Job Title: Road Traffic Coordinator

Job Description:

- Ensure that variety of traffic types move in a safe and efficient manner
- Direct traffic Maintain records
- Assembling of materials, processing information about incoming products
- Setting up transportation of given merchandise
- Implement traffic control through the use of signs and traffic signals
- Maintain a safe environment for pedestrian and vehicles
- Direct vehicles into parking spaces

Job Requirement
- Minimum of an OND
- Minimum of 4 years cognate experience
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Traffic Control certification will be an added advantage

Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link http://application.lonadek.com/

Job Title: Maintenance Officer

Job Summary: Responsible for managing all aspects of the maintenance department.

Job Description:
- Manage the upkeep of all manufacturing assets, managing maintenance budget and resources
- Assist in the design and installation of new systems.
- Performs maintenance management by supervising maintenance personnel and establishing priorities in maintenance schedules.
- Maintains manufacturing assets and facility, parts inventory, monitoring purchase orders, invoice approvals, and manages the department budget.
- Manages maintenance personnel by setting direction and priorities. • Provides training and continuous development on all maintenance personnel.
- Developing and maintaining quality standards.
- Drives the Maintenance and Reliability initiative focused on Preventive & Predictive Maintenance, not reactive.
- Update maintenance operating procedures and schedules to incorporate the changes.
- Coordinate work with outside inspections, providing project management, ensuring safety of personnel, and performing other duties as required.
- Manage, maintain, and establish maintenance procedures for machines and assets to meet or perform better than budgeted.
- Develop and maintain quality and safety standards.
- Develop associate and supervisor skills by conducting training meetings; one on one development sessions; outside technical skills training; and establishing and monitoring performance reviews for supervisors.


Minimum Job Requirements: Education/Certifications:
- A BSc/B.Eng./HND in Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of operations management in a manufacturing/production/milling environment
- Safety Management and Risk Management experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Detail-oriented and organised
• Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets; data bases and word processing
• Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products and processes
• Self-motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills
• Strong knowledge in Maintenance and Reliability
• Strong knowledge/experience managing maintenance through CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management system)
• Strong background in HAACP; safety; GMP; and AIB
• Must have a hands-on work ethic

Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link http://application.lonadek.com/

Job Title: Payroll Officer

Job Description
• Keep track of the company's payroll information to ensure the information is kept up to date and accurate
• Compute monthly payroll
• Issuing paychecks at the end of the pay period.
• Track employee work hours,
• Update records when employees’ status changes,
• Answer payroll questions employees have and performing calculations with commissions, bonuses, taxes and other deductions.
• Understanding of state, federal and company payroll policies

Job Requirement
• Minimum of an OND
• Ability to use payroll, accounting, human resources, email and time-tracking software to perform tasks.

Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link http://application.lonadek.com/

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Description
- Review and approve all Journal Entries
- Reporting: Management reporting (including monthly business review presentation; board pack), VAT reporting and settlement; statutory and tax reporting and filing.
- Oversee the implementation of the financial system.
- Manage and maintain internal and external audit compliance.
- Meet regularly with Department Heads and the appropriate Finance staff, to discuss Budget Variances, issues with inter-departmental communication, and other matters.
- Direct the staff that process the accounting transactions and reconcile the accounts, ensuring success against agreed Key Performance Indicators
- Monitor individual and team performance, and give feedback as needed
- Train and develop staff.

Job Requirement
• BA in Finance or Accounting
• Internationally recognised accounting certification (or in process) is a MUST
• 10+ years in accounting for a large company (preferably multinational)
• Proven team leadership abilities
• Staff development -- must be able to direct low-level staff in detailed responsibilities
• IFRS knowledge

Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link http://application.lonadek.com/

Job Title: Office Clerk

Job Skills and Requirements
 Good communication and interpersonal skills
 Excellent Computer Skills
 Excellent Customer Service
 Pay attention to Detail:
 Sound organizational skills:

Educational Qualification:

- Minimum of a high school certificate
Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link http://application.lonadek.com/

