abdulkayus:

ROFLAO, 1000likes for u, no worry, nairalanders drivers for Dangote will advertise nairaland wella wit dat sticker u suggest. Bt omo mehn, e no go easy ooo to dey drive dat beast ooo, some drivers wey no dey take anytun alcohol will start takin kai kai, alomo and d rest and will start xhibitin agberoism small small

The head of those new trailers are as big as a 2012 toyota Sequia,imagine only trailer head big reach dat motor wey be like house for my eye.

Those of you pontificating about how Dangote's offer is so demeaning to Nigerian graduates are probably detached from reality. The truth of the matter is that it is an excellent offer that seeks to kill two birds with one stone: on one hand it would at least ameliorate the terrible unemployment situation by engaging thousands of unemployed/underemployed graduates, and on the other hand, it might enhance operational standards for Dangote's fleet.

I assume the remuneration for the so-called graduate drivers would be more attractive than what many unfortunate 'coat and tie' wearing graduates earn as contract/marketing staff in one micro finance bank or insurance company or 'one-man business' or the other. Most of such graduates now earn anywhere between N30k and N50k. These ones are even lucky; a greater number of graduates wallow in total, penniless misery as they cannot even find ANY job, not even one that offers N20k/month!

Based on this ugly reality, if Dangote offers you N70k a month (along with other benefits) to work as an 'executive' truck driver, would you consider that a terrible deal? Or perhaps you'd prefer to work as a 'marketer' in a useless insurance company for N35k a month, or worse still, remain unemployed for years without N1k to your name?

Besides, Dangote is not forcefully conscripting anybody into his company to work as a driver. His offer is just that - an offer, and unemployed/underemployed graduates have the power to decide to remain in the labour market and wait for the elusive Chevron job, or accept Dangote's offer. It's really very simple. No be by force nah! We're in a democracy after all, and everyone has the right to make any offer, just as everyone else also has the right to accept or reject any offer.

The bitter truth is that things are really harsh out there; we have an unemployment crisis of unprecedented proportions on our hands, and it is rapidly getting worse - with thousands of graduates creeping out of the universities like bedbugs yearly to join their older counterparts in the over-saturated labour market. The prospects are dim, and the future, grim. Those of us that are a bit fortunate should never lose sight of the true situation out there.

On a side note, I hope our unemployed sisters, ex-campus babes in the house, would also be eager to accept this offer too oh just like they typically are with the office jobs. This is one job opportunity where I would be happy to see gender equality implemented fully, lol.

trappatoni: I GOT THE SAME TEXT,NOTHING IN MY IN
BOX

I pray that ur inbox will stop receiving spam mails. Amen.

I hope u were not part of those who derided this job at first.

chucky234: The head of those new trailers are as big as a 2012 toyota Sequia,imagine only trailer head big reach dat motor wey be like house for my eye.

Those trailers are fully airconditioned and more comfortable than the buses and taxi cabs u hop everyday. They are factory fresh. Okay

All you need is a mindset that you are driving a haulage truck and not a sports car. You dont need large biceps to drive them.

me no understand this graduate driver stuff is it graduate as drivers or graduate handling the transport department as procurement or journey manager abeg more light before thunder fire dangote group

freeman11: all these uncoordinated grammers. no wonder

Nothing like grammers but grammer.

Dont shoot ur feet.

#YouShouldNever let someone else's opinion determine how you live your life.gbamm!

okpara ugo:

Nothing like grammers but grammer.

Dont shoot ur feet.

Nothing like grammer but grammar.

Dont shoot your feet.

guys dont listen to those who will condem you,but offer u nothing,will any of them give you fifty thousand if u need it?no,dont be discouraged,its a step n not the end,n u have d whole world ahead of u.there is dignity in labour,once you make peace within urself about ur job,that is the only thing that matters,your life is your play,other people are just minor charactrs,wish all of u well

hagma37@yahoo.com:
me no understand this graduate driver stuff is it graduate as drivers or graduate handling the transport department as procurement or journey manager abeg more light before thunder fire dangote group

Guy calm down o because Ŧħåϯ thunder get other useful purposes as in facing those looting our purse for their selfish needs.

