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tayoTFC: @jt2010 am is sapele office now
Sir T,
Are you in PH?

Sir T,

From [b]Bariga to Port harcourt, [/b]I guess you can code my name now. Ni

tayoTFC: hi, people, my uk visa will expire January, i want to renew it, also i will like to apply for my wife and kids too.do i need to fill a separate form for my wife and kids? or i will used one form and indicate they are traveling with me and submitted it together with my passport and document.
i have relevant document for my wife and kids as well as my own document together with my sister letter of invitation and document.
pls i need an urgent replay as i plan to submit the document by January ending.

Sir T,
Are you in PH?

CNN80: I just need an outline of the report and the kind of info expected. And I am not a member of NSE.

Then i really don't know what you want then because you need to be registered with NSE before you can be register with COREN even if the registration is for a business name. If you can provide a little bit detail, then i can help provide something useful to you as requested.

jjman2322: Wow so much attack..lol

First of all, I've traveled a lot.. Secondly, i dont tell anyone im rich, but they know within 5mins because of my car/house/etc.. im not bragging, just saying its hard to pretend you're not rich when you have a police escort because your parents wont let you go anywhere without one... because they dont want to pay any kidnap ransom..

third im not saying the girls are not CUTE, they are beautiful, im just not attracted to them.. ive tried... but they just dont do it for me... Right now im abroad and i cant stop staring at the girls i've missed these past months... I'll be in enugu soon though..

Fourth, millions of nigerians are abroad, thats not what im saying.. who cares about america.. but all im saying is i dont have a nigerian accent even if i tried.. its getting better now since im throwing in some of the little broken english i know into conversations... also i do look/dress different.. no way to explain it until you see, but when i go out i get a lot of looks.. that i dont want...

i try to blend in as much as i can, but the "FRIENDS" i have here i always have to pay for everything if i wanna go out with them.. for example not too long ago we went to a point and kill joint. i was there with like 8ppl, had tons of meat, beer, etc.. bill came out to like N60k+, of course i had to pay, since these guys/girls dont have much money..

same scenario when i go clubbing.. i gotta buy em all drinks since i have more than the guys i go out with..... i duno what else to do..

i left usa cuz parents needed me here..

To start with, your car/house/etc.. don't go inside bars with you or the bars you visited, na tricycle the other people bring come there .... anyway guy-man, my only advise to you if your parent insist that you much go everywhere with a police escort, tell your parent that such police escort must dress in plain cloth if you are going out on social outing!!!

CNN80: Hello,
I am trying to register with COREN and I need to write a technical report. Can anybody provide a sample of the report? I'm not sure where to start.
Thanks

Can you give more detail into what you really need. And also are you a registered member of NSE before now.

Joagbaje: Before this thread came out. I have said it several times that a pastor is only a steward . No real man of God will use church money to buy plane and so on. Im glad he confirm this . We commit a lot of sin by assumptions . Many Christians have a lot to be judged by God for all the lies we have peddled against ministers .

I'm aware Oyedele has oil rig which he received as gift . Apart from other doors of wealth open to him. Can we just think for a moment "what if I'm wrong " we have spread false information without fact . Those who say he use church money, where did they get the fact from. Did they investigate to know he used church money.

It is believed that among every 12 people there will be a judas or a disloyal fellow . So no matter the degree of what you refer to as blind followership , if its true that the man of God lied there will still be a disgruntled or disloyal person inside who will seize opportunity like this to destroy him by exposing him.

If the man say he didn't use church money. We should take his word for it. Any one with contrary opinion should prove it.

Lastly , saying the man of God should disclose where he got his money from doesn'take sense. He doesn't owe anybody such information. Either it's from bank or foreign partners and investors , it's not anyone's business.

Let's not forget Satan has not stopped his work as accuser of the brethren. He also labelled Jesus as a dupe .

John 7:12
And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.

If this your statement "I'm aware Oyedele has oil rig which he received as gift" is correct, then i guess the pastor need to spent some time in EFCC's cell.

[quote author=][b]Very lengthy résumé:[color=#990000][/color] nobody has the time for that. If you can’t summarise all your experiences into 2 pages, it shows how unstable you could be. Truth is; the longer the résumé, the more diversified it gets and the more likely you go out of context. Get a professional résumé expert to help you.
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).[/quote], you post is spot on except this Very Lengthy Resume.. For an engineering in an oil and gas industry, a resume of 2 pages shows u lack quality experience because you are expected to list in your resume all projects and activities you have done during the course of your job.

jjman2322: yah they are.. ill say it like this:

Out of 10 girls i've met, 7 want to marry me, 1 or 2 want a black berry, and the other is dull..

And im not attracted to any of them. I meet a lot of girls here.. they come up to me or ask their friends about me, etc, because I look/sound different.

