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SHARE POINT SPECIALIST
Specialist in the use of Sharepoint technology for the design of intranet and extranet portal for e-commerce and projects management collaboration and e-payment with SMS and e-mail notification. The person must have full knowledge of VB and Net framework. Sharepoint specialist must be experienced in MOSS, WSS and outlook exchange Server, Biz talk and Active Directory and IIS 6 or 7

5. .NET FRAMEWORK, JAVA ECLIPSE AND PHP/ DREAM WEAVER SOFTWARE ARCHITECT Required urgently including Oracle JDevelopers who are experienced in Open Source software and NetBean.

6. MS SQL Server DBA Oracle DBA, MySQL DA, DB2 DBA, and Sybase DBA, MySQL and Sybase DBA
Applicant must have good knowledge of the various OS platforms stated

7. CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY
Well skilled and experienced, for office automation processes with good knowledge of MS office Professional Suite and Publishing Software

8. OFFICE COST/FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT for office operations and routine management of the cash flow system

9. ICT ERP COST/ FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR for the design, Support and implementation of Accounting Software design and ERP software system implantation

10. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROCESS REENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Well experienced and skilled BPM and ITIL tools Specialist with experience in Ultimus and other UML tools



• All applicants must have a good university /Polytechnics Degree with 3 -10 years proven experience with readiness to show previous work done and reference allowed as part of the employment process.
• Current Salary Package must be stated and expectation to reduce recruitment time

Remuneration very attractive

Method of Application
Application should be forwarded to:
Personnel recruitment and Development Agency, (PRADA) Ltd.
P.O. Box 72989,
Victoria Island
Or
Email to:
nightjobs@yahoo.com and openise@yahoo.com
Reference or name of position must be written on the left hand corner of the envelop or Application letter if sent by e-mail.




Closing Date: 23rd June 2009

.NET FRAMEWORK, JAVA ECLIPSE AND PHP/ DREAM WEAVER SOFTWARE ARCHITECT Required urgently including Oracle JDevelopers who are experienced in Open Source software and NetBean.



• All applicants must have a good university /Polytechnics Degree with 3 -10 years proven experience with readiness to show previous work done and reference allowed as part of the employment process.
• Current Salary Package must be stated and expectation to reduce recruitment time

Remuneration very attractive

Method of Application
Application should be forwarded to:
Personnel recruitment and Development Agency, (PRADA) Ltd.
P.O. Box 72989,
Victoria Island
Or
Email to:
nightjobs@yahoo.com and openise@yahoo.com
Reference or name of position must be written on the left hand corner of the envelop or Application letter if sent by e-mail.




Closing Date: 23rd June 2009

CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY
Well skilled and experienced, for office automation processes with good knowledge of MS office Professional Suite and Publishing Software

• All applicants must have a good university /Polytechnics Degree with 3 -10 years proven experience with readiness to show previous work done and reference allowed as part of the employment process.
• Current Salary Package must be stated and expectation to reduce recruitment time

Remuneration very attractive

Method of Application
Application should be forwarded to:
Personnel recruitment and Development Agency, (PRADA) Ltd.
P.O. Box 72989,
Victoria Island
Or
Email to:
nightjobs@yahoo.com and openise@yahoo.com
Reference or name of position must be written on the left hand corner of the envelop or Application letter if sent by e-mail.




Closing Date: 23rd June 2009

Job Title
Product Specialist
Department:
Finance
Location:
Lagos
Job Description:
Ensure an end to end system integration of Recharge Cards & SIM cards by liaising with all stakeholders in the chain
Define Technical Products Specifications for Recharge Cards, SIM Card Local Fulfillment & other Telecom Devices
Ensure technical products (Handsets, Recharge cards, SIM cards, Data Devices etc.) meet the quality standards specified by MTN Nigeria.
Conduct final quality control checks on procured technical products before they are released for sales
Monitor problem escalations related to recharge cards, SIM cards and other terminal devices and facilitate resolutions within service level agreement.
Monitor and ensure that technical products failure rates & obsolescence are within MTNN acceptable limits
Provide product statistics & performance report as input for proper procurement decision and implement
Develop standard evaluation & test procedures for Handsets, Recharge cards, SIM Cards, Data Devices & Special Terminal devices sold &  supported by MTNN
Support new SIM Profile testing on all new & existing generation of handsets & devices
Regularly Conduct research on terminal devices that compliment services offered by MTN Nigeria
Manage the handset & accessories test lab
Make regular Supplier site visits to conduct quality assurance audit on recharge cards & SIM card packaging
Make input to the process of quality management by SQA
Engage suppliers to continuously improve on product quality and processes
Disseminate technical product related information to the business via the various modes of communication available (portal, email, telephone)

