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mouxman: Great scholars, I have reliably gathered that the ,559 is still yet to receive the budget of this year. The only money available is for overhead and personel cost. But money for projects have not yet been released.

Except we have divine intervention at this moment or you talk to Jonathan directly, the NDDC is not going to release the result because it will be a slap on the face of the government if NDDC say it doesn't have funds for scholarship.

Great scholars it is time to take this cause beyond mere discusssions and take decisive action through a protest either online or physically because the NDDC can only appeal to the president to release funds.

Election year is around the corner the money is available, let's cause the government to release it.

I totally agree with you... Cos the next thing we will hear is that they don use our scholarship money do campaign.

tarisdream: Please let's not see nddc as a priority...move on with your life, the day they realize themselves we take it like that. If ur not lucky to get it this year you can still differ and go next year. Move on, nddc is not the last bus stop. If they didn't call us and you Dnt have the money individually take it that your not destined to go this year.

I totally agree with you... Let's just hope and pray for the best in our lives with or without this scholarship.

#NDDCScholarship

.....And this is how this week ends without the list being released

1nation4ume: Praise the Lord ooooooooo

Hallelujah!!! Any better news for us.... Morning all.

Bethiano: At this point I really do not know what or who to turn to?
My plans are crashing on me, first I missed my appointment with the embassy cos nddc award was not ready. I tried to book another appointment and the embassy gave me a date 2 weeks after my enrolment date in the university.
And it takes less or equal to 8weeks to get visa after interview.

To get admission in the 4th best university in germany no be beans, its like to be admitted to harvard. Plus 5 admissions in the uk.
I simply want to go to germany, to gain real time practical knowledge, its all I ask! Uk masters is same thing with a masters in Nigeria, its simply bullshit. Thousands of uk graduates can't do shit, they haunt for jobs alongside the naija guys, so what's the point. if they had gone to america or europe am sure, life will be better for them. Yet, nddc and the rest wants uk. Their reasons is best known to them, am not interested.

I don tire, am near 'giving up' . At least I don try. I have made all efforts humanly possible to achieve my dreams of studying abroad.
I guess I should just, forget all this scholarship things. After all, my father is late and my family is no where in the corridors of power, that means getting nddc scholarship will be a miracle. Because by my calculation , some ppl here have confirmed their slots on the list, I can't imagine GEJ's list, senators list, abuja list, oba and emirs list that will flood the MD of nddc's office. Mtchewwwwwww

I just realised that it has been a waist of time all along. The only thing that can happened is the move of the BIG HAND OF GOD in this matter.

Dear God, if this post shows no faith and doubt ,am sorry ,am only human. Forgive me in advance.

As for those of you whose parents and big uncles in abuja have messed up or are intending to mess up this selection process, just know that I am smarter, more intelligent and brilliant than you all. Put me in same class with you, I will disgrace your parents corruption skills .

Spend our oil money and comeback, u will still be worthless. If only ur parents were wise enough to spend part of the money they have stolen to pay ur fees I won't bother since their stealing tactics was clean with no traces. instead they come here to frustrate the hustle of genuine and humble Nigerians who truly need this education. For those truncating the good intentions of young nigerians like me, cold ground will be their portion, rock will be their pillow, termites and rodents their companions.

This will be my last post here! I will not come here again, except if miracle happens I.e if I miraculously get a text or call to receive the award ( ...hahhhahahha, u should imagine the look on my face ..lol).
For those of u who will say 'this guy is psycho", pls examine urself if you are not same, be sure ur faculties are intact.

Well I will stay put with my distinction in my recent masters, possible go to OSU or any other messed up nigerian university and get a PhD or change my mind and try UI or UNN (that will mean my 3rd academic journey), never IFE (yoruba fundamentalist' ) or UNILAG ( fashion and effisy concious uni), UNIBEN (city of witches).

For those who will genuinely get this award, I wish you well. Even in the UK, the spirit of Chinua Achebe will direct you . You would not be a waste. Infact, for you to come this far, proves you are smart and fit to join my league of 'primus inter peres '. Success shall be your own.