When most people in NL where shouting calling Dangote all sort of names, I gently open ♍♈ mail aŋԂ applied for τhe job . Make Seun No worry I go advertise NL through out the South ßŮϯ τhe ƉăŸ they will send ♍e to Borno state I will gently tender ♍♈ resignation

pro01: Those of you pontificating about how Dangote's offer is so demeaning to Nigerian graduates are probably detached from reality. The truth of the matter is that it is an excellent offer that seeks to kill two birds with one stone: on one hand it would at least ameliorate the terrible unemployment situation by engaging thousands of unemployed/underemployed graduates, and on the other hand, it might enhance operational standards for Dangote's fleet.

I assume the remuneration for the so-called graduate drivers would be more attractive than what many unfortunate 'coat and tie' wearing graduates earn as contract/marketing staff in one micro finance bank or insurance company or 'one-man business' or the other. Most of such graduates now earn anywhere between N30k and N50k. These ones are even lucky; a greater number of graduates wallow in total, penniless misery as they cannot even find ANY job, not even one that offers N20k/month!

Based on this ugly reality, if Dangote offers you N70k a month (along with other benefits) to work as an 'executive' truck driver, would you consider that a terrible deal? Or perhaps you'd prefer to work as a 'marketer' in a useless insurance company for N35k a month, or worse still, remain unemployed for years without N1k to your name?

Besides, Dangote is not forcefully conscripting anybody into his company to work as a driver. His offer is just that - an offer, and unemployed/underemployed graduates have the power to decide to remain in the labour market and wait for the elusive Chevron job, or accept Dangote's offer. It's really very simple. No be by force nah! We're in a democracy after all, and everyone has the right to make any offer, just as everyone else also has the right to accept or reject any offer.

The bitter truth is that things are really harsh out there; we have an unemployment crisis of unprecedented proportions on our hands, and it is rapidly getting worse - with thousands of graduates creeping out of the universities like bedbugs yearly to join their older counterparts in the over-saturated labour market. The prospects are dim, and the future, grim. Those of us that are a bit fortunate should never lose sight of the true situation out there.

On a side note, I hope our unemployed sisters, ex-campus babes in the house, would also be eager to accept this offer too oh just like they typically are with the office jobs. This is one job opportunity where I would be happy to see gender equality implemented fully, lol.

My friend let Dangote advertise this job as an open recruitment to all level of education and state the range of renumeration you and i kno that na graduate go still full the interview Bros their are better ways and better heading to advertise such job that wil stil attract graduate I am callinng on any affected body to such advert and take drastic action its not good for Nigeria educational system let forget about just food on our table let all be brave and die like men. Let not one man diminish our future more private companies are coming to invest into power, refinaries and lot more they will need nigerian graduate to carryout the task of the engineering and lot more so guys dangote advert is not portraying nigerian graduate in the right manner.

oheez: yeah i got it. i'll be at the PH zone.

Yea Am With U Bro,will also be at the PH zone,guess we will meet dere.

Kennycee: Guyz I got d same msg just now on my fone refering me to check my mail,but I have nt yet seen their on my mail.
Guyz what are we expecting?Let's be focused

wat to expect, can u driver automatic or manual vehicle? wats d difference btw a car nd a vehicle?

hagma37@yahoo.com:

My friend let Dangote advertise this job as an open recruitment to all level of education and state the range of renumeration you and i kno that na graduate go still full the interview Bros their are better ways and better heading to advertise such job that wil stil attract graduate I am callinng on any affected body to such advert and take drastic action its not good for Nigeria educational system let forget about just food on our table let all be brave and die like men. Let not one man diminish our future more private companies are coming to invest into power, refinaries and lot more they will need nigerian graduate to carryout the task of the engineering and lot ♍☺re so guys dangote advert is not portraying nigerian graduate in the right manner.

₪ice one ßŮϯ until then let us, the interested ones try our luck. If in τhe future Nigeria now becomes better then we can always apply for fields Ɣ☺Ʊ stated above

A friend of mine also got the text message but the problem is he doesn't know how to drive yet, hope he can attend the interview and will there be training for those who doesn't know how to drive yet. He has passion for the job though and he's willing to learn fast. Thanks

Kposkila: wat to expect, can u driver automatic or manual vehicle? wats d difference btw a car nd a vehicle?