1. Job Title: Berthing Master
Job Responsibilities:
This position encompasses the following roles:
• Berthing Master: Safe and efficient mooring of all vessels, including meeting and directing them to the appropriate berths (using VHF radio), Collection of mooring fees and passenger landing fees afloat, using handheld devices
Job Description
o Being on a Rota as the first point of contact in case of emergencies & Rota preparation
o Provide berth allocation and undertake the administrative tasks for both visitor and resident Marina customers.
o Conduct a weekly inspection (by boat) of the Harbour’s limits of jurisdiction
o Carry out a weekly check to ensure all Notices to Mariners displayed in the Harbour Office foyer are relevant and current
o General upkeep and policing of the General Directions, annual moorings and dinghy park
o Recording of all incidents on incident report forms
o Weekly boat count (annual mooring license holders’ vessels) and Weekly accounts
o General maintenance, including refit of Harbour vessels and upkeep of Harbour property
o Cleaning of the slipways and Town Quay steps
o After passing suitable assessment, operate the crane in a safe manner, and instruct in its use
o Assist with the berthing of large pleasure ships on the pier as required
o Assist in the allocation of annual mooring licenses
o Assist with the administration of the rallies booking procedure
o Attend Harbour Health & Safety meetings in the Deputy Harbour Master’s absence (as required)
o Reporting defects and health and safety issues to the Harbour Master
o Undertake Jetty Office Duties in the Boatyard - providing a professional and competent customer service.
o Providing services consistent in line with the organisation.



Job Requirement:
o The incoming candidate will be expected to complete duties as described in the relevant ISO 9001 work instructions and associated risk assessments.
o Excellent communication skills are needed, as you will provide a service
o General knowledge and familiarity of Boatyards coupled with general administrative experience.
o Knowledge of harbour is advantageous, as is possession of a VHF Operators license

Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link http://application.lonadek.com/

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Tower & Powerline Infrastructure Workshop

25 January 2019
9.00 - 16:30
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Bentley Systems welcomes you to a complimentary one-day workshop on Tower & Powerline Infrastructure.

Learn about our specialty software for Modeling, Design and Analysis of steel, transmission and communication infrastructure.

Our Bentley expert Dr. Salimi Bim Md. Saleh, has more than 25 years of experience in computer application for tower and powerline design. He will take you through Bentley solutions like STAAD(X)Tower, STAAD.Pro Advanced, MSTower and STAAD Foundation Advanced.

The workshop will include:
• Modeling, design and analysis of steel, communication towers and electrical pylons.
• How to complete steel, concrete, timber, aluminum and cold-formed steel projects on time, and within budget regardless of complexity.
• Mono poles, lattice towers and guyed masts to a range of international standards BS, ASCE, EIA, TIA AS/NZ, IS, etc.
• Graphical modeling commands.
• One-stop foundation design and analysis for towers, pylons, and related plant structures.
• Overview of overhead electric power transmission, distribution, and communication lines and their structures.

Seats are limited. We look forward to seeing you!

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Job Title: Operations Manager
Job description
The Operations Manager will be responsible for improving the operational systems,
processes and policies in support of organisations mission. He /She would play a
significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational
excellence.
  
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for this office shall include but is not limited to the following:
 Seeing business opportunities from all angles as it relates to the company
 Expert in proposal development not more than 24 hours
 Oversee bid packages and subcontractor agreements.
 Organise to service each business unit while maintaining and improving overall
operational and stream efficiencies
 Interface and communicate with external resources and concerns, such as third
party providers and government agencies including cross-functionally at all levels
with the divisions of the company
 Responsible for enhancing the reputation and relationship of the company with
key stakeholders, customers and accounts
 Analyse sales reports to identify & actualise cost savings and opportunities for
the business
 Ensure effective deployment of resources to achieve defined goals and
objectives
 Oversee and manage all aspects of the day to day business operations of the
company
 Design, develop and implement systems and templates that can be used to
replicate and drive the growth of the company's business
 Ensure compliance with Government Regulatory agencies
 To provide specialist advice instructions affecting operations
 Ensuring achievement of business targets.
 Leading the revenue generating team in the forecasting, planning and delivering
of target volumes.
 Developing new strategies to increase revenue with cost-efficient methods.
 Operating the business in a profitable and optimal manner.
 Develop and manage budget and operational expenses
 Provide cost and risk management.
 Building ongoing relationships with key members and functional managers within
the organisation.
 Manage the commissioning and startup of new projects to ensure compliance
with standards, specifications and contract terms and conditions.
 Directing the planning and execution of projects.