Job Conditions: Normal MTNN working conditions May be required to work extra hours
Reporting To:  Technical Products Manager
Required Skills:
4 years experience in a technical service environment, preferably in IT/Telecom industry
Hands on experience in technical product evaluation & testing
Problem Solving Skills

Employment Status :
Permanent
Qualification:
First degree in electronics or a related field

This vacancy expires on 6/18/2009
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Apply through their website http://www.mtnonline.com/careers/vacancies.asp

Job Title
Credit Administrator
Department:
Sales and Distribution
Location:
Lagos
Job Description:
Process credit applications

Receive, sort and evaluate credit applications from channel
Maintain a proper log of all such applications and ensure completeness and accuracy
Analyze credit applications using financial ratios based on distributor’s record on the ERP systems
Conduct credit sessions for new credit distributors and regional sales.
Notify Distributor Credit and Collections Supervisor to activate new credit facility on the system
Maintain a proper log of all such applications and ensure completeness and accuracy

Monitor distributor credit facilities and initiate approval action on default accounts
Regular follow up on credit distributor’s transitions to ensure compliance with credit policy
Ensure adherence to bad debt policy
Review credit distributors accounts to highlight accounts with near due and overdue dates and propose required action.
Initiate suspension of credit sales to defaulting Accounts immediately after default.

Maintain distributor accounts sub ledger
Regular reconciliation of credit distributor accounts
Prepare provision for bad debt reports
Monthly reconciliation of Customer Age Analysis to statement of account and credit limit of defaulted distributors
Generate and evaluate credit status report on a daily basis

Generate report and resolve all related queries
Generate report on credit status, credit utilization and sales
Preparation of sales performance and risk turnover reports for Financial Operations
Resolve all queries on distributor orders and accounts, bank guarantee cut off and due dates, payment queries, complains from regional sales and outstanding invoices issues
Maintenance of Bank Guarantee from credit distributors
Review bank guarantee from potential credit distributors for accuracy and validity
Maintenance of schedule of bank guaranties for credit distributors and connect stores
Ensure that Bank guarantees received comply with MTN’s policy requiring completeness, format and MTN Banking relationship policy

Job Conditions: Standard MTN working conditions May work extended hours
Reporting To: Distributor Credit and Collections Supervisor
Required Skills:
1-2 years experience working in numerate environment

Employment Status :
Permanent
Qualification:
First degree or equivalent in Accountancy

This vacancy expires on 6/23/2009

Apply through their website http://www.mtnonline.com/careers/vacancies.asp

ICT ERP COST/ FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR for the design, Support and implementation of Accounting Software design and ERP software system implantation

• All applicants must have a good university /Polytechnics Degree with 3 -10 years proven experience with readiness to show previous work done and reference allowed as part of the employment process.
• Current Salary Package must be stated and expectation to reduce recruitment time

Remuneration very attractive

Method of Application
Application should be forwarded to:
Personnel recruitment and Development Agency, (PRADA) Ltd.
P.O. Box 72989,
Victoria Island
Or
Email to:
nightjobs@yahoo.com and openise@yahoo.com
Reference or name of position must be written on the left hand corner of the envelop or Application letter if sent by e-mail.




Closing Date: 23rd June 2009

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROCESS REENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Well experienced and skilled BPM and ITIL tools Specialist with experience in Ultimus and other UML tools



• All applicants must have a good university /Polytechnics Degree with 3 -10 years proven experience with readiness to show previous work done and reference allowed as part of the employment process.
• Current Salary Package must be stated and expectation to reduce recruitment time

Remuneration very attractive

Method of Application
Application should be forwarded to:
Personnel recruitment and Development Agency, (PRADA) Ltd.
P.O. Box 72989,
Victoria Island
Or
Email to:
nightjobs@yahoo.com and openise@yahoo.com
Reference or name of position must be written on the left hand corner of the envelop or Application letter if sent by e-mail.