Be wise, out smart the children of those criminals who call themselves our leaders.

And let me state this, should I get this scholarship, it is a confirmatory test that the process is transparent. Well I don't care what you think , my success in this process is the rate determing factor, because am sure I scored higher than you in the qualifying test.

Okay! Am done

Bye everybody. Wish you goodluck and to those people badluck.

My dear, I understand ur pain and anger but I must tell you that your words this morning is not nice.
We all have our stories and if we all start sharing it here, you will find out your situation is better than most of us here.
I have been applying for NDDC since 3years now with no success but that hadn't made me to curse anyone simply because they are lucky enough to have someone in power.
Like I said the first time our lives doesn't depend on this scholarship or even in getting a masters. Just pray and ask God to bless and favor u inspire of the situation in this country. A lot of people have made it in life without a scholarship or even a masters degree. You and I can never be an exception as long as we believe in God.
Besides, being a part of this forum might be an opportunity for u. Your helper might even be a member of this forum.
Please lets appreciate every opportunity we have in life no matter the outcome, cos not everyone was as luck as you are to have experienced it. .
Same goes to every other person here.
Cheers.

Wishing you guys a blissful week ahead.

linton99: wow...I beg send my own via nairaland mail,tanx

Hope your phone is fully charged cos you will get an alert soon

Am preparing yam and source this night... Who wants to join me

rabidvirus: Bro, with all due respect, just take a seat.I know u play a huge part in keeping this thread going.But you mustn't act like u always have it figured out.

The guy dat brought dis new lead hasn't wavered on his timing.He said today or tmrw, wetin come be ur recharge card theory inside?..

Wetin u nor know, u nor know..lock up and hope something comes out of dis new info.Dem tell u say NDDC na Okoro n Sons where MD must write cheque?

The way una dey talk to cabaye... there is God ooooooooo. I remember he added lol to his comment, meaning he is just joking

linton99: ......approval loading 70%

....Approval loading 90%

Benny247: Good evening brothers and sisters.... The weekend is over, did anyone contact his/her source? Please update us. I wish I have one though. I wish everyone good news this new week in Jesus name. AMEN #teamoptimistic

Amen

seselez: Hahahhahahahaahahahahahahaaaaa. Nollywood suspense no dey kill na, u go even know d end of d film from d beginning, lol

lol... Abi ooo!!!

seselez: If i say i neva tire for nddc, dat one na lie i talk. Their own don bad pass india film

lol.... No, its nollywood.
Suspense! Intrigue!! Thriller!!! An action packed movie from Ossy Afason production.... featuring NDDC and

Dantidote: Like play like play August don dey go again...today na 5th

Am telling you...They should just release the list so that people will know their fate and plan their lives accordingly!

chivitech: Thanks man. I wish you all well and that same God who never fails will give you all the much-awaited NDDC scholarship this week in Jesus name (In Allah's if you are a muslim)

Amen!!

Hi guys,
Please can someone tell me where to download this catholic song by Jude Nnam, Kosisochukwu.
Thanks

GlobalCareers: "This week will be great, in deed and in truth"

Amen!!

scientist235: LOL very funny dont worry things will be well.On behalf of myself and cabaye i wish the birthday celebrant happy birthday

lol

GlobalCareers: Nah...u re a male...it wont work...i just discovered it from previous thread u posted on...anyway, gud nite. I feel like waking up on monday instead of sunday, just because of nddc.

lol.... You might be wrong! Have a good night rest shaa. Cheers!

GlobalCareers: let me see if it will work...are u male or female?

Transgender

GlobalCareers: @crazyinlove, who's that special one u re in love with.

Its you of course my love

GlobalCareers: Aaaaarh...u claimed it. I pray u receive d text frm nddc in Jesus name.

Amen!! Yes oo!!! I am claiming it oooo..... I pray you receive one too

GlobalCareers: MAY YOU RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGE FROM NDDC NEXT WEEK.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Amen

4mula22: Today is my birthday peeps

I've got a lot to thank God for

Wish me a happy birthday mbok...

Happy birthday! Wishing you the best in all areas of your life.

