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Hi Colleagues!

I studied Estate Management in FUT Minna and I am a fairly experienced facilities/property manager. I have some work experience in Nigeria and in the UK. However, the reason I have made a post here is to discuss:

1. The challenges of securing work in the UK compared to Nigeria
2. The difference in the practice of Facilities Management (FM) in both regions
3. Why Nigerians are underrated in the UK despite experience and qualifications.

Personally, I find that FM practice in the UK is more advanced than in Nigeria as we embraced it later than they did in the UK, but work description on a lot of occasions are essentially the same, depending on your specialization. I have lived in the UK a few years, been certified by the British Institute of Facilities Management and have an MBA from a UK university, despite 10 years experience (in Nigeria & UK together) I have not been considered good enough for positions I would be overqualified for back in Nigeria. So my question is why are we underrated and how can this be tackled?

P.S: I am now strongly considering a return to Nigeria as soon as I get a job offer.

Cheers everyone! Thanks for your contribution.

Thanks for that insightful comment Afolag. I have also heard about GCC's demand for FM and other building/construction related professionals. Again you pointed out the issue of a "glass ceiling" for African nationalities which highlights one of my main concerns. If our experience and qualifications are not enough then what else do we need to do to make sure we are recognised internationally. It seems we need to work twice as hard to prove our worth.

Best wishes.

Hi Nairalanders!

I am a fairly experienced facilities/property manager. I have some work experience in Nigeria and in the UK. However, the reason I have started this thread is to discuss:

1. The challenges of securing work in the UK compared to Nigeria
2. The difference in the practice of Facilities Management (FM) in both regions
3. Why Nigerians are underrated in the UK despite experience and qualifications.

Personally, I find that FM practice in the UK is more advanced than in Nigeria as we embraced it later than they did in the UK, but work description on a lot of occasions are essentially the same, depending on your specialization. I have lived in the UK a few years, been certified by the British Institute of Facilities Management and have an MBA from a UK university, despite 10 years experience (in Nigeria & UK together) I have not been considered good enough for positions I would be overqualified for back in Nigeria. So my question is why are we underrated and how can this be tackled.

P.S: I am now strongly considering a return to Nigeria as soon as I get a job offer.

Cheers everyone! Thanks for your contribution.

Hi All,

We are selling off all our used and unused household items because we are relocating.

Some of the items include:

USED ITEMS
Lg (express cool) fridge - White @ 50k
Lg 21" TV @ 21k
Samsung Microwave @ 7K
4 burner gas cooker @ 25K
Center Rug @ 10k
4 Magazine Side stools @ 12k
Sumec Generator @ 20k

BRAND NEW ITEMS
Table top Oven @ 10k
Blender @ 5K
Rice Cooker, Deep fryer, sets of ceramic plates, water jugs etc.

Please feel free to call anytime of the day by weekends or after office hours Monday to friday.
I can also be reached on mail.

Thanks & God bless.

08056011880
08086086607
cooldng@yahoo.com

Debo.  

Cheap Household Items are up for sale.

Items vary from generator, furniture, Dvd players, blenders, microwave, dishes, etc.

Some are used & some are brand new. The owners are relocating and have put up the items for sale.

Kindly contact cooldng@yahoo.com or 08056011880 ( please call only after office hours) to arrange for inspection & negotiation)

Cheers!

P.S: I could not upload the pictures because the file is too large, kindly send me your email if you are interested in seeing some pitures.

Hi Peeps!!!

There's a 2002 Nissan Maxima for sale at an asking price of N600,000.00

The car is a "full option" (leather seats, alloy wheels, power windows, automatic shift, etc) it's in a good condition and is Nigerian used.

The owner is selling because he just acquired a newer vehicle.

Please contact me on 08056011880, or cooldng@yahoo.com to arrange for viewing and negotiations.

Car location is Jibowu, Lagos.

Thanks & God bless.

Hi People!