Closing Date: 23rd June 2009

Solidum pharmaceuticals Limited requires the services of qualified candidates for the following positions;

A) Product managers
Location: Lagos
Requirements
• Must possess pharmaceutical field sales experience in a structures environment for a period not below 3 years
• Previous experience as a Product Manager in a Pharmaceutical environment could be an advantage
• Ability to develop realistic marketing strategies for inline and pipeline products
• Clear understanding of the role of marketing management in relation to the achievement of the organizational objectives
• Computer literate with hands on experience with MS Excel and Power Point.

Remuneration
Highly competitive and very attractive remuneration packages for all positions

Method of Application
All applications should be hand written and attached to curriculum vitae with one colored passport photograph.
A reachable phone number should be clearly stated on the application

Successful candidates will be trained for the positions in view upon appointment
Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview

The position in view should be written at the top right side of the envelope and the applicants preferred location in their letter of application and on the envelope

All applications are to be sent by regular post.
Applications sent by express mail or registered mail will not be processed

All applications should be sent to:

The Head,
Human Resources,
Solidum Pharmaceuticals Limited,
P.O Box 4785K,
Ikeja
Lagos

www.solidumpharma.com


Closing Date: 23rd June 2009

2,An Insurance Company in Lagos needed Finacial Agents and Marketers to increase
her financial base in the country. If you've had an experience b4 in insurance
or you are a fresh graduate looking for employment, forward your CV to
lasacoassuranceplc@yahoo.com

Please note that your job responsibilities will involve interfacing with the
company clients @ varrious level. The idea candidate must be goal and target
driven, and must be able to overcome challenges at all levels.

You should be ready for immediate interview.

CIS/SPATIAL TECHNOLOGY ANALYSTS/PROGRAMMES, CONSULTANTS
Experienced in the use of ESRI, MapInfo and Intergraph products.

Current Operating System /Database Environment
IBM AXI, HP-UX; Sun Solaris; SUSE and RED HAT Linux and windows server 2003,2004, 2005,2007.2008 on the following Databases, Oracle 8i, 9i, 10ig and11g plus, My SQL; SyBASE; SQL SERVER AND DBs, INFORMIX with various development environment ranging from Oracle forms, to jdeveloper, java, PHP, aspNET FRAMEWORK, INFOPATH and BIZTALK in an e-commerce framework and web Technologies in JSP, Serve lets, J2EE, Weblogic, jboss, Web sphere, OC4J application servers , Tomcat web server

• All applicants must have a good university /Polytechnics Degree with 3 -10 years proven experience with readiness to show previous work done and reference allowed as part of the employment process.
• Current Salary Package must be stated and expectation to reduce recruitment time

Remuneration very attractive

Method of Application
Application should be forwarded to:
Personnel recruitment and Development Agency, (PRADA) Ltd.
P.O. Box 72989,
Victoria Island
Or
Email to:
nightjobs@yahoo.com and openise@yahoo.com
Reference or name of position must be written on the left hand corner of the envelop or Application letter if sent by e-mail.




Closing Date: 23rd June 2009

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER/MARKETING MANGER
The services of well experienced skilled target-oriented smart candidates are required in our Abuja, Port Harcourt, Jos, Uyo and Aba offices. He is expected to be vast and well experienced in ICT Business Development and marketing. He must also have cognate years of exposure in the ICT industry.


• All applicants must have a good university /Polytechnics Degree with 3 -10 years proven experience with readiness to show previous work done and reference allowed as part of the employment process.
• Current Salary Package must be stated and expectation to reduce recruitment time

Remuneration very attractive

Method of Application
Application should be forwarded to:
Personnel recruitment and Development Agency, (PRADA) Ltd.
P.O. Box 72989,
Victoria Island
Or
Email to:
nightjobs@yahoo.com and openise@yahoo.com
Reference or name of position must be written on the left hand corner of the envelop or Application letter if sent by e-mail.




Closing Date: 23rd June 2009

There is a vacancy for a civil/mechanical/process engineer in an engineering company located at Lekki.

