TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Dear Sir, THE UGLY ORDEAL-2015 NAPTIN GRADUATE; SURE-P/T-VET SPONSORED Good morning Sir. We are the successful 184 young Nigerian Mechanical and Electrical Engineers out of 220 that underwent training with the power sector of this country, which was organized by the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and sponsored by TVET/SURE-P. A letter dated 10th April, 2014 was sent to us in respect of that. In the said letter, it was clearly stated as follows "...Please note that the sponsor of this program TVET/SURE-P, has fully paid for your participation, and as such you will not be required to make any payment. In addition, TVET/SURE-P would provide free accommodation, and pay monthly stipends throughout the 12 months duration of the program." Sir, it is important to let you know that an extract in the program of events for the induction ceremony reads thus "A memorandum of understanding has been signed between NAPTIN and SURE-P to fund the training of young Nigerian Mechanical and Electrical Engineers as a way to building capacity for the power sector which will readily absorb them after the training" Sir, having mentioned a few of what prompted most of us to embark on the training, resigning and/or withdrawing from our various places of works, it is regretted that till date we are yet to be absorbed into the power sector as stated in the said program of event. Sir, the power sector reform by the presidency and/or the Federal government is targeted, among other things, at training the Nigerian youths, who are to be meaningfully engaged in the power sector of this country to contribute positively to the industry, unfortunately some people are interested in sabotaging the effort." Sir, there is no gain to state that the training cost for each of us was estimated at about N3, 000, 000. 00 (Three Million Naira), which amounts to N552, 000, 000. 00 (Five Hundred and fifty-two Million Naira) for the 184 persons. We don't want to believe that the Federal government of our country- Nigeria is interested in being wasteful. Sir, it is rather worrisome and regretted that with about 184 trained/skilled engineers (in the power sector), the country through "man know man" still went ahead to hand-picked about 150 unskilled persons and drafted them to work in the various arms of the power industry. Our demands therefore are as follows; 1. The immediate employment of the said 184 merit graduates successful trainees to TCN or by its other Government sister Power agencies. 2. That FG should mandate NAPTIN to stop the present advert for admission which it has posted both online and in the National dailies, till our pressing issues are attended to. 3. That the FG through Ministry of Power should mandate all Private Companies (Gencos and Discos ) and Public (TCN, NERC, etc) to grant the graduates of NAPTIN the right of first refusal during employment as it still retains 30-40% ownership of stake in such companies. Sir, through this medium, we solicit that you use the necessary means and your good office to wade into this matter, stop this misnomer and ensure that the trained and skilled personnel are being engaged in the power sector to give back to our country for spending huge amount of money and/ or resources in training us, which will enhance the quality of service in delivering of quality electrical power to our country. Long live The Federal Republic of NIGERIA. Uwaoma, Chigozie Lazarus 08036826754 For 2015 NAPTIN Graduate (TVET/SURE-P sponsored.) TCN to recruit 285 additional