Job Requirement
 Relevant University qualification in Engineering
 Post Graduate qualification in Business Management or Professional
Certification would be a distinct advantage.
 Relevant contacts in the various IOCs and regulatory bodies.
 Minimum 18 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry
 At least 5 years’ experience in project / contract management
 A very good knowledge of QMS, HSE, Project Management etc is a MUST.
 A recipient of the PTDF, UK Chevening or US Hubert Humphrey etc scholarship
is a MUST.
 Excellent financial, budget and sales management skills
 Must have excellent leadership and people management skills
 High levels of business savvy as well as strong negotiation skills
 Demonstrate high levels of initiative & integrity
 Team oriented and performance driven
 Commercial experience dealing with domestic and international supply contracts.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adept at interaction with variety
of contacts, including peers within a multi-disciplinary team, management,
vendors and industry partners
 In-depth knowledge of the various oil and gas procedures and practices.
 Influential and leadership skills; driving continual improvements and engaging
with numerous different business units within an energy company.
Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link
http://application.lonadek.com/  not later than Monday, December 31, 2018.

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A United statement said: "Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect.

"The club would like to thank Jose for his work during his time at Manchester United and to wish him success in the future.

"A new caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season, while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager."

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Job Title: Personal Assistant


Job Description:
• Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls
• Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments, often controlling
access to the chief executive
• Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation
• Organising events and conferences
• Reminding the chief executive of important tasks and deadlines
• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
• Managing databases and filing systems
• Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
• Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
• Collating and filing expenses



Key Competency:
- Minimum of a degree level qualification
- A young single female for gender balance
- Smart and Intelligent
- Able to multitask
- Very techy, savvy with social media


Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link http://application.lonadek.com/ not later than Monday, 17th December 2018.

Job Title: Team Leader, Marketing & Business Development


Job Description:
- To identify and develop new business opportunities which will help the company achieve its business objectives.
- To deepen existing business relationships.
- To direct and control the marketing / sales function of the company to achieve agreed sales volumes at profitable margins.


Key Competency:
- Minimum of a degree level qualification
- At least 5 years’ experience in a Sales / Marketing function
- Knowledge of the business & Industry
- Negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication – written & oral
- Problem solving skills
- Relationship management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent Presentation skills
- Leadership skills
- Performance Management skills
- Basic financial & accounting skills
- Basic understanding of total quality management.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office tools

Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link http://application.lonadek.com/ not later than Monday, 17th December 2018.

Job Title: Reservoir Engineer

Competencies and Capability:

- Extensive experience as a Reservoir Engineer with an E&P Operator or a service company. Preferably with experience on a wide range of operated development and production projects (Oil and Gas reservoirs).

- Substantial experience in dynamic modeling, history matching and sensitivity analysis using Eclipse (or similar software).

- Track record of proactively proposing and implementing successful reservoir management recommendations. Knowledge (e.g. systems, software, procedures, regulations): Fully competent reservoir engineer with classical reservoir engineering skills.

- Up to date working knowledge of technical software including Eclipse, Petrel, analytical tools, and Microsoft Office.

- Familiarity with hydrocarbon resources estimation and reporting.

- Systematic approach to uncertainty management and the ability to work with limited data.

- Ability to work within the framework provided by company investment guidelines; appraise, concept, select, define and execute. Good awareness of latest industry innovations. Good understanding of drilling and production operations.

Educational Qualification:
- A degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- A post-graduate qualification in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline will be an added advantage
- 6 – 10 years cognate experience.

Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link http://application.lonadek.com/ not later than Wednesday, 19th December 2018.

Job Title: Project Engineer

Competencies and Capability:

- Extensive experience as a Project Management with an E&P Operator and/or a service company.

- Versatile experience on a wide range of operated development and production projects.

- Substantial design and operational experience

- Track record of proactively proposing and implementing successful reservoir management recommendations. Knowledge (e.g. systems, software, procedures, regulations): Fully competent reservoir engineer with classical reservoir engineering skills.

- Up-to-date working knowledge of technical software including Eclipse, Petrel, analytical tools, and Microsoft Office.

- Systematic approach to uncertainty management and the ability to work with limited data.

- Ability to work within the framework provided by company investment guidelines; appraise, concept, select, define and execute. Good awareness of latest industry innovations.

Educational Qualification:
- A degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
- A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage
- 6 – 10 years cognate experience.

Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply using the link http://application.lonadek.com/ not later than Wednesday, 19th December 2018.

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Community Liaison Officer
Position Overview

The Community Liaison Officer will work closely with a variety of stakeholders and groups within the local community in Niger State. This is a diverse role and requires demonstrated experience in community consultation.
The role holder will play a crucial communications role and act as the link between local communities, stakeholders and project developers in identifying key issues and concerns as well as facilitate project objectives.
The ideal candidate will be ethical, pragmatic and approachable with excellent oral and written communication skills. Previous experience in negotiation and relationship building would be highly regarded.