The candidate must be a graduate of any engineering discipline and must have a minimum of 5years post NYSC work experience.

He/She must have excellent numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills, and be capable of delivering results and working effectively with others. A good command of written and spoken English is a must.

Remuneration is quite attractive. Interested candidates should send in their resume to contact@ugbebignigerialtd.com on or before the 26th June 2009.

A group of companies has need to fill the under listed positions in their organization

1. MANAGING DIRECTOR
Qualification:
• First degree with a ACIB and a minimum of 10 years banking experience spanning major departments of a reputable commercial bank, preferably in Lagos environment.
• A higher degree would be an added advantage. Attributes include good interpersonal relationship, entrepreneurial and good communication skills.
• A result oriented and target driven individual.
• Age: matured mind, but not above 45 years.

2. ACCOUNTANTS
Qualification:
• A good first degree with a professional Accountancy qualification (ACA) with a minimum of 5 years post qualification relevant experience in an audit or reputable financial institution.
• Attributes include ability to manage the Asset and Liabilities of a bank and/or a stock broking film; proficiency in computer application with knowledge of accounting packages
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision.
• Age Limit: Not more than 40 years.

Interested candidates should forward CV of not more than two pages emphasizing qualification and experience to: topjobs00l@yahoo.com
Short listed candidates shall be invited for immediate interview.

Have is Nice Time Here
Closing Date: 16th June 2009

Job Title
Retail Billing Team Lead
Department:
Information Systems
Location:
Lagos
Job Description:
Manage the CC&B application team (retail-billing resources) and allocate these resources to approved projects and tasks
Manage multiple projects associated with integrating new applications and upgrading existing ones
Initiate and monitor the design and documentation of functional specifications for upgrades to CC&B applications
Manage the design and documentation of daily processes within the CC&B application
Assist all levels of support team by providing specific application expertise
Identify MTNN customer needs and the employ available applications to meet those needs
Monitors and control the integration of retail billing applications to MTN’s business infrastructure
Manage communication on application issues internal and external to MTN through the creation, publication and maintenance of procedures, policies, presentations and white papers related to CC&B Application and its functionalities
Manage the design and execution of all testing for CC&B applications
Manage the entire billing process to minimize lapses
Liaise with cross-functional teams when applicable
Lead new applications requirement gathering process
Document weekly reports per functional areas

Job Conditions: General MTNN work conditions May be required to work extra hours
Reporting To: Customer Care & Billing Manager
Required Skills:
At least 4 years work experience including application administration and development within the telecommunications sector
2 years experience at a supervisory level

Employment Status :
Permanent
Qualification:
B.Sc. Computer Science or related field from a reputable institution

This vacancy expires on 6/16/2009

Apply through their website http://www.mtnonline.com/careers/vacancies.asp

An importation, distribution and marketing organization has created opportunities within the organization for highly resourceful and self-motivated individuals to fill the following vacant positions:

1. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (REF: 01)
Requirements:
• Candidates must be graduates in either Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Good hardware maintenance skills is essential
• Hands-on knowledge of accounting software such as DacEasy or Peachtree would be an added advantage.
An importation, distribution and marketing organization has created opportunities within the organization for highly resourceful and self-motivated individuals to fill the following vacant positions:

Remuneration
Very attractive

Method of Application
Interested candidates should e-mail their CVs to: vacancies@laternabooks.com
Or send to:
THE ADVERTISER,
P.O.BOX 55153,
FALOMO – IKOYI,
LAGOS.

Have a Wonderful Stay here @ Nairaland
Closing Date: 16th June 2009.

Job Title
Inventory Officer (Lagos)
Department:
Sales and Distribution
Location:
Lagos
Job Description:
Stock Requisition
Raise stock requisitions based on daily and weekly splits as approved by RIS / RIM
Receive stock & Issue Stock
Receive handsets, simkits, recharge cards, POS materials and accessories ordered by Inventory Supervisor from the central warehouse and store it in B2B
Confirm condition and completeness of stock received
Ensure that stock levels are maintained, reporting imminent stock-outs to Inventory Supervisor
Issue simkits, recharge cards, POS materials and accessories to the Service Centers, Dealers and to Connect stores from B2B
Issue stock requested on internal requisitions for staff starter packs, handsets and promotional/ gift items at the request of management
Issue replacement handsets and starter packs faulty when requested by S/C Controller following reports of DOA handsets and starter packs received by customers
Return all DOA stock to Central warehouse

