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freshestfrank:
Hello @catchdwind How long does it take IOM to reply your mail. I followed the instructions on the website and sent a mail to their email address but am yet to get a reply. thanks

When did you mail them? You should take note of weekends, so expect a reply during business hours. Also, which of the email addresses did you send your inquiry to? It has to be the emails provided for CONCESSION FARES.

I contacted their global office for CONCESSION FARE, and copied their Nigerian offices.
IOM replied me within 2 working days.

uzziii:
So does it mean you got skill independent visa? Please i would also like to know your discipline and when you started the proccess. Thanks in anticipation of reply.

No.
I got a Skilled Recognised Graduate Temporary Visa ( Subclass 476). It's valid for 18 months from date of 1st entry to Oz.
I didn't know much about the Skilled Independent Visa when I applied for mine. But now that I'm aware, Subclass 189 is in view; I'll need to get good IELTS score coz I need the 20 points to meet the minimum score for Skilled Independent Visa.

I'm an Engineering graduate (BEng in Chemical Engineering and MSc in Drilling Engineering).

I applied in January, 2016 and got it in March, 2016.

Best Wishes

OJaySeenson:
This thread is really something else...

well, I just saw this thread and have gone through every single page...took a while, but i finally found some talk about the 476 visa...I already hold this visa, and I plan on going to oz to try my luck by november. after reading all the gist from my fellow 476 guys and the boss that is malkinburg, i have now resolved to start the PR process in nigeria even before i leave, so that e bad as e bad, my PR will be awarded soon after I land in oz by God's grace, assuming i have not found an engineering/any-other-job role by then. I just want to know one thing pls (apologies if it has already been answered):

is it possible for the CDR to be assessed unfavourably?

also, I finished with a bsc in chemical engineering, and a masters in advanced chemical engineering from University of Manchester, UK, and i have 3 years work experience if i include IT. should i try for more points with a skills assessment or should i bone and just go with my current projected 65 points?

I will appreciate all comments relating to this. thanks, everyone...

If you've 65 points already, I advise you "bone" claiming more points with skills assessment as this may make your visa processing time longer than should be. This is because DIBC may require further information, documents and verifications; a call may need to be put through to your previous employers.

You've very good degrees "MSc and BSc in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING" which is in both the SOL and CSOL unlike most prospective applicants who were banking on the "now removed" Petroleum and Mining Occupations.

Best of lucks.

For my earlier question on Dubai Transit Visa, YOU DON'T NEED ONE FOR AS MUCH AS YOU DON'T INTEND LEAVING THE AIRPORT. But if you have a very long layover period, and wanna explore the city rather than sit bored at the airport; then airlines have lots to offer: airport and city tours, hotels, etc all at a fee. In this case, you need a transit visa.

Another attractive perquisite offered by airlines to passengers with Long Layover Time (more than 8hrs) is a FREE Hotel Accommodation and Meal... Emirates call it Dubai Connect. I wasn't eligible for this because "there's a flight option with a shorter (1hr25mins) layover time which you should have chosen rather than the longer one you chose". So, "Terms and Conditions Apply" indeed. But you better not risk it coz 1hr25mins is to short a transit time to unboard one Flight and board another, knowing full well that most airlines close boarding gates 20 - 30mins before take off and the journey between terminals may be long; you may even experience delays going through security checks. Simply put, YOU MAY MISS YOUR NEXT (CONNECTING) FLIGHT.

verrady:
Interesting... Pls how do I go abt it as I just wrote the exam April 30th.

Check out the Australia Student Forum on Nairaland, you'll find that information. Or research it on Google and British Council website for IELTS. However, I understand you'll need to raise another bank draft of N15,000 as with when you registered for the test. Then, write an application for remark. Pls get further info on this coz 30th April seems far (over 2 months after).

verrady:
Hmmm another English test ke? No any other way?

An option is to apply for remarking, but that's only possible if you've just gotten your IELTS result. You'll have to pay N15,000 to British Council, then wait for 6 weeks for them to review ur result and upgrade where necessary. It's a probability that the outcome will favour you. But I've read favourable posts on the subject where applicants gain 0.5 to 1.5 points after remarking. So, if you're looking for an alternative to repeating the test, then I've just presented one to you.

freshestfrank:
so you are still in Nigeria?

Yes Frank. If you read the first comment you quoted me in, you'll find I've only just booked my flight and I'm due for Melbourne in August.

freshestfrank:
Hi,
Are you going as a student too?