Required Skills/Knowledge
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills including:
1. An ability to act as project representative.
2. An ability to articulate and deliver information both technical and general at community level.
3. Mediation and conflict resolution skills.
4. Assessment and evaluation capabilities.
5. An ability to source and filter information for feeding back to the community.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with all levels of society.
• Demonstrated event management and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate and negotiate.
• General knowledge of local and state government practices.
• Well-developed knowledge of local community cultures, leaders, customs and practices through prior involvement in the community.
• Ability to quickly assimilate information specific to the project, from both a technical and local perspective.
• Proficient in the operation of computers and knowledge of business support software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities
• Liaise with developer representatives, national, state and local government representatives and dignitaries as required.
• Liaise with local community stakeholders on behalf of developer towards facilitating project objectives.
• Engage and facilitate community meetings.
• Provide regular and timely information and project updates to the local community and relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and feedback to the developer and Independent Steering Group any grievances or issues developing within the local community.
• Provide feedback on issues escalated to the developer back to the relevant stakeholders.

Relevant Experience/Qualifications
• A background in communication, education or community services or equivalent areas of relevance.

Personal Characteristics
• Display personal character strengths of trust, tact, integrity and fairness.
• MUST be a native speaker of the language – Gwari, Bassa, and Gurmana.

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Job Vacancy
Job Title: SharePoint Administrator
Position Overview
The SharePoint Administrator is responsible for providing technical support for the SharePoint environment including assessment and implementation of new capabilities, and providing Information Technology with a long-term perspective on the relationship of SharePoint technology to the business opportunities facing the company.

Requirements

Education/Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related area
• TS, ITP, MCSE or other MS certifications are a plus


Computer Skills
• Experience / Knowledge of SharePoint 2010, 2013, & 2016 / Online
• Experience / Knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Collaboration tools / BI tools
• Experience/Knowledge in SharePoint Designer 2010 or 2013, Microsoft Power Apps and MS Visual Studio
• Knowledge and use of HTML, CSS, Javascript / Javascript Libraries and other web technologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft InfoPath, and other out of the box tools for forms and workflow development integrated with SharePoint
• SharePoint Services/Portal Server
• Windows Server
• Microsoft Networking and Support
• Microsoft Office Suite


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Proven Business analytical skills with information systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of information security and systems administration
• Creative, insightful and result-oriented
• Self-Starter
• Excellent communication skill - verbal & written.

Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply not later than Thursday, 8th November 2018 Please use the link: http://application.lonadek.com/

Job Title: SharePoint Administrator
Position Overview
The SharePoint Administrator is responsible for providing technical support for the SharePoint environment including assessment and implementation of new capabilities, and providing Information Technology with a long-term perspective on the relationship of SharePoint technology to the business opportunities facing the company.

Requirements

Education/Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related area
• TS, ITP, MCSE or other MS certifications are a plus


Computer Skills
• Experience / Knowledge of SharePoint 2010, 2013, & 2016 / Online
• Experience / Knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Collaboration tools / BI tools
• Experience/Knowledge in SharePoint Designer 2010 or 2013, Microsoft Power Apps and MS Visual Studio
• Knowledge and use of HTML, CSS, Javascript / Javascript Libraries and other web technologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft InfoPath, and other out of the box tools for forms and workflow development integrated with SharePoint
• SharePoint Services/Portal Server
• Windows Server
• Microsoft Networking and Support
• Microsoft Office Suite


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Proven Business analytical skills with information systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of information security and systems administration
• Creative, insightful and result-oriented
• Self-Starter
• Excellent communication skill - verbal & written.

Interested but QUALIFIED candidates should apply not later than Thursday, 8th November 2018 Please use the link: http://application.lonadek.com/

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Business Development Manager

An experienced Business Development Manager with vast knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry is needed for immediate employment in an Engineering/IT Consulting firm in Lagos.

Ideal Candidate must understand:

- Sales and support services of Engineering & Information Technology Solutions software;

- Costing for proposals;

- Development of viable proposals.


Requirements:

- B.Eng. in any Engineering field or BSc in Management with a track record of Business Development
- 8 - 10 Years Cognate Experience
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English Language

Location: Lagos Mainland

Interested but qualified applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter to Hr@lonadek.com with ‘Business Development Manager’ as subject of the mail not later than 11.59pm on Friday, 19th October 2018.

A sharepoint Site Collection Administrator with minimum of 5 years experience is needed for immediate employment.