Dispatch of all out bound stock from B2B (Hub) to required destinations (spokes) / TP Inventories
Process requisitions from other B2Bs/Spokes ensuring accurate PODs are raised.
Physical dispatch of processed stock and ensure proper handover to the receiving B2B or Spoke
Timely process and hand over TP stock to courier for onward delivery to TP inventory
Notify Site Security Supervisor on completion of TP for deliveries

Maintain stock
Ensure store is tidy and clean and that stock is secure at all times.
Conduct daily stock count.
Report all stock discrepancies and irregularities to Inventory supervisor.
Customer Care
Ensure that Customers are attended to in a timely, courteous and caring manner at all times
Attend to Customer queries relating to used cards, missing cards, Status 3 cards etc and escalate accordingly
Escalated Stock losses or theft as reported by Business Partners

Maintain and Collate Records with regard to all Inventory issues
Report and record of all queries resolutions in soft and hard copies
Escalated Stock losses or theft as reported by Business Partners
Collate, arrange and keep in an orderly manner all historic documentation of Inventory data (specs, price changes, new products etc) in soft and hard copies
Handle and effect the timely integration of all manual transactions with the system and maintain the necessary records of all such transactions are kept for easy audit trail

Identify and Report on systems related queries.
Identify and escalate system queries and problems with regards to stock from IFS

Job Conditions: Standard MTN working conditions
Reporting To: Regional Inventory Supervisor
Required Skills:
At least 2 years relevant experience

Employment Status :
Permanent
Qualification:
HND / B.Sc.

This vacancy expires on 6/16/2009

Apply through their website http://www.mtnonline.com/careers/vacancies.asp

4. ADMINISTRATIVE/CORPORATE AFFAIRS OFFICER (REF: 04)
Requirements:
• Candidates must be graduates in Business Administration, Mass Communication or Public Relations
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in similar function
• Candidates must be computer literate and be comfortable with Ms-word, Ms-excel and Corel draw software
• Good graphics skills would be an added advantage

cRemuneration
Very attractive

Method of Application
Interested candidates should e-mail their CVs to: vacancies@laternabooks.com
Or send to:
THE ADVERTISER,
P.O.BOX 55153,
FALOMO – IKOYI,
LAGOS.


Closing Date: 16th June 2009.

Job Vacancies at Lonadek Oil and Gas
Lonadek evolved from Lonadek Oil and Gas Systems Consultants, the systems Implementation arm of LONADEK, which provides state-of-the-art Engineering Design IT Solution, Computer -Aided-Design Draughting (CADD), 3D Modelling resources and services in the Oil and Gas industry.
WEB DESIGNER/DEVELOPER

Lonadek Nigeria Limited requires the service of a web designer/developer.

Job Summary
The Web Designer would be responsible for the layout, visual appearance and usability of the website. Using the combination of graphic design skills and technical knowledge of how web pages are created.

Responsibilities

* Design, develop and maintain all company web applications internal and external.
* Add new functionality, upgrades, debugging and, enhancements for the company’s web application.
* Manage and maintain all domain names and email systems.
* Participate in the preparation of system requirements and design specifications for web-enabled solutions.
* Provide software engineering and product expertise throughout the life cycle of assigned project.
* Apply skills and tools knowledge to produce a system that meets the stated requirements.
* Participating in the preparation of project plans, status and statistical reports

REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS

* Ability to work intelligently with graphics for web solutions.
* Ability to analyse I debug problems and be proactive in proposing/ implementing solutions.
* Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
* Good oral and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical information.
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Ability to work in fast paced development environment.
* B.Sc HND in computer Science with a minimum of 2 years of web development experience.

APPLICATION
Suitably qualified candidates should forward their updated resume not later than two weeks from the date of this publication to: recruitment@lonadek.com only short listed candidates will be contacted

Insurance Company is need of qualified candidates for the following vacant position:

FINANCIAL PLANNERS
Qualification:
Applicants must:
• Be self motivated
• Possess entrepreneurial skills
• Be between 21 and 40 years old
• Be resident in Lagos
• Possess OND, HND, NCE, B.Sc, BA or B.Ed in any discipline

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their CVs to:
The Advertiser
P.O. Box 2577
Lagos.