We've got household items for sale at give-away prices.
Some of them are used and some are brand new.

My wife and I are changing base and we can't afford to keep the items so hurry now and get whatever you are interested in.

Items vary from blenders, dishes, Cutlery sets, microwave, generator etc.

contact me on cooldng@yahoo.com or call (after office hours ONLY) 08056011880 to book an appointment for viewing & negotiations.

Thanks & God bless!

IT'S ALL ABOUT BEING INFORMED.

DO YOU KNOW YOU CAN GET A LOAN OF UP TO N500,000.00 WITHOUT COLLATERAL AND REPAY WITHIN 2 TO 3 YEARS COURTESY OF UBA & METROPOLITAN LIFE?

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT A BUSINESS PACKAGE THAT CAN RAKE YOU OVER N2 MILLION WITHIN 12 MONTHS WITH JUST N12,000.00 START UP?

DO YOU KNOW THERE IS A COOPERATIVE THAT YOU CAN EARN N4 MILLION FROM IN FOUR MONTHS DEPENDING ON YOUR WORK RATE?

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND OUR SEMINAR AT:

HIME GLOBAL RESOURCES
4TH FLOOR
46/48 ALLEN AVENUE IKEJA, LAGOS.

YOU CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.HIMEGLOBAL.COM

OR FEEL FREE TO TALK TO US ON:

08032381498 – ABIOLA
08072093203 – CHRIS
07087214999 - AUSTIN

YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU GOT INFORMED.

THERE’S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL ACUMEN TO EARN LOTS MONEY ON A PART TIME BASIS.

COME AND LEARN A NEW SECRET ON HOW YOU CAN GET A LOAN OF UP TO N500,000.00 WITHOUT COLLATERAL AND REPAY WITHIN 2 TO 3 YEARS COURTESY OF UBA

YOU WILL ALSO LEARN ABOUT A BUSINESS PACKAGE THAT CAN RAKE YOU OVER N2 MILLION WITHIN 12 MONTHS WITH JUST N12,000.00 START UP. THIS IS NOT GO COME!!!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND OUR SEMINAR AT:

HIME GLOBAL RESOURCES
4TH FLOOR
46/48 ALLEN AVENUE IKEJA, LAGOS.

YOU CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.HIMEGLOBAL.COM

OR FEEL FREE TO TALK TO US ON:

08032381498 – ABIOLA
08072093203 – CHRIS
07087214999 - AUSTIN

The Lady is really in a rather sad situation. She really ought to have taken action long before now. There are times when you really need to fight to save your marriage. It's not enough to pray, you also take action as the spirit leads to confirm your faith.

However now that a girlfriend has a baby for the man, there's nothing she can do to reverse that. She either leaves the man for a while or hang in there and really get down to the business of saving her marriage.

Dear Nairalanders,

A fast growing "Design-Build" Firm situated off Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, needs HND/ B.ARCH/ M.ARCH/ M.ED Holders in Architecture for immediate employment.

Interested applicants should send their CV's and design portfolios (AUTOCAD FORMAT) to cooldng@yahoo.com

OR

Call 08056011880, 08086086607 for hardcopy submission.

Cheers!

Hi Nairalanders!

We are a cooperative society looking to empower members financially with a powerful business model introduced by UBA & Metropolitan Life.

We are looking for partners with drive who will share our spirit of entrepreneurship, inventiveness and passion to excel against all odds.

The good part is you can earn very good income from anywhere you are while keeping up with your personal business, as long as you are ready to put in an few more fun hours of work.

You are invited to learn more at our seminar holding as follows:

Venue - Successville, 4th Floor, 46/48 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos (Opposite Union Bank)

Date - Saturday, 22nd October, 2011

Time - 1 pm prompt.

Please call Biola on 08032381498 or Austin on 07087214999 for seat reservations. (limited seats available)

Cheers!  Smiley

Hi Nairalanders!