No, I'm a Skilled Graduate.

For all planning to travel on a ONE-WAY ticket, I advise you to try the International Organization for Migration (IOM). They have reduced tickets for migrants, it's called concession fare. And in this time of floating Naira, I find them to be cheaper. My Flight has now been booked, and I'm due to land MELBOURNE by 18th August. I'll be happy to connect with nice people that are already there.

One important question: does anyone here have an idea if one needs a transit visa for a stop over in Dubai while traveling to Australia even if you have no intention of leaving the airport premises?

Cheers

@Malmo: Very helpful, thanks.

jayooh:
Hello, just a quick thought.
So if someone assesses with EA and the outcome is positive, does that person automatically become a member of EA? or still has to register and screen with them?

No.
There are two types of EA assessments; Stage 1 Assessment is required to apply for EA membership. While Migration Skills Assessment is required for migration purposes.
So, yeah, it's not automatic. You'll have to submit a membership application even if you do any of the EA assessments. Cheers

Teea2009:
Hey @Catchdwind4rmkd, Sorry for the late reply. Not yet, I fly out 1st of July to Melbourne. When re you flying out? can you mail me your bbm pin or mobile number to contact you?

Will be happy to share information i have obtained so far with you. I will advice you to put up an ad for accommodation that's if you have not sorted that out as that was the most changeling part of my planning. Below are the website i have used so far for my planning

https://flatmates.com.au/F1546010
http://www.hotels.com/hotel/
https://www.bluebirdshuttle.com.au/bookings

Thanks Teea, I've mailed you my details. I'll be happy to connect with you. Cheers

bellong:
It was clearly explained, Yes it rules you out.

Though no one has done it, and it wasn't also mentioned on the website; can't someone from "non-recognised universities" apply for Education Qualification Assessment, and once a positive assessment is received, use same for this purpose? My thoughts... A lot of friends from Naija Unis have been asking same.

badenugba:
God bless you so so much,
I am under 31 and just graduating from University of Portsmouth, BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering....
I feel very happy that a course have spent alot my income on is providing a way out for me.
Pls can they denied the visa , all documents are genuine and true.
Because it seems very straight and simple
Before I start to deh over happy ......

I answered that already in my last post; if you submit your application and upload all required documents as proof, and all the information you've provided are verified to be true, then you'll definitely be granted the visa. In fact, it's clearly stated on the website that in the case your application is refused, you'll be notified with reasons, and u still stand a chance to appeal and your application will be reviewed. It's very unlikely to be refused this visa for as much as you meet all the requirements.

mamajaz:
Thanks for this. Please which cities are profiting for nurses?

Hello,

I'm not in Australia, and so I can't provide verified info on ur query. I can only speak on Engineering because I have researched on that since that's my area of interst.

However, as a general contribution to your inquiry, Nursing is in high demand globally. So, I'll say that if you're registered and have received a positive skill assessment from the appropriate accrediting authority, then any of the major cities in Australia will readily welcome your services. I said big cities because I believe that medical or health care services are demanded more in big cities due to the high population in the area. However, even smaller cities can still favour your profession. Nursing seems to be a lucrative profession.

badenugba:
Hello,
I just know about this 476 visa , can u please do a break down of how u were able to be successful with the Application.
Steps after writing ielts.
Thanks ...

To simplify what HSIM has said, and made add a little:

After getting the right IELTS SCORE (at least 6.0), you need to meet all the criteria summarised below,
1. You're younger than 31yrs old as at the time of application
2. You're a recent (within the last 2yrs) ENGINEERING graduate.
3. Your degree was obtained from a recognised university (Australian, Washington Accord, Sydney Accord). If you graduated from UK or Australian University, you're likely to meet this criterion.