Closing Date: 11th June 2009

Sorry Pals For Not Posting Vacancies ever since,but anyway i'm back now

A Company is in need of qualified personnel to fill these vacant positions:



MATERIAL CONTROLLER
Requirements:
• A bachelor degree in Engineering
• Experience on warehousing, material management, procurement of material coordination of warehousing activities, definition of materials

Method of Application
Interested candidate should send detailed CV and application to:

maintenanceoffshore@gmail.com


Closing Date: 5th June 2009

A FMCG Company requires for immediate employment, qualified personnel for the following positions at the stated locations: Northern Region, Western Region, Southern Region and Eastern Region.

SALES COORDINATORS
Qualification:
• Candidates should be between 35 and 40 years of Age,
• HND/BSC in social science,
• MBA will be an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years Experience in FMCG industry majoring in Cosmetics/Personal Care products

Note: All applicants must be highly computer literate.

Remuneration
Highly competitive and very attractive.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send hand written application and detailed CV indicating their area of choice of regions (on the left hand side of the envelope) to the following address:
THE ADVISER,
P.O. Box 6411
Marina, Lagos.


Closing Date: 9th June 2009

An insurance company located in Abuja requires the services of marketers and a
secratary.

Interested applicants should send their application and CV to the email address
below, or by hand to suite 002 APC Plaza, wuse zone 4, Abuja. On or before
wednesday 10th June 2009.

zaphoninsurance@yahoo.com

The job title should be the subject of the email.

Yakubu Gowon Foundation requires the services of an EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER at its Head Office in Jos.
Qualification:
• A PhD in the Social Sciences/Humanities with at least 5 years cognate experience or Master degree in similar fields with at least 15 years cognate experience
• A good working knowledge and understanding of the legal frameworks and participatory programme monitoring and evaluation with and within similar organizations
• Critical management of capacity building programmes and social events
• Organizational capacity for International Seminars and conferences and workshops.

Remuneration
Remuneration is negotiable

Method of Application
All interested and qualified candidates with proficiency in the areas above should send their application with an abridged CV to:

ubrfutm@yahoo.com & oaklaws@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 4th June 2009

We are all damned stupid. Stupendously stupid. Stupid to the point of stupor. Stinking stupid swine. That’s what we all are. Not what we had always, been though. Not until 1979 anyway when this columnist cried out in the Nigerian Tribune that Nigeria harboured the largest collection of stupid men and women in the world.

And that stupid sting had stayed with us ever since. I mean ever since some stupid men imposed some stupid men on all the stupid people of this country in 1979. If you want to remember, it was that year that the leader of the stupid men announced to the larger community of stupid men that the best man would not be fit enough to lead the nation of Africa ’s most enlightened people. And the best man was rigged out of contest and was made to bow at the feet of the cabal of stupid men.

That idiocy which captured the body and soul of the nation has refused to go, and I am told it will never go voluntarily.

You wonder how a nation can continue to stomach the horrible things that assail it every day. How a people have become so helpless that they allow themselves to be bedraggled by less than 3,000 heartless men. Those who hold this country by the jugular are less than 3000 nationwide. All former political [mis]rulers and their collaborators. And the present crop of day light robbers who have infected Abuja with a plague.

Every day, newspapers and television screens and radio airwaves are awash with news of billions of Naira ‘missing’, ‘misappropriated’, ‘embezzled’, ‘stolen’, and so on and so forth. At the end of the day, all of us idiots merely leave our mouths ajar, mumble some curses at beer parlour joints and resign ourselves to suffering unending.

Roads were meant to be built, contracts were awarded, adequate fees paid, and all we get in return are the death traps on Ibadan-Lagos expressway, Lagos-Benin human body-parts supermarket, gorges on motor ways across the land. In some cases whole vehicles are swallowed up by deep gaps in the middle of the road.

And how do the idiots who populate the country react? They rain curses and move on. And their tormentors are grinning from ear to ear in their ill-gotten military contraption called Hummer.