We are a cooperative society looking to empower members financially with a powerful business model introduced by UBA & Metropolitan Life.

We are looking for partners with drive who will share our spirit of entrepreneurship, inventiveness and passion to excel against all odds.

The good part is you can earn very good income from anywhere you are while keeping up with your personal business, as long as you are ready to go that extra mile.

You are invited to learn more at our seminar holding as follows:

Venue - Successville, 4th Floor, 46/48 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos (Opposite Union Bank)

Date - Saturday, 15th October, 2011

Time - 1 pm prompt.

Please call Biola on 08032381498 for slot reservations. (limited slots available)

Cheers! 

Hi People,

My Client has put up his Powerful Nissan Maxima for sale.

Specs: - 3.0 litre engine
            - Leather seats
            - Alloy wheels
            - factory fitted A/C
            - Cd & Tape player
            - Auto transmission

Please feel free to call 08056011880 to arrange inspection and further negotiations.
You can equally text me your email for the pictures.

Cheers!

Please text me your e-mail. I'll send you the pics. Cheers!

This old lady is up for sale at the cost of N200,000.00 only.
The Engine is sound but other aspects like A/c, shock absorbers and dash board are not.

It could go for less if there is a serious buyer.

Recommended use : Inter- neighbourhood transport business.

call 08056011880.

Thanks.

I have trouble uploading the pictures here. Kindly send me your email, I'll send it there. Thanks.

Hi all,
I have my client's instruction to sell their Nissan Jeep at an opening offer of N1,200,000.00. (my fee is negotiable)

Kindly call the number below to arrange for inspection and further negotiations. You can equally text me your email address so i can send you pictures.

08086086607
08056011880

Many thanks.

Praise the Lord for all these Gospel rock lovers.
Please can anybody help me with locations in Lagos where the CD's can be bought?
Cheers everyone!!!

Dear Nairalanders,
Please where on earth can i get CD's of Jeremy Camp, Tree-63, Newsboys and all those other lovely gospel rock artistes
Someone please help!
Cheers.

d-ROC,
I'm an admirer of the BM, whats the fuel consumption & maintenance like? I've never used one before.
I'll be ready to pounce on it if I can get these details.
Cheers.

Hello Payless,
I like your style, but I wonder if you could help.
My budget is not much but i got a crush on the Honda Bullet.
What could the price be like (I don't mind Naija used).
Looking to hear from you. Cheers.

Viperman,
Please include me in this list. Kindly send details to cooldng@yahoo.com
Cheers.

Hey Shola,
could you please send me pics and costs of Honda bullet and Toyota camry 94/95
cooldng@yahoo.com
Thanks.

Thanks Cashmoni, I really appreciate it. I'll be expecting your call.
I work in Lekki and reside in Ketu.

Hello Nairalanders!

I need a Honda Bullet (fairly used). I'm based in Lagos and my Budget is 500k.
Please holla me if you got "my car".
The number is 07028381130.

Thanks & Cheers.

Thanks alot for the tip, was really helpful.
I'll be sure to holla you for the maxima when ready, I really don't have close to a million now.
Cheers.

Hello Guys,
I have a soft spot for the 1998 BMW 5 Series and I want to get one.
The snag is, I was told it is quite expensive to maintain especially with its spare parts and fuel consumption.

Please is there anyone who can dispute this or shed more light on it before i take the plunge.

Thanks & Best wishes.

Thanks Pinky,

I got a B.Tech Estate Management.

May God bless you good and crown your efforts with success.
Cheers.

[b] ([/b]PLEASE GUYS, ISN'T THERE A BETTER SEARCH ENGINE THAN GOOGLE? THE SITE ISN'T CONSISTENT. I NEED ADVICE ON SEARCHING FOR ARTICLES. THANKS.

Please consider James Blunt for a start, dont blow it out of proportions and check out Abuja.
I'm sure you'll get a good turn out. You can be sure i'll be there!