To ensure you receive a grant;

1. You need to submit an online application to be considered. This is only certain once you've paid the application fee.
2. You need to upload all required documents, viz
* scanned copies of;
I. evidence of degree qualification (certificate and/or transcript)
II. Evidence of age (birth certificate or affidavit)
III. Valid Identification (Passport and/or Drivers Licence)
IV. Valid Travel document (Passport )
V. Recent passport photo (must meet the stated size or dimension 45H x 35W)
VI. Completed "FORM 80" (This is a duplicate of the online form you've already filled. So, you must save or print out a copy of your online application and use same to fill your form 80 to avoid contradictions.
VII. Medical Clearance (You can only be able to upload your polio vaccination certificate. Your completed medical statement will be uploaded directly to your file by àny of the assigned panel physicians you choose to use. You can only do your medical clearance at selected medical centres which are listed on the application website. You're, however, required to complete an online self-medical assessment)
VIII. Evidence of Good Character (Police Character Certificate from all countries you've lived in for at least 12 months in the past 10yrs. This too can only be gotten from selected Police offices in the country)
IX. Evidence of English Competency (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE)
X. Proof of Address (bank statement, utility bills, etc)

You don't have to upload all these at the point of submission of application. You have time to do this after you've submitted your application, but the earlier the better.

A case officer will be assigned to you possibly within 2 months from the date of submission of your application. Your case officer may contact you about the status of or decision on your visa application if you've provided all the required evidence. He may also contact you to request for additional documents or evidence if you're yet to submit them.

If you meet all the requirements and have provided all the proofs, you'll definitely be granted the Visa. It takes between 1 to 6 months to know the outcome of your application. No proof of fund is required for this visa. I hope I have been able to help. Others can enlighten you more in areas that I've not been detailed enough.

Best wishes.

hsim247:
Hi catchdwind
I'm also considering the 476 too. Written ielts and all but developed cold feet in completing the application. Please I wanna know when the graduate applications usually happen in Australia? Which city favours engineers the most?
Thanks.

Hello,

The graduate applications are mainly advertised between February and May. Usually, offers are made by July/August or September latest. And new recruits resume work by January or February the following year. This is just the standard procedure. There are, however, other recruitment that don't follow this pattern. So, you can find recruitment opportunities all year round, but these are only few. The bulk of the graduate recruitments are done as explained above.

As for city, it's relative to your discipline. But as a general comment, your city of residence doesn't really matter for as long as you're in Australia and can travel to attend interviews or Assessment Centres. But if I must say, then, I read Perth and Melbourne are good destinations for Engineering. Brisbane and Sydney can follow. Each of these cities have their pros and cons, you just have to research about them and decide.

Hey @Dfavouredone and @Teea2009

Have you both moved to Oz?
I also got the visa and already planning my departure. It'll be nice to plan together so as to make initial settlement smooth.

Wow, nice thread. So much to learn here.

I already have 476 Visa, and used it during the last graduate recruitment period. I got opportunities to do 6 aptitude tests, and 3 interviews; all online because I applied from Nigeria. I agree with Malkinburg that it's hard to get a job with this visa subclass as some of the feedbacks I got from applications pointed towArds my visa or residency status. In fact, to be considerate, most of the jobs I applied to, clearly stated citizenship/PR as main criteria; I chose to apply anyway and got regret mails. There are few companies that were willing to sponsor me, 3 of which I had interviews with, but you'll agree that the competition will be very high for these coys willing to sponsor. I didn't get any offer on the last round of graduate recruitment.

However, considering the current situation of things in Nigeria, high cost of living and hardly any relevant (engineering) job opportunities; I'm now set to migrate to Aussie with my 476 visa. I'm determined to compete, but I haven't set exaggerated expectations as I know the limitations of the visa. So, my main goal is to obtain PR. As Malkinburg rightly said, one can hope to get unskilled job (which I must warn is also very hard to get these days as read on expatforums) and save for the PR applications. So, I'll start with the 18 months I have, and work towards making it permanent.

I never knew we have this many Nigerian migrants in Aussie or planning to, I would have planned my departure a bit earlier. My initial fright has been boredom or loneliness in a strange land. I hope to connect with more peeps on ground. Though, I can't seem to read anyone in melbourne or planning to. This thread was long overdue; all the searches I made returned the thread for Australian Student Visa. I'm glad to have connected with peeps here. Cheers

owagbeba:
Bro, the banks are still charging at black market rate...344

That's sad

Willas04:
@Staggar and other financial experts here, can one buy dollar cash from the banks? If yes, what if one buys it and goes to resell them on the black market and make some profit out of it?

A better question is "if you can buy it from the bank, then what is stopping me from also walking into the bank to buy for myself? Or do your have four legs or longer legs?"
One of the goals of this policy is to discourage people from patronising the parallel market which has been accused of being a major cause of FX scarcity.

