Assalaffiy: Wen is the test date for MSc Oversea scholarship

ptdf have new ES so the staff are not sure when is the test yet. But it will be on saturday. And most probably in june so may 8 15 23 or 30 june

PTDF, the Executive Secretary,  Muttaqua Rabe Darma, an engineer, noted that the agency may not grant scholarships for overseas Master’s Degree Programmes beginning from 2013.

“We have been able to train enough PhD holders’ presently in oil and gas related courses offered in the upgraded Nigerian universities to handle Masters programme requirements of Nigerians.

“PTDF is an intervention agency set up by the Federal Government to consider and develop human, material and institutional capability and capacity in the oil and gas sector,” he said.

He disclosed further that the agency got 11,000 applications for scholarships this year alone and that out of the number, only 7,000 were qualified for the selection stage.

Darma said: “Because of what we are doing, by September this year, we will have over 100 Doctors of Philosophy (PhD) holders coming back to Nigeria and going into these universities that we have upgraded.

“We so much believe in PTDF that from 2013/2014 session, there will not be overseas scholarships for Masters’ degree programmes except for emerging fields.

“If you want PTDF scholarship for Masters, you have to go to these various universities because the money required to train one person in Nigeria may not be more than N500,000 and if a university in Nigeria gets N500,000 for like say 10 scholars, it would amount to N5million in a year.

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abbakacici: PTDF, the Executive Secretary,  Muttaqua Rabe Darma, an engineer, noted that the agency may not grant scholarships for overseas Master’s Degree Programmes beginning from 2013.

“We have been able to train enough PhD holders’ presently in oil and gas related courses offered in the upgraded Nigerian universities to handle Masters programme requirements of Nigerians.

“PTDF is an intervention agency set up by the Federal Government to consider and develop human, material and institutional capability and capacity in the oil and gas sector,” he said.

He disclosed further that the agency got 11,000 applications for scholarships this year alone and that out of the number, only 7,000 were qualified for the selection stage.

Darma said: “Because of what we are doing, by September this year, we will have over 100 Doctors of Philosophy (PhD) holders coming back to Nigeria and going into these universities that we have upgraded.

“We so much believe in PTDF that from 2013/2014 session, there will not be overseas scholarships for Masters’ degree programmes except for emerging fields.

“If you want PTDF scholarship for Masters, you have to go to these various universities because the money required to train one person in Nigeria may not be more than N500,000 and if a university in Nigeria gets N500,000 for like say 10 scholars, it would amount to N5million in a year.

d abov statment ws made 3 years ago nd has nt taken effect in any way, infact Muttaqua Rabe Darma is no even longer d ptdf executive secretary, so 4 dis 2013, d overseas scholarship holds, odawise it wil be a sueable offence afta alowin smbody 2 apply 4 overseas scholarship, all of a sudden u nw com nd tel him dat u ar sendin him 2 Nigerian versity. Nd nt even a reputabl government parastatal lik ptdf wil want 2 get itself in2 such an unwholesom act.

eddyland:
d abov statment ws made 3 years ago nd has nt taken effect in any way, infact Muttaqua Rabe Darma is no even longer d ptdf executive secretary, so 4 dis 2013, d overseas scholarship holds, odawise it wil be a sueable offence afta alowin smbody 2 apply 4 overseas scholarship, all of a sudden u nw com nd tel him dat u ar sendin him 2 Nigerian versity. Nd nt even a reputabl government parastatal lik ptdf wil want 2 get itself in2 such an unwholesom act.

and here what the new ES Newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Oluwole Oluleye, said last week in Abuja that judging by the presentations made to him since assumption of office two weeks ago, the fund is in precarious financial position and may not be able to meet its obligations.

Addressing PTDF staff in Abuja, he concluded that: “All is not well” with organisation.

He said he has so far been briefed by “the Acting Executive Secretary, Jolomi Arenyeka, and held discussions with General Managers of the seven Departments.  From these meetings and documents handed over to me, I now have a fairly good insight into the workings of the organisation, particularly its state of funding.

“The comprehensive hand over note by my predecessor in office detailing the state of the organisation as at November 29, 2012 and the briefing by the former Acting Executive Secretary on its activities between November 29, 2012 and May 16, 2013 when I took over, lead me to conclude that we are in a precarious position and all is not well.

“There are indeed critical challenges presently confronting us. Some of which are dire and fundamental to our corporate existence. Top on the list is the financially poor situation. I have observed that for the first as a fully functional independent agency of government, we might not be able to meet our commitments and obligations if the funding issue is not urgently addressed”.