You see councillors who were mere truck pushers yesterday now donating brand new jeeps to their wives or girl friends as birthday gifts and no questions are asked. Why? In a nation of idiots, everything goes. Idiots all over the world are known to be timid people. Nigerian brand of idiots are worse than timid. They are zombies made worse by collective spell heaped on them by the day-light robbers who have imposed themselves on them.

But this nation had not always been like this. This had been a country of brave men and women who fought the colonial masters to a standstill. This was the country of Queen Amina. This was the land of Jaja of Opobo. This was the territory of Bashorun Ogunmola Olodogbo-keri-keri. The land of Lisabi Ogbongbo-akala. The land of Queen Orisamuro Eriwo . This was the country of Herbert Macaulay. The land of Raji Abdllah . The land of Aminu Kano . This was the country of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka. The land of Isaac Adaka Boro . The land of fiery Josiah Olawoyin. This land produced the great Nnamdi Azikiwe. The legendary Sir Ahmadu Bello came, saw and conquered. The Kiniwun Onibudo, the Olumoko, Agbola’ya bi aara Obafemi Awolowo was a nationalist of this same country now overgrown with timid weeds.

Perhaps all of us idiots now suffering in inexplicable silence are waiting for the one-man suicide squad Tai Solarin, Bala Usman, Omorogie Ohonbamu, Bros Kanmi Ishola Osobu, SLB Labanji Bolaji, Comrade Ola Oni, Comrade Niyi Oniororo, Wahab Goodluck, Pa Imoudu, Genius Ayodele Awojobi to come from their current places of abode to free us from this suffocating slavery on our soil.

It was in this country that the inimitable Fela Anikulapo Kuti carried coffin to harass Obasanjo at Dodan Barracks. The same Fela carried loads of ‘shit’ to block MKO Abiola’s house to protest ‘unfair treatment’ by Decca. Dr Beko Ransom Kuti led hundreds of thousands in protest to confront the fierce military tanks of Abacha in protest against the annulment of June 12 elections.

Now the generation suffering the most are still waiting for Ebenezer Babatope, Yemi Farounmbi, Gbolabo Ogunsanwo, Felix Adenaike, Arthur Nwankwo, Haroun Adamu, Tola Adeniyi, Rasheed Gbadamosi, our revered Dr Frederick Fasehun, our respected Gani Fawehimi, literary icons Soyinka and Achebe….men in their late sixties and mid seventies already shopping for travel agents for the best ticket out of planet earth, to fight for them.

I should remind the people in their 20s and 30s that they are the ones whose present and future are being trampled upon. It is they, more than any other idiots in the idiots’ country, that are having their lives and the lives of their children ruined by the massive stealing going on in the country today. And they should know that throughout history it is only people under age 35 who initiate and lead revolutions.

How is a country the size of Nigeria with all her resources not able to supply ordinary electricity to her citizens? Imagine the billions of Naira lost daily because of lack of power. Imagine the number of industries that have closed down. Imagine the multiplying effects of lack of electricity on the nation’s security and social/economic well being. How is a country with all God has given her unable to provide drinking water? Why should Nigeria fail in providing gainful employment to her teeming population? Why should over 20 million children be out of school nationwide?

And yet all of us idiots watch in helpless resignation the men who led us into this mess living in vulgar opulence, feeding fat on our stolen money, sentencing our daughters to prostitution, and we do nothing.

This nonsense cannot continue.

Imprisonment is not the answer. Imprisonment did not work in Ghana . It did not work in China . It did not solve the problem in Louis X1V’s France . It did not solve the problem in Russia before the Bolsheviks came with their chopping axe. No, Romania did not yield to imprisonment. Ask them in Ethiopia ; Meriam Mengistu led all to the chopping block.

If I am one of the 3,000 men who have brought Nigeria into this mess, come for me today, take me to the Bar Beach and chop my head off!
Sad

I feel like an idiot already but i am totally helpless Is it possible to change this country with a revolution with all the greed and corrupt practices being practised by our youths today?
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The British Council has the following range of posts that are available in Lagos and Abuja.