Τhe questions have started rolling out? aŋԂ pls τhe valid I'd card they ask should be ∂ drivers liecence (I think)

okpara ugo:

Nothing like grammers but grammer.

Dont shoot ur feet.

Grammer? Guy you don already shoot your feet scatter na
LWKMD

Adebhayor: A friend of mine also got the text message but the problem is he doesn't know how to drive yet, hope he can attend the interview and will there be training for those who doesn't know how to drive yet. He has passion for the job though and he's willing to learn fast. Thanks

Ɣ☺Ʊ are about Ť☺ attend ∂ driving interview aŋԂ Ɣ☺Ʊ don't know how Ť☺ drive?! Holy Moses!

Adebhayor: A friend of mine also got the text message but the problem is he doesn't know how to drive yet, hope he can attend the interview and will there be training for those who doesn't know how to drive yet. He has passion for the job though and he's willing to learn fast. Thanks

Make him go borrow tanker sharp sharp,if him burn house no tell anybody say na me bring the idea oooo

hagma37@yahoo.com:

My friend let Dangote advertise this job as an open recruitment to all level of education and state the range of renumeration you and i kno that na graduate go still full the interview Bros their are better ways and better heading to advertise such job that wil stil attract graduate I am callinng on any affected body to such advert and take drastic action its not good for Nigeria educational system let forget about just food on our table let all be brave and die like men. Let not one man diminish our future more private companies are coming to invest into power, refinaries and lot more they will need nigerian graduate to carryout the task of the engineering and lot more so guys dangote advert is not portraying nigerian graduate in the right manner.

Bros, this is essentially a matter of offer and acceptance as it goes in contract law. As long as the offer is legal, then acceptance is merely a matter of volition - you either take it or leave it, no hard feelings. If Dangote's offer is deemed outrageous and offensive, then nobody would accept it. However, there are millions of graduates that would gladly accept this offer - with thanksgiving and gratitude for that matter.

One might even argue that it is unconscionable for anyone to suggest that Dangote's offer is demeaning and should be rejected - unless such a person can provide better alternatives. As ehie pointed out, which one of you would be willing to 'dash' an umemployed graduate N50k if he needs it badly? Since you can't assist them financially, don't you think it is ridiculous for you to condemn them for accepting a job opportunity that empowers them financially at least?

okpara ugo:

Nothing like grammers but grammer.

Dont shoot ur feet.

Two likes for dis grammatical error,shey na secondary school graduates be all dis one abi na university graduates,thank God say una apply for dis driving job if not wahala for dey oooo

Adebhayor: A friend of mine also got the text message but the problem is he doesn't know how to drive yet, hope he can attend the interview and will there be training for those who doesn't know how to drive yet. He has passion for the job though and he's willing to learn fast. Thanks

Now this is funny, lol. How can he have a "passion" for driving professionally when he doesn't even know how to drive yet? I hope Dangote's HR people would conduct this recruitment exercise meticulously. We can't afford to have clueless desperados behind the wheels of massive trucks abeg. . .the accident rate on our highways is already high enough.

I've followed this issue of "Dangote Graduate Drivers" with very keen interest, and I've seen some really interesting comments from several people on different internet forums. Its funny how many people who criticized the scheme initially, seem to be the same people who are expecting emails for the interview..lol

I usually don't comment on Nairaland (I just read), but I thought I should say a thing or two about this topic, based on my own personal experience:

I'm currently serving in the British Army as a Logistic Supply Specialist, and as part of my training, I had to learn to drive trucks. I currently have a car licence and 2 truck licences all paid for by the Army. Acquiring a truck licence in the UK costs between £2,000 - £3,000. A lot of you might be wondering how easy it is to drive those massive things, I'll tell you honestly, its easy. There are girls in the Army who are about 5ft and quite tiny who drive these trucks with relative ease...how much more a Naija guy..lol. In the Army, we were taught with MAN trucks, these trucks are manual transmission trucks with 8 gears. Obviously, you need to already know how to drive a car before you can drive trucks, so all you have to do is be aware of the differences between a truck and a car (e.g weight, length, width etc) while driving and also with manouvres.