He explained that “apart from the unsalutory effect of mounting liabilities to contractors, our scholars are frustrated and exposed to the threat of having their studies prematurely terminated as a consequence of delayed remittances of fees and up keep allowances.

“Within the hierarchy of staff is a growing cynicism about careers and career progression in the Fund. All these have culminated in total absence of commitment to duty and a near breakdown of cohesion and camaraderie within the Fund. My first priority therefore is to restore the confidence of my staff, stakeholders and partners by ensuring that we are properly funded to enable us meet our current and future obligations”.

He however assured the workers that the issues that gave rise to the uncertainties in their career progression will be addressed within the shortest possible time, provided they are credible and compelling.

“This is because staff welfare is of utmost importance to me. I therefore expect the co-operation of the Unions with Management to ensure a peaceful working environment”.

He urged the staff to work together for the progress of the fund, an appeal, he stressed, “is a call to duty and everyone must align to that call, as I will be exacting in my demands for hard work from all of you. I firmly believe in discipline and will lead by example”.

Oluleye noted that “as the lead agency for the development of human capital for the oil and gas industry, the (PTDF) is critical to the realisation of Mr. President’s Transformation Agenda as it relates to the Nigerian Content Initiative.

“The Fund will continue to discharge its mandate, but this time in a manner that the impact of its interventions will be measured against the huge financial resources spent on them. It is therefore my intention to review and streamline some of the capacity building programmes to focus on those that will produce tangible results that will make a difference in the ratio of foreign to Nigerian experts’ domination of critical sectors of the petroleum industry”, he added.

thanks for the info.instead of waiting endlessly for a test let alone a scholarship that may never come.

abbakacici: and here what the new ES Newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Oluwole Oluleye, said last week in Abuja that judging by the presentations made to him since assumption of office two weeks ago, the fund is in precarious financial position and may not be able to meet its obligations.

Addressing PTDF staff in Abuja, he concluded that: “All is not well” with organisation.

He said he has so far been briefed by “the Acting Executive Secretary, Jolomi Arenyeka, and held discussions with General Managers of the seven Departments.  From these meetings and documents handed over to me, I now have a fairly good insight into the workings of the organisation, particularly its state of funding.

“The comprehensive hand over note by my predecessor in office detailing the state of the organisation as at November 29, 2012 and the briefing by the former Acting Executive Secretary on its activities between November 29, 2012 and May 16, 2013 when I took over, lead me to conclude that we are in a precarious position and all is not well.

“There are indeed critical challenges presently confronting us. Some of which are dire and fundamental to our corporate existence. Top on the list is the financially poor situation. I have observed that for the first as a fully functional independent agency of government, we might not be able to meet our commitments and obligations if the funding issue is not urgently addressed”.

He explained that “apart from the unsalutory effect of mounting liabilities to contractors, our scholars are frustrated and exposed to the threat of having their studies prematurely terminated as a consequence of delayed remittances of fees and up keep allowances.

“Within the hierarchy of staff is a growing cynicism about careers and career progression in the Fund. All these have culminated in total absence of commitment to duty and a near breakdown of cohesion and camaraderie within the Fund. My first priority therefore is to restore the confidence of my staff, stakeholders and partners by ensuring that we are properly funded to enable us meet our current and future obligations”.

He however assured the workers that the issues that gave rise to the uncertainties in their career progression will be addressed within the shortest possible time, provided they are credible and compelling.

“This is because staff welfare is of utmost importance to me. I therefore expect the co-operation of the Unions with Management to ensure a peaceful working environment”.

He urged the staff to work together for the progress of the fund, an appeal, he stressed, “is a call to duty and everyone must align to that call, as I will be exacting in my demands for hard work from all of you. I firmly believe in discipline and will lead by example”.

Oluleye noted that “as the lead agency for the development of human capital for the oil and gas industry, the (PTDF) is critical to the realisation of Mr. President’s Transformation Agenda as it relates to the Nigerian Content Initiative.

“The Fund will continue to discharge its mandate, but this time in a manner that the impact of its interventions will be measured against the huge financial resources spent on them. It is therefore my intention to review and streamline some of the capacity building programmes to focus on those that will produce tangible results that will make a difference in the ratio of foreign to Nigerian experts’ domination of critical sectors of the petroleum industry”, he added.

