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THREE POST ON THIS THREAD THAT NEARLY BROKE MY HEART


I would have quoted those posts, but let me just summarize them so that I won't mention names. They know themselves.

1. When someone posted that those given transport reimbursement are being paid off by NNPC and therefore will not be considered for APL;

2. When someone accused one presidentially connected guy here of taking the place of one highly qualified guy from Edo on APL list, and

3. When someone claimed that the recruitment have been cancelled.


Sometimes, I just feel like leaving this thread but something keeps telling me to hold on. APL is near!









When APL finally show, some people will bow their head in shame.

LET'S ALWAYS HOPE FOR THE BEST

NosaJBourne:
Unemployed and underemployed

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NosaJBourne:
Let me to write something home about the crowd: They invited the whole unemployed youths in Nigeria for the exercise

A nairalander was cursing whoever set those questions and also instructed no calculator should be used

Local man cannot can anymore

I doubt everyone who wrote the test were unemployed?

Finally custom thread is lively. Journey mercies and success to all nairalanders

cocococo:
My people, like I said, let’s just forget about this NNPC stuff. I feel sad to say this, but the fact is that everyday, it is becoming clearer the exercise is a scam. It may have started as a genuine recruitment, but that is now long over. The recruitment is a scam. No APL this month and, and my instincts tell me, for several months to come. Our major priority right now should should be how to repair Nigeria for our children, beginning from infiltrating political parties to showing more interests in politics so that the bad eggs don’t end up ruling over us, the intellectuals. Once the government of any country is good, every other aspect will be better. Those clamouring for twitter callout of NNPC, it may be cool for us the lucky candidates who have progressed thus far, but I see such motivation as a bit selfish because the recruitment only concerns us. If some of us did not get to the interview stage, I don’t think such people would be fighting the course on twitter for the people who got to the interview stage. So, let’s think more than NNPC. Let’s think of Nigeria as a whole. There is a deep-rooted fundamental problem in this country. Channel any energy you have into repairing Nigeria, first and foremost via politics. This enthusiasm to change Nigeria should for our children like I said. For our present generation, there is no hope.

Well said, apart from the bolded though

HOW I SPENT MY HOLIDAYS AND MY GOALS FOR 2020

A quote from Elbert Hubbard, a seasoned artist, salesman and philosopher aptly captures my holiday experience. "No man needs a holiday so much as the man who just had one." How I wish everyday was a holiday! This is because each holiday affords me not only the opportunity to spend quality time with friends, family and acquaintances, but also an avenue to take good care of myself and ultimately plan for the future, especially the long anticipated New Year.

As a sharp job seeker new to the labour market, I'd embarked on getting certified in specific employability skills, hence my holiday started immediately after graduating from a renowned graduate finishing academy here in Nigeria. Having relocated to my aunt's place due to its proximity to industries so I could seamlessly apply for jobs as well as escape most nitty-gritties of Lagos traffic, the thought of having a holiday became almost inevitable.

I am going to give an account on how I spent my holidays and state clearly my goals for the New Year. By the way, my holiday was splendid and unique since I spent a lot of time with loved ones and had an adventurous experience at a semi-regimented camp.

On the first Saturday of December, 2019 I paid a surprise visit to my family house located around the outskirts of Lagos, where I began my holiday. It had been a long time since I visited, so at the cool of the evening I arrived home like a thief in the night. My brother and dad weren't expecting any visitor at that time; they had no choice but to welcome me anyway. But this was not done without a stern admonition to always inform them before visiting next time, I sheepishly obliged.

Interestingly, my family house, fondly called a farm-house because of my dad's preference for farming. Thus, fruits and vegetables were always at my beck and call. I can never forget the moment I almost gobbled up a full bunch of bananas. It was so succulent and filling.

I've always admired my dad whenever he works on the farm. Though in his seventies, he still exudes the strength of a youth. Since I was around, I had to lend a helping hand; I didn't find this easy as I was still a novice farmer. Nevertheless, "if my father could do it at his age I too should be able to do it", I thought. I singlehandedly harvested some crops (yams, bananas, plantains and vegetables) which we sold to various calibre of customers. How weary I was after the day's work, that I imagined how farmers generally coped with their faming routine, especially those without modernised farming equipment and technology.

Above all, my stay became much more interesting when my elder brother who had migrated abroad (in search of greener pastures) for over twelve years put a call through to my dad and announced his arrival to Nigeria. For a moment my joy knew no bound, I was so startled that I started counting my chicks before they are hatched. I dreamt about spending foreign currency to upgrade my status after all this years of economic hardship. Little did I know that reverse was the case. When he eventually arrived, after exchanging pleasantries coupled with further enquiry, he briefly narrated his ordeal, it then dawned on me that travelling abroad do not necessarily guarantee success and wealth, therefore we could only but thank God for preserving his life and bringing him back from Europe safe and sound in spite of the turbulence he encountered.

Suddenly, my stay at my family house came to a climax when I received a short text message that could shape my career for good. On this fateful day, it was past twelve noon already when the rapturous beep from my phone announced the arrival of NDLEA aptitude test scheduled for the first day of the forth coming week at a popular examination centre which was a stone throw from my aunt's residence. Without further ado, I quickly browsed through Nairaland to source for more information and past questions; I packed my belongings and journeyed back to my aunt's residence where I did my final preparation. Getting to the venue for the test, it was like a "mini-reunion". I came in contact with old friends and former colleagues who were also competing for the job. Most importantly, I met a couple of new friends who in their selflessness shared various ideas and hints which increased my confidence for the overrated test. As a matter of fact the crowd was nothing to write home about. Notwithstanding, I was able to attempt all questions within the stipulated time even though some of the questions were daunting in nature and "only a genius would be able to answer them correctly within the short period of time given", I reasoned.