Regarding the relevance of having truck driving experience, let me tell you a little about myself..

I come from an IT background (Web development to be precise), I graduated here in the UK with a degree in IT & Business Information Systems (where I was introduced to Logistics & Supply Chain Management Processes and Systems). After university, I worked as an e-commerce developer with an electronics equipment supplier. I was responsible for all the online e-commerce stuff, payment integration etc..but I also learned a lot about order processing, shipping etc. I had always been fascinated by the retail industry in the UK (both online and offline), and this job exposed me to all the things that went on in the background before an item got to your front door or got on the shelves (e.g Tesco, ASDA, New Look, Asos, H&M etc)

Anyway, so I joined the Army to get my hands dirty in "Logistics & Supply"..and I'm enjoying it so far. I had to constantly tell myself "forget the fact that you have a 2:1 degree from a British university, humble yourself and learn!". Sometimes, my colleagues and even my superiors ask me why I'm here when I could easily be sat in an office. But I tell them I was sat in an office in London, I resigned and chose to do this.

My simple point is this, no knowledge is lost. Do not be put off by the fact that you're a graduate and now you're gonna be driving trucks for Dangote. The Nigerian retail market is gradually developing. Imagine what will happen when we start having more retail outlets, and you start having big retail giants from abroad setting up shop in Nigeria. Imagine that you've gained some experience in Logistics, Distribution and Haulage and managed to set up your own logistics company..think about how much money you'll make. Driving trucks is just a small part of Logistics, do not focus on the driving, think logistics!..

Hope I've been able to help someone out there. Make the best of whatever opportunity comes your way...and always be grateful.

Off to Germany tomorrow to resume my new posting...whoop whoop!!

jude33084:

Ɣ☺Ʊ are about Ť☺ attend ∂ driving interview aŋԂ Ɣ☺Ʊ don't know how Ť☺ drive?! Holy Moses!

check the advert.no prior knowledge of driving is needed.

femosky07:
My simple point is this, no knowledge is lost. Do not be put off by the fact that you're a graduate and now you're gonna be driving trucks for Dangote. The Nigerian retail market is gradually developing. Imagine what will happen when we start having more retail outlets, and you start having big retail giants from abroad setting up shop in Nigeria. Imagine that you've gained some experience in Logistics, Distribution and Haulage and managed to set up your own logistics company..think about how much money you'll make. Driving trucks is just a small part of Logistics, do not focus on the driving, think logistics!

Hope I've been able to help someone out there. Make the best of whatever opportunity comes your way...and always be grateful.

Off to Germany tomorrow to resume my new posting...whoop whoop!!

That's quite insightful. I'm sure many of the applicants would find great inspiration in this.

Wishing you guys outstanding success! God bless you all

Adebhayor: A friend of mine also got the text message but the problem is he doesn't know how to drive yet, hope he can attend the interview and will there be training for those who doesn't know how to drive yet. He has passion for the job though and he's willing to learn fast. Thanks

That means your friend didnt read the form before he fill and submit it.

It was stated on the form that you dont need any driving expirience

Thanks @originakalokalo.

yorke: I got the text as well. I just want to use the opportunity to learn how to drive after which I will zoom off, even if I'm chosen.

Sharrap who be your babe for here na trailler your mate dey carry lean how to drive yeye graduate

yorke: I got the text as well. I just want to use the opportunity to learn how to drive after which I will zoom off, even if I'm chosen.

Sharrap who be your babe for here na trailler your mate dey carry lean how to drive "GRADUATE ba"

i got the mesage and also they emailed me too while i didnt apply. But i'm suprised to see this thread in nairaland, why because is it not sem graudates who revoked sayin that dangote insulted 9ja graduates?. To me i was happy to hear the news the day he declared it. Because it shows how love he av 4 us 9ja graduat8s. although i didnt aply n i got the mesage i wil ansa my cal at PH zone. C u all there. 1 love my piple.

Xpset:

That means your friend didnt read the form before he fill and submit it.

It was stated on the form that you dont need any driving expirience

abeg mak i ask babes dey included?