated exposure may damage human hearing loss – the louder the noise, the faster it causes hearing loss; each noise pollution incident destroys additional cells of the inner ear. Sleep deprivation, chronic fatigue, aggressive behaviour, declining school performance, annoyance responses, adverse social behaviour and reduction in hearing some frequencies of sound are some of the human health problems associated with noise pollution.
There is need to call a spade ‘a spade’ and not just an agricultural implement. In my opinion, the present epileptic supply situation, noise and air pollution levels are not sustainable. Our environment needs you as much as you need the environment. We must be conscious of the fact that our experience in the power sector is a reflection of the quality of our input. Let us join hands and build the power sector in our nation. Let us rise up to our responsibilities as an individual and as a people. We can eradicate corruption form our society. I believe it’s possible.
Multinational companies have been very supportive over the years, sponsoring the construction of turbines and signing various agreements in order to improve the status quo. State governments also have implemented a lot of independent power projects (IPP), constructing gas turbines among other efforts, not to mention the huge investment in this sector by the federal government, but all to no avail.
The demand for electricity is on the increase and most companies and homes now run their equipment, plants and appliances using generators. The situation has gone from bad to worse and it’s such a very ugly experience. Everyone now cry out loud “our government has failed us”. We’ve had a lot of drama in recent past in the power sector, projects were commissioned upon completion, most of which wouldn’t just work for more than a month. Several other power projects were abandoned for no just cause. No one would query contractors, no one to monitor the implementation of such projects. A huge sum of money had been invested but there is no improvement at all.
What actually is our problem? Is it corruption again? I think its corruption. How do we account for these investments without any result? Even when the government declared a state of emergency on the power sector, there seem to be no improvement. Hydroelectric, thermal, coal and gas facilities abound all over, several thousands of transformers purchased, but there is still no improvement. Are we not generating enough megawatts to meet our power demand? Do we have problems with supply and distribution? Could it be that our transformers are sub-standard? For how long shall we continue to pay power bills with the poor service delivery in the power sector? What is the way forward?
Nigerians are now getting used to this ugly situation. “I big pass my neighbour” - a popular slang which refers to ones ability to power his/her flat without relying on PHCN, using generator, even when neighbours are in the dark, is now the order of the day. We now legally buy fuel in containers to be kept for the use of our generators, without any safety consideration. The risk of storing fuel in residential apartments is high. A lot of people have suffered major and minor generator related injuries, many have lost their lives and several others had to live with some deformities and scars all their life. Should web continue to live this way? I once heard about a family where everyone died as a result of the fume from their generator exhaust over the night. It was allegedly redirected into the house, suffocating all of them to death. A younger bother of a colleague suffered severe burnt some months ago while he was fueling the generator. Numerous instances of kerosene explosion resulting from the usage of the same container for both petrol and kerosene have been recorded over the years.
What about the unconscious effects of pollutants, especially oxides of carbon on our health? Worse case scenarios of a very noisy culture now exist here, with the 24-hour generator usage in most places. One would naturally share the sentiment that business must continue at daytime, but the recurring tropical heat experienced most nights is forcing most families to live on generator throughout the night, thus making it increasingly difficult to find a quiet time to study and think. This present noise level is unhealthy and unsafe for our well being. Our people no longer hear well/clearly because they live in a noisy system and the painful aspect is that most of the people affected are unconscious of this fact. Their hearing deteriorates due ton prolonged, intense noise. Imagine a scenario where one would need to increase the volume of a DVD/TV set to the maximum in order to enjoy a music/programme, all in a bid to cover up for the noise from the generator. Noise upon noise!
Medical records would reveal the effect of the present trend on our health in few years if there is no improvement. We must be conscious of the rapid increase in atmospheric carbon levels in our environment, which is due to the profligate usage of fossil fuels. Air pollutants are directed at the nose, throat and lungs and causes significant health problems. When the airways are exposed to hazardous pollutants, the body and all its tissue is ultimately affected and may result to cardiovascular and lung diseases, increasing the risk of heart attacks and heart related death. High noise level is similarly a serious health hazard. Apart from the fact that repeated exposure may damage human hearing loss – the louder the noise, the faster it causes hearing loss; each noise pollution incident destroys additional cells of the inner ear. Sleep deprivation, chronic fatigue, aggressive behaviour, declining school performance, annoyance responses, adverse social behaviour and reduction in hearing some frequencies of sound are some of the human health problems associated with noise pollution.
There is need to call a spade ‘a spade’ and not just an agricultural implement. In my opinion, the present epileptic supply situation, noise and air pollution levels are not sustainable. Our environment needs you as much as you need the environment. We must be conscious of the fact that our experience in the power sector is a reflection of the quality of our input. Let us join hands and build the power sector in our nation. Let us rise up to our responsibilities as an individual and as a people. We can eradicate corruption form our society. I believe it’s possible.
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