SIRTee15:
less than 1% of prospective buyers got dollar at #197 when it was that rate.
even the almighty fuel importers couldn't get at that rate.
there's already inflation, everything u buy is at the black market rate.
plane ticket is at black market rate and only buhari's daughter pays her school fees at the rate of #197 to a dollar.
thus, there's no need keeping it at that unrealistic rate.
in fact, whosoever buy dollar at #197 is defrauding the nation because he's buying a heavily subsidised dollar.

While I agree with you that a very small percentage have access to the previous rate, I don't agree with you on cost of transactions vis-a-vis flight tickets, tuition fees, etc. Nigerians always like shady or dudgy transactions. Hence, they're unable to present a valid case for receiving foreign exchange at official rates. With a genuine reason, people still get dollars at 197. You shouldn't expect someone whose business was illegitimate (Eg importation of contraband goods) to be granted dollars at 197, such a person would even bother applying, he'll rather patronise the parallel market since he/she can't provide the required documents for verification.

Furthermore, I have booked flights at 200, since the CBN pegged that rate for aviation businesses; those who use wakanow.com can easily agree with this claim as the naira equivalent of the tickets are proportional to the cbn rate. Just on Friday, I booked a flight (Return) to Australia for $1830, and I called the airline (South Africa Airways, which was the cheapest at the time) personnel and I was advised to pay in N364,000 for the fare. I couldn't do that and the booking was cancelled by Sunday. I rebook ed same flight at the same price, and I was told to pay N531,375 today.

Finally, a friend applied for Tuition fee payment and got it at N197 back in January; another got his BTA ($5000) at 197 in February. I was about processing my PTA for the aforementioned travel, and my bank (SC) confirmed it does it at N197. I just contacted my bank, and I was told it'll now be at the prevailing rate. In conclusion, yes the 197 rate wasn't easily accessible, but it was actually available to qualified applicants, and was far better than subjecting everyone to a profit oriented floating rate. Banks will definitely exploit it. I'm only speaking as a layman in finance/economics. So, you may have better explanations which may be difficult for me to understand. But I'm sure a fixed or pegged CBN rate whether 250 0r 300 would have been much better. Even if the decision was floating the rate, the CBN should have had the authority to do so. Leaving to the banks is a complete disaster considering the fact that they're badly hit by the treasury single account and other limitations they faced from EFCC, they'll want to recuperate asap.

owagbeba:
Why are the banks still charging at black market rates for oversea ATM and online transactions?

That's because the new rate was only just effected yesterday, and all your transactions were prior to the effective date of the floating rate which was 20.06.2016.

This is ridiculous. What an Irony for a government that promised to make $1 = N1.
Initially I thought this new flexible market rate was only for banks, and doesn't affect the official CBN rate. Surprisingly, it does, as the dollar is now officially N280 and fluctuating, so could still rise for sometime as the market reacts before any decline is expected.

Now I'm forced to use the word "ZOMBIES" for the first time here: And the Zombies said this is not DEVALUATION of the Naira? When there is now officially no means one could get the dollar at N197?!!! PTA/BTA, Education, investments, medicals, etc will now all obtain the dollar at this new rate (N280/$ fluctuating) even if you apply from the APEX bank (CBN).

Well, we've not seen hardship yet. Most businesses were still being run at official CBN rates of N197 having met the criteria to obtain such. The Dangote refinery, and other good investments were to benefit from such. But with this new policy, everyone gets it at the prevailing market rate. Flight tickets (in Naira) have almost doubled, prospective students to international schools will now have to budget almost twice their previous expectations for flights, fees and allowances. I had really thought this policy was meant to control the parallel market while the CBN remains unaffected, since zombies have been claiming it wasn't devaluation. Let's see how this affects prices of goods and services in the country. This is really sad.

Pls ZOMBIES, stop deceiving yourselves in trying to defend or explain every rubbish that comes out of this APC led administration. At least be neutral in some matters and see how it affects everyone.

irunooboo:
[b] the fools bragging about firing missiles don't even have ordinary fire works. Hungry touts forming avengers. Nnamdi kanu deceived them on his useless propaganda radio that they are part of the old eastern region so they think by blowing pipe lines, they will join the igbos in the useless country called biafra . They think Buhari is a chicken hearted man like GEJ who made militants billionaires at the detriment of the poor masses. Lazy bones. Oil was discovered in Lagos, ondo and no Yoruba indigene is forming militants. Instead we chose to be hard working and we hustle hard to eat from our efforts. Niger-Delta mentality of our Oyel is the reason for the emergence of lazy vagabonds depending on amnesty to survive. Even the governors of bayelsa and Rivers confirmed the laziness of their illiterate youths. They fail to realize that even though the oil is in their ancestral land, Nigerians own all the oil in the Niger delta as long as we remain one country. We will not allow any vagabond to hold the country to ransom [/b]