These people aint serious. what then was the essence of all the stresses for applicants, if as @ Nov. 2012 they were aware of their critical financial status? Naija!!!!!! well lets just cross our fingers & see how the whole senario will play itself.

You guy just make ur admission letter ready. Because it geting late. Because the only avaiable date for the test now r 29 june 6 and 13 july. Because 20 july be too late.

pls is admission letter a compulsry requirements 4d ptdf scholarship bc me dont v any now o

Stevensonperson: pls is admission letter a compulsry requirements 4d ptdf scholarship bc me dont v any now o

when you pass the test you need admision letter. Because you need to take it to induction

pls, does anybody know d ptdf scholarship worth? Is it full tuition+living expenses +etc irrespective of d scul? Or is it a fixed amount of money say 40k pounds being awarded to each scholar?

abbakacici: when you pass the test you need admision letter. Because you need to take it to induction

So does it mean PTDF would expect you to have gotten admission before-hand if you are selected?....I thought they are affiliated to only some universities in Uk....

emteecve: pls, does anybody know d ptdf scholarship worth? Is it full tuition+living expenses +etc irrespective of d scul? Or is it a fixed amount of money say 40k pounds being awarded to each scholar?

most uk university tuition fees is btw 13K to 19k. So that plus 5K to 6k for accomodation + 6k as pocket. Plus 2k for laptop and warm cloth. So like 30k.

SegunMike:

So does it mean PTDF would expect you to have gotten admission before-hand if you are selected?....I thought they are affiliated to only some universities in Uk....

so you can get the skol you want and any problem u encounted while securing is ur fault not theirs

abbakacici: most uk university tuition fees is btw 13K to 19k. So that plus 5K to 6k for accomodation + 6k as pocket. Plus 2k for laptop and warm cloth. So like 30k.

tnx bro. Wat if Im going to a scul like imperial dat tuitn is lyk 26k pounds. Will dey still give 30k or an amount commensurate wif d tuitn? Tnx

emteecve:
tnx bro. Wat if Im going to a scul like imperial dat tuitn is lyk 26k pounds. Will dey still give 30k or an amount commensurate wif d tuitn? Tnx

most people that got admission oxford cambridge LSE LBS imperial have outstanding result. Actual they will get scholarship for the school itself. But if not the PTDF will paid. That 30 am talking about average

any news abt the test dates yet..

Wen is ptdf txt coming pls!

May be next year because this year might be late

The test will be held on 20 or 27th july

is July 20 or 27 certain?

abbakacici: You guy just make ur admission letter ready. Because it geting late. Because the only avaiable date for the test now r 29 june 6 and 13 july. Because 20 july be too late.

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August is almost around the corner, so one month might not be enough to conduct aptitude test and publish the result not to even mention an imduction against september. So I guess may be they shifted it to February but that's my opinion.

why should they shift it to february, when most schools that offer some of these programs starts in september/october and they have no room for second batch in most programs

SOMEONE TELL ME, IS THIS NEW PTDF ES NOT WILLING TO GIVE OUT SCHOLARSHIP THIS YEAR OR WHAT

I don't think there will be any test in august

OK IF THERE WONT BE ANY TEST IN AUGUST WHEN WILL THE TEST HOLD THEN? OR THAT MEANS NOT THIS YEAR AGAIN. WHAT BECOMES OF THE SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES AND THE SCRATCH CARD FEES? NO TEY SHOULD NOT DO LIKE THAT BT SOMEONE TOLD ME NOT TO BOTER ABOUT THE DATE THAT THEY WILL CALL US FOR THE TEST WHEN THEY ARE READY AND THAT THEY WONT BELATE , THAT ALL OF US AWARDED THE SCHOLARSHIP WIL MEET UP WT OUR RESPECTIVE RESUMPTION DATES SINCE THEY DONT QUEUE FOR VISAS AT THE EMBASSY. I PRAY THEY ANSWER US ON TIME

Please they should try and call, its very important to do this fast cos i don't think anyone wants to rush for for visa now. this is d last Saturday in July. We need this now.

With the passage of N4.987 trillion as 2013 Amendment bill by the National Assembly yesterday. Lets wait and pray that something will happen in few days time.

Schelube: With the passage of N4.987 trillion as 2013 Amendment bill by the National Assembly yesterday. Lets wait and pray that something will happen in few days time.

this is good news, its just that they should be fast about it, time its running out seriously.

Pls, Wen is d test likely 2 b conducted?