Competency Requirement:
Experience / Knowledge of SharePoint 2010, 2013, & 2016 / Online
Experience / Knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Collaboration tools / BI tools
Experience/Knowledge in SharePoint Designer 2010 or 2013, Microsoft Power Apps and MS Visual Studio
Knowledge and use of HTML, CSS, Javascript / Javascript Libraries and other web technologies
Proficiency with Microsoft InfoPath, and other out of the box tools for forms and workflow development integrated with SharePoint
Business Analysis skills

Soft Skills Requirement:
Creative, insightful and result-oriented
Self-Starter
Excellent communication skill – verbal & written

Qualification:
Msc./Bsc./HND In Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other Related Discipline
ITIL Certification will be an added advantage.

Interested and suitable candidate should please send CV to hr@lonadek.com on or before 18th October, 2018 with 'Sharepoint SCA' as the subject of the mail.

Administrative Executive

Job Summary:

The job holder will provide high-level administrative support by preparing statistical reports, handling information requests and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.

Job Description:

• Management of documents
• Preparation of reports
• Coordination and directing of office services
• Reading and analysing incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.

Requirements:

BSc/HND in Secretariat, Social or Management Sciences
3 - 5 Years Cognate Experience
Ability to use word processing software and any other relevant software
Proficiency in both written and spoken English Language

Location: Lagos Mainland

Interested but qualified applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter to Hr@lonadek.com not later than 11.59pm on Friday, 12th October 2018.

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By Funmi Ogundare

The Principal Consultant, Lonadek Oil and Gas, Dr. Ibilola Amao has expressed concern about the lackadaisical attitude of the federal government towards the Vision 2020 initiative founded in 2000 to place Nigeria as one of the 20 largest economies in the world.

Amao, who made this known, weekend, at the closing ceremony of a one week Vision 2020 youth empowerment initiative summer camp on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), for select public schools students, in Lagos, said, “ It is a very frustrating situation at the moment that the federal government has put little or no resources behind the initiative, neither have they invested enough in education and health.”

Vision 2020, she affirmed, should have been promoted amd pushed by the federal government of Nigeria, noting that the amount of money that education has been denied is at the expense of the income being earned and revenue being spent on senators in the country.

According to her, “If we could take 20 to 30 per cent of the money being spent or shared by politicians into education, Nigeria will not be where it is today. Countries that have succeeded have increased on an annual basis on budget allocation and education . Nigeria is failing woefully in the area of health and education. Without good health, you can’t be well educated and without good education , a country cannot achieve its full potentials.”

She said the essence of the STEM summer camp is to encourage talents to become game changers and problem solvers for a new Nigeria, adding, “A lot of things have gone wrong in this nation and we need people to begin to see solutions rather than just complaining about the issues and challenges for a country that is endowed with mineral and natural resources.

“Ironically, it is a consumer nation, it is sad. People are not educated, trained and developed to be able to create maximum value for our natural resources. So that is what this is about, such that they can begin to see that Nigeria does not need to be a dumping ground for all manners of products from all countries. We should be able to solve our own problems to transform our mineral resources into finished goods and create jobs for our people.”

On her assessment of the camp in the last one week, Amao said though most of the students came there with a mindset to study medicine or go abroad because they believe that engineering is a tough area to go into, but after been tutored on their talents, there was a change of mind from them.

“It is basically to help them see the pictures. You are basically born to create value for Nigeria to solve the enourmous problem,” the principal consultant said, adding they must also learn to develop patriotism in Nigeria and create a maximum value.

“I am a patriotic Nigerian, I was educated abroad, but returned to Nigeria after 11 years to establish a business and create value. So the camp is not just about creating intelligent talents, better professionals, technologists or leaders, but also explaining to them the importance of patriotism, the reason why they would want to be Nigerian and solve Nigeria’s problems. We want them to have the intent and their priority should be in confronting issues and challenges that face the nation.”

She however stressed the need for the country to ensure that the 2019 budget will be a total deviation from what we have at hand, adding that there should be an increase in human capital development in education.

The Public Affairs Manager for SASOL , Mrs. Toyin Cameron emphasised on personal branding, noting that what students post on social media matters a lot.

“The kind of social media profile and how students presents themselves online matters, as this will actually affects things like admission into the university, future jobs. So they have to be careful about what they post online. For instance, in 20 years time, someone may go there to pick it and it may negatively affect them in future.

“They should at this stage, begin to create a brand and profile that they would be proud of for themselves in future. There have been instances where people posted pictures that cost them their jobs and other political appointments.

“We re talking to the students now, they should be careful and try and clean up what they posted wrongly about themselves online. They can talk about the STEM camp, for instance, that they attended and what they have learnt. That shows a level of seriousness in what they are doing.”

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