Director Diversity, Performance and Evaluation - Abuja

Job Aim
To lead, develop and implement BC Nigeria’s reponse to diversity, performance and evaluation.
To work as one of the strategic leaders of BC Nigeria in helping to determine strategy and direction of our overall operations.
To contribute to regional working and to ensure that BC Nigeria is a high performing operation.
To model the leadership and principles of this post.

Professional Development Portfolio Manager - Lagos
Job Aim
To contribute to the achievement of British Council objectives through effective and efficient development, planning, management, delivery and evaluation of professional development portfolio.
To contribute to the the development of BC Nigeria as an innvoative and high performing country operation.
To model the values and principles of an integrated operation and to ensure that we are aligned with the BC regional and global priorities.
To actively engage with and support regional developments.

Finance Support Officer - Lagos
Job Aim
To support the delivery of the financial and business processes, systems and procedures before during and after the implementation of FABS(SAP) in July 2008.

How to apply
Please download and read through the job descriptions:
Job Description for Director Diversity, Performance and Evaluation - Abuja
http://www.britishcouncil.org/director_dpe_jd.doc
Job Description for Professional Development Portfolio Manager - Lagos
http://www.britishcouncil.org/professional_development_portfolio_manager_lagos_8_.doc
Job Description for Finance Support Officer - Lagos
http://www.britishcouncil.org/finance_support_officer_postings_lagos.doc
Fill in the application form . Use the links on the left colunm of this page to access the competency dictionary and other relevant documents that will guide you in filling the form.http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-external-job-application.doc
Completed application forms must be submitted via e-mail to the following addresses:Director Diversity, Performance and Evaluation - amir.ramzan@ng.britishcouncil.org and Eposts@ng.britishcouncil.org

Professional Development Portfolio Manager - Fposts@ng.britishcouncil.org

Finance Support Officer - Hposts@ng.britishcouncil.org

Deadline for all applications10am, 16 June 2009. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will also not be accepted. Please apply using the materials on the website. We are unable to process applications that do not conform to the required format, and we will not accept curricula vitae or handwritten applications.

A FMCG Company invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

1. LOCAL PURCHASE MANAGER
Qualification and Requirement:
• B.Sc/HND in relevant discipline
• Possession of relevant postgraduate qualifications is a prerequisite
• Minimum 6 years cognate experience in purchasing, 2 years of which must be in similar capacity, preferably in a beverage industry

2. OFFICER- LC & IMPORT
Qualification and Requirement:
• B.Sc/HND Accounting/Economics/Business Admin & related disciplines
• Must be conversant with LC documentation processes
• Ability to use Microsoft NAVISION or any other accounting packages
• Minimum 3 years experience performing similar roles, preferably in a bank handing LC

3. TETRA PAK TECHNICIANS
Qualification and Requirement:
• Minimum OND Mechanical/Production/Electrical Engineering or C&G certificate
• Minimum 2 years cognate experience and highly knowledgeable in the repairs and maintenance of Tetra pak packaging machines
• Good record keeping and reporting skills

4. TECHNICAL OPERATORS
Qualification and Requirement:
• Minimum OND Mechanical/Production/Electrical Engineering or C&G certificate
• Minimum 2 years cognate experience in the operation of any Tetra pak packaging machines

5. PET LINE OPERATORS (Blowing, Filling, Labeling & Shrinkwrapping Machines)
Qualification and Requirement:
• Minimum OND Mechanical/Production/Electrical Engineering or C&G certificate
• Highly knowledgeable in the operations of automatic PET blowing and filling machines
• Understands PLC-operated touch screen
• Knowledge of maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment
• Good record keeping and reporting skills

6. TECHNICAL TRAINEES
Qualification and Requirement:
• Minimum OND Mechanical/Production/Electrical/Electronics Engineering and related field
• Minimum of lower credit level
• With or without experience but must possess good analytical skills
• Must not be more than 25 years old

7. QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIANS
Qualification and Requirement:
• OND in Food Sci. Tech/Science Lab Tech/Biochem/Ind. Chem/Biology or any other related discipline
• With or without experience but must possess good analytical skills
• Must not be more than 25 years old

Method of Applications
If you meet the above requirement, forward your CV (as attachment in ms word format only) in an e-mail message with the position applied for on the subject field and send to: hrddept@rocketmail.com. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


Closing Date: 2nd June 2009.

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