Not long after, I spent the latter part of my holidays at a camp. It was December and a fast rising Pentecostal Church in Nigeria was organising a retreat. I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea camping for five days as long as it was for a worthy cause. Most notably was the fact that I'd been an active member of the church at my current location, thus getting enlisted into the camp's workforce wasn't as difficult as envisaged. I was privileged to make a choice on what section of work to join at the camp. Once again as a sharp guy who doesn't joke with his appetite, I swiftly chose the food server's section with immediate alacrity before the number of slots available get exhausted (I cannot come and dull myself). Although serving was fraught with its peculiar challenges, it however guaranteed me sumptuous delicacies all through and gave me access to many facilities that ordinarily would have been impossible.

In fact, not only did I serve tables at the camp, I was also drafted as a teacher during the youth Bible study session which occurred forty minutes each day. At first I demurred, but then finally agreed to teach. It was my debut as a Bible study teacher at a camp, so one may feel that I would be a little anxious, however I was unperturbed, "since teaching had always been my hobby, this shouldn't be a big deal", I reasoned again. Of the three times I taught the first seemed to be the most complicated. It all started when the hall was partitioned into different classes. To my utter astonishment, I was allocated to a class which comprised of girls only. After observing my audience, without wasting time the moderator gave permission to start (as if he wanted me to be caught off guard), so I was unable to request for a change of class. I then began to demystify the subject matter in an interactive manner, while I simultaneously perused through my audience, alas, the irresistible tempter surfaced: I sighted a particular good looking girl staring enticingly towards my direction. Indeed, I was almost beguiled by her charming beauty. Fortunately, I didn't shoot any shot. Perhaps I didn't want my case to be a replica of the ordeal of Samson with Delilah. Nevertheless, everything went as planned. And on New Year's Eve, the thunderous voice of the senior pastor who uttered prophetic declarations ushered me into the New Year.

On account of my goals for 2020, my holiday period gave me the best opportunity to take stock of my life and plan for a better future. Hence, my main goal for 2020 is simply to massively improve upon myself in virtually all areas of my life as well as impact the lives of others positively. This I intend to achieve by:
1. Spending quality time in God's presence and pleasing Him;
2. Exercising daily so as to stay healthy and become stronger as I grow older;
3. Getting my dream job by following up on all pending job applications, networking, acquiring more skills and certifications where necessary and applying for more jobs;
4. Starting a side hustle in photography by volunteering as an intern in order to gather more experience and exposure;
5. Working towards furthering my education abroad;
6. Helping people as much as possible in my own little way, and
7. Finding a compatible help meet so as to settle down in the coming year(s).

Overall, there wasn't any dull moment. Even though it wasn't as exhilarating as skydiving or taking a tour to see the wonders of the world, I enjoyed every bit of my holidays. As a result, unlike previous years I've been able to start the year 2020 on an all time high, leaving my comfort zone and without mincing words, I'm on track to achieving my goals for the year.

Written from a photo studio where I'm currently undergoing an internship programme in photography.

Happy New Year friends. What we could not achieve last year, may we achieve them this year speedily and successfully in Jesus name. Amen.
2020 represents 100% vision and success. All the wonderful things of 2020 will not elude us by the special grace of God.

Happy New Year in advance people. 2020 is blessed for each and everyone of us.

Perhaps, when they employ us, great profits will show.

Obascoetubi:
can i still apply?

Application was done around August. The application portal has been closed since.

ginababy:
How do I confirm this plz.

Check the thread below:

https://www.nairaland.com/5346862/ndlea-recruitment-2019-how-apply/66

NDLEA has shortlisted candidates for aptitude test...
Hopefully Custom is next

kluivertngong:
How Much Do You Need?

Like seriously,
#120,000 would buy me a UK used Nikon D3300 camera for a start.
Any amount my helper can give would be eternally appreciated.

I need a camera to kick start a career in photography

Great relief from a great bank. Now we can prepare for first quarter in 2020- a great year.

I pray no life should be lost. Almighty God help my country in Jesus name.

End time is here...






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Ignorant herdsmen. Oh God help my country.








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Creativity meets entertainment



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CV is very important for a job seeker.



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we have come to the climax of NNPC recruitment...
Anything can happen as from now onwards

hmmn

Saimeritus:
Tomorrow or next week Wednesday.

let this date be correct bro, so you don't dent your integrity

Topzylaw:
Their mistake. News updated on 16th Nov., 2019. Even NNPC is fallible nah

I see

Topzylaw:
The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), an Upstream Subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has disowned a recruitment exercise being orchestrated by miscreants employing text messages, social media platforms and forged letterheads to achieve their nefarious aim, a release today in Abuja by the NNPC Acting Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr. Samson Makoji, said.

The statement warned unsuspecting members of the public to be wary of the activities of the fraudsters, saying recruitment exercise was the prerogative of the NNPC Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.

It explained that members of the public should note that NNPC would always advertise vacant positions at appropriate times, advising that applicants should be properly guided.

‘’Anyone contacted for the purpose of the purported recruitment other than through advertisement duly placed by the corporation in national newspapers should not hesitate to report such invitations to the relevant law enforcement agencies,’’ the statement said.

Samson Makoji
Acting Group General Manager
Group Public Affairs Division,
NNPC, Abuja.
16th November, 2018.

why is the date 2018?

Let all repent for the kingdom of God is at hand

something good is about to happen

How glad we will be when Appointment Letter finally come