EMMABC1: I have an idea that can help us actualize this dream promptly. Pls I want us to move quickly to our facebook and twitter handles and start bringing to GEJ and Abati's notice about the delay in d shortlisting and d rumour of suspension we are hearing. Knowing fully well that GEJ is a listening president and very active on facebook, we can count on him to take prompt action on this. I believe this will work for us if we can be passionate, decorous and sensible in doing that. God will see us through.

Trust me, a lot of people will not be passionate and sensible over this like you would want them to be.
Besides, their budget was just approved by the senate last week, I believe that was part of the reasons for the delay. Personally I think we should just give them time and the benefit of the doubt....at least till month end then we can think of actions to take.

SENATE PASSES FCT, NDDC, NCC AND USPF 2014 BUDGETS INTO LAW

The Senate on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 passed into law four Money Bills. The Bills passed into law are the Federal Capital Territory 2014 Appropriation Bill, the Niger Delta Development Commission 2014 Appropriation Bill, the Nigerian Communication Commission 2014 Appropriation Bill and the Universal Service Provision Fund 2014 Appropriation Bill. The FCT Appropriation Bill was sponsored by the Senate Committee Chairman on FCT, Sen. Smart Adeyemi and the report on the budget was presented for Senate consideration by Sen. Domingo Obende. The FCT 2014 total budgetary allocation is N271, 042, 545, 912 billion. The breakdown of the budget is as follows: • Recurrent expenditure - N109.238 billion. • Capital Expenditure - N161.8 billion. • Overhead Cost - N60.37 billion. • Personnel Cost - N49.2 billion. • Budget Surplus - N82, 882, 531 million. The second Appropriation Bill passed by the Senate was that of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), sponsored by Sen. James Manager. A total budget of N322.600 billion in 2014 fiscal year was approved for the Commision, broken down into: • Project Expenditure - N295.05 billion. • Capital Expenditure - N2.2 billion. • Personnel Cost - N15.8 billion. • Overhead Cost of N10.1 billion. The third Appropriation Bill passed was for the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), sponsored by Sen. Gilbert Nnaji. He represented the Senate Committee on Communication in presenting the 2014 NCC budgetary allocation report to the Chamber for consideration and passage. A total of N52.516 billion was passed into law by the Hallowed Chamber for the Commission’s 2014 fiscal year. The 2014 Appropriation Bill for the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) also got the approval of the Senate. A total budget of N14.5 billion was passed for the Agency’s 2014 fiscal year. The bill was also sponsored and presented by Sen. Gilbert Nnaji. Senate President, David Mark commended the various Committees that worked hard to ensure the passage of the four Appropriation Bills. He urged them to ensure adequate oversight of the budgets for optimal implementation in 2014. Meanwhile, the Social Housing Bill 2014, sponsored by Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim, has been stood down for lack of appropriate means of funding the project but has been referred to Senate Joint Committees on Judiciary, Rules and Business, Appropriation, Finance and Constitution Amendment to proffer an acceptable means of funding.

Source: http://www.nassnig.org/nass/news.php?id=597

csimms7: Did they give you a fixed date? I take it though that you are learned, last two years wasn't it August they got their award letters? We are waiting specialists, you can as well go to nddc and tell them to take your name off their list even if you would merit it. There is no set pattern, you can't use the outcome of last year alone to judge. Plus they have never told us a particular budget set out for scholars since they started.

It will also be nice if you don't insult or discredit each other's opinion. He may or may not be right but as it stands now, no one knows the true state of things so all we need to do now is to pray and hope for the best.
Always remember, our lives do not depend on this scholarship and that God's will and purpose for our lives is the best.... And that's what we should be seeking right now.

cabaye: the rumour you heard is likely to be true. the 350 million given to Nddc didn't cover the scholarships scheme and so will be left out. we just have to wait and see what happens this month.

Hi Cabaye, am confused here. Am not doubting your news but i just need some clarification. Has the budget been approved by the senate, if yes, how much is it? N322.6 Billion or 350 Million? Please enlighten us more.

Hello Everyone.