While I resist commenting on terror as I in no way support one; I, however, find it disturbing that you'll rebuke the agitation in the Niger Delta region because there's apparent peace in Lagos and Ondo who are supposed producers as well. Well, my advice is for you to wait the length of time that the Niger Deltans have waited without any answer. I don't recall Ken Sarowiwa taking up arms to convey his message, but we all know how he ended. I'm sure Lagosians are well-learned to avert the mistakes made by those in the Delta. But if they do, then I'm sure, it won't be long before they follow suit, as a prince will never be happy to scrub the floors in his own palace. The earlier we all stop dividing ourselves as citizens over religion, politics and ethnicity, the better. Our politicians are indebted to us as citizens whose votes have brought them to power. So, I wonder why we always want to defend their shortcomings. Simple if upon resumption of office, they realise they can no longer fulfill their campaign promises, the same that made us vote for them, then they should resign. You'll be shocked of how the next person taking up office will be sure to make viable promises.

I stand for "One Nigeria" because I believe we're better as ONE BIG STRONG NATION. But I also think it's high time we developed this country called Nigeria regardless of the means. It hurts to read the huge sums of money stolen by successive governments, and one can't be that naive to think that the current government won't do the same. We mustn't learn from South Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. We're better off learning from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, etc as these countries have ensured that their citizens benefit from their resources. Even the fundamental basic amenities, our leaders can't provide. That's why as usual I end with: whether na PDP or APC, GEJ or Buhari, Millitants or IPOB or Boko Haram, NAY my business coz all are either political or self-centred; I'll rather worry about being the next....

Apologies @Ethene, I never meant you "Ethen". I was being generic with "You". I didn't mean it to be directed to you. I just meant if a candidate was solely motivated by the pay, then such a candidate will be screened out. So, "You" was used as a pronoun in that sense. Once again, I apologise for any discomfort my poor grammatical expression may have caused you. Best wishes bro.

ethene:
Ur assertion is very wrong; in today's Nigeria nobody would resign on a job that pays up to N500,000 a month because he wants to go for masters, what is the possibility that he would even get a job after the masters? I believe the masters criterion was just to reduce the crowd.

This is the weakest argument I've read here.
What are you saying my bro?
Have you heard about long term career goals?
Jeezzzz!!!
Don't be so short sighted pls.
Haven't you heard about being ambitious and taking the risk to achieve your goals?
What's 500k when you can earn 1m to 1.8m?
Besides, most leave the much cherished 500k in pursuit of international careers or career change.
Pls ask HR staff from Chevron, Exxon, Total, Shell, Eni, etc if they don't experience similar challenge. Why do you think, Shell, Total, Eni, etc have an arrangement to sponsor staff to obtain higher degrees?
To be clear, Eni has Eni University where they send their graduate employees to for training, where they obtain an equivalent msc degree upon completion. Similarly, Total has an understanding with IPS in Naija and their French trainers/University where they either recruit from or send graduate employees to for them to obtain their masters degree. Shell, on the other hand, has an agreement with Robert Gordon University (UK) to train their wells staff at masters level and even UCL and Imperial College for othe fields. Some of these top employers take different measures to ensure staff retention.
I'm aware oil servicing companies operate with "soldier go soldier come" approach, but few such as SLB now have study leaves while others that don't have risk losing their staff.
I have only spoken about companies that I've got facts about.
I know a friend that resigned from Halliburton after 4 months of joining (he gets 360k basic and gets over 500k depending on his days on field) to join Chevron.
To further worsen your surprise, an ATP (Graduate Engr) of Halliburton who was recruited having just returned from the UK with a masters degree, resigned after a year to further his education having been awarded a PhD scholarship. So, even the masters degree ain't a guarantee, different people have different career goals. So, dnt be limited by your drive for money; in fact, if that's your sole motivation, recruiters will fish you out and drop you from the recruitment process. Just to add, people even resign after saving enough money to further their studies in Canada, US and Australia in pursuit of Permanent Residency and Citizenship #FACTS (Ask around about this point, some even do menial jobs overseas until they get their papers)

I don't know your career level atm, but I know people usually speak this way prior to landing their first job. But your career goals, drives and motivations increases, broadens or stretches once you've gotten that first job. By then, you'll now see 500k as not good a pay, and once you've thought out a plan on how to improve, your resignation may follow. Furthermore, most fresh graduates apply for jobs indiscriminately just to be able to earn a living or kill boredom. Thereafter, they start seeking career or job satisfaction, etc. This is supported by MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS...

I'm sorry if I've deviated from the subject, but I think we should also support each other in making the right career decisions. Yes, not everyone will be willing to resign their 500k jobs to go for masters coz they ain't sure if they'll even get such a pay even after their msc, but there are selected few that do that even amidst the discouragements from colleagues, friends and families who will be speaking in line with what you've said here. And sadly, employers are actually after these few, though not in the like to resign but in the sense that they're CONFIDENT, ambitious, motivated, adventurous, ready to try, ready to improve and develop capacity, ready to advance, always seeking opportunities to gain skills and knowledge, etc. These characteristics are sought after in addition to commitments, dedication and passion to pursue a carer with a company or in a business line.

adedavid501:
People hired last year were for brewing and packaging and all had masters, the logistics people that joined last year were from consolidated breweries 2013/2014 management trainee set which didn't require a masters degree, if you remember, NB took over CB early last year

This explains it all. So, we were both right then. He wrote based on the information gathered from his friend who joined without a masters degree. And you just supported his claim only that his friend must have joined through consolidated breweries and so didn't require a masters degree following the acquisition of CB by NB.

SenatorJChris:
The point you made might be plausible. However we can't completely accept that as a sole reason cos I know someone that was hired last year without MSc but have an impressive work experience.

Again, at the end of my comment on the subject, I did state that it might not have said it all. So, yeah I don't expect you to accept it as the sole reason. I'm happy to learn more on this. Furthermore, I actually responded to a comment that thought the MSc criteria was for cost reduction. So, my point was mainly to score down the suggestion. I can't seem to see where I said NB won't employ one without an MSC. I'm more particular about the reason for the MSc criteria and when it all started. Of course, they may have the criteria, and yet find an impressive resume and cover letter that they may decide to consider. I've heard of candidates that made it to the final stage of recruitment, only to be told that they can't be given an offer because they didn't pass the document verification stage (SHELL, someone applied to SRD with 2.2 back in 2012).

To be clear, I'm saying your point is right.

adedavid501:
You're very correct, the masters criteria started in 2014 after the last logistics recruitment, it was due to people always resigning after a year or two to further their studies because they can now afford it. That's the only reason for the criteria, not to reduce number of applicants or anything.

Many here seem to have contrary beliefs, but I strongly believe the truth isn't far from our claims. But whatever the main reason is, I'm sure we've all been enlightened in one way or the other, which is the main aim of the forum/thread. Cheers

SenatorJChris:
There are reported cases of folks hired without masters degree. I think it's merely a pre-selection criterion to reduce number of applications to process.

If you got me right, I said RECENT MOVE. When you say reported cases, what timeline are you referring to? Coz my post was based on last year's event. In 2012, I did apply to a similar position for brewing without the masters criteria. So, are you referring to peeps that joined NB prior to 2015 or after? My comment wasn't meant to be final or the main reason. But since I commented based on facts which I cited, I thought it would have been a better line of reasoning to cost cutting. You may be right anyway, I only thought I should share the information. To further buttress my point, of the 175 scholars sponsored by PTDF alone in 2014/2015, you'll be surprised that about 50% quit their jobs to accept the award, and I'm sure over 80% of this 50% must have happily stated they're quitting to take advantage of a scholarship opportunity to further their studies. So, the claim isn't far from the truth even if you may be right. I would have preferred if you're specific on your timeline and positions/roles. I speak specifically on Management Trainee roles starting from last year.

gbemmy0209:
Mhen..Not a bad offer if true o. Wish one has an idea of how many managers they want at this time. Wud b painful if 500 of us went tru this struggle, and perhaps dey need only 5!

It won't be painful coz it's a fact they need 5 or less. For the Supply Chain role I referred to, they took just 5 people, 3 from the "Careers in Africa" stream and two from Naija. My advice is for you to anticipate the worst, say 1 or 2. If they take more, better.