OP, You sound like someone that place too much emphasis/importance on his ego and himself!!! No girl is putting a gun on ur head to date u , if you don't want them, please move on and allow some sharp guys some space to catch the fun.... if Enugu is not the LA you want, please go back to where-ever you come from and no need talking down on everything naija "Enugu" just to boost ur ego as someone that have live all his life in USA... Abi is USA street built with gold.... abeg comot for road jor

Achukwunet all the way for me....

charlysblink: it was @ Lagos i submitted

Was the renew visa written issued in Lagos or Abuja I just want to confirm if renewal of visa is been handle in Lagos if you submitted in Lagos compare to first time applicants whom applications is been forwarded for processing and issuing in Abuja even if you submitted in Lagos VFS Centre.

charlysblink: After 12 workings days , i just got my 2 years renew visa . thanks to you all ...

Bros, Sorry to ask you this question, is your renewal 2-year visa issued in Lagos or Abuja

Dereformer: Whatever OBJ does, note that SE, SS, MB will give GEJ 100% vote. All GEJ need do is to begin massive development of these areas b/4 2015. Repair all the federal roads in the MB,and SE and of course not forgetting the 2nd niger bridge.

Mark my words OBJ will fail like a pack of cards in 2015 the same way that Aninih did in Edo state loosing even in his village.

Bros, you are new in Nigeria political history.... Both SE & SS count for less than 15% of Nigeria total vote and both SE & SS cannot even give GEJ 100% of their vote.... because all what other needs to do is pick a Notable VP person from either of the region and the vote is splits between the North and GEJ... mind you.... SW, MD and North count for close to 85% of total Votes of Nigeria.

Da Mayor: It was meant to be a pleasant trip back home after a while abroad. As with everyone in my shoes I was quite excited, especially after all I’d heard (I emphasize ‘heard’) about gallant strides made by Mr. Goodluck Jonathan (representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria) and Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (representing Lagos State Government). And so I got on a plane, destination Nigeria, all smiles on my face. Well, I didn’t have to leave Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) before those smiles began to whither. T

The baggage arrival hall of the MMIA can best be described as ‘hell fire’ preparatory room. With the intense heat in that hall, it is amazing no one ever faints on arrival. However, I must commend the customs and NDLEA people for sparing my luggage the usual pretense search in hope for a ‘settlement’ (though I noticed them staring in my direction, but I guess after the grueling torture I had endured at the immigrations/ baggage hall, my face didn’t encourage such).

Coming out of the airport, it was business as usual. Cars parked in places clearly marked ‘NO PARKING’. Shamefully, even ‘oyibo’ knew the routine of greasing the hands of the police officers tasked with enforcing the NO Parking policy, blatantly causing untold hardship to law abiding motorists who make use of the designated car park. This was obviously not a good sign giving the ‘touted’ ongoing police reforms. I must state at this point, it is a huge joke if those in government believe that structure can become a ‘Hub’ for the sub region given its dilapidated state, and its lack of basic amenities and services found in major international airports worldwide. Anyway, I was not going to allow this little setback mould my opinion of the government, even though these lapses gave me reason enough to do so.

The ride out of the airport was heart breaking. The government’s media propaganda began to fall apart before my very eyes on day one. A road meant to be the pride and joy of the nation was its shame and disgrace. It was Littered with countless pot-holes, and commercial vehicles operating with reckless abandon under the watchful eyes (blessing) of law enforcement agents. It’s a literal case of spreading our dirty laundry in public view. I believe charity begins at home, and you cannot be talking about foreign investors when you cannot guarantee basic social amenities.

Veering off into state roads, I began to wonder what all the praise singing was all about. Had Lagosians been so intimidated into singing state government praise songs? I was, and am still yet to point my finger on one genuine people oriented policy of this administration. Few weeks into my vacation, I developed a good mind to pack up and return to my adopted home, with a genuine aim to convert it to a permanent one. Sadly, for the same reason which has kept many of our best and brightest brains in foreign lands.

Lagosians can best be described as a people under siege by the Action Congress of Nigeria ACN (popularly called Asiwaju Company of Nigeria) government. Daily living in fear of being ‘Caught’ by state empowered agents (even though some could best be described as thugs) for just going about their business. “Oga we catch you dey do this”, “Madam we catch you dey do that”. One day Lagosians will begin to get caught for just walking the streets (don’t think it’s a ludicrous suggestion, as we are gradually being caged in the name of toll gates). The new state traffic law which can best be described as draconian serves to further oppress the people, leaving us at the mercy of LASTMA, KAI, and the many uniforms I couldn’t keep track of. With clauses like jail term for first time traffic offenses, while corrupt public officials get a pat on the back for embezzlement, it’s easy to imagine the caliber of people in leadership.

Before you take me for a PDP hired gun, the only reason the Lagos state government is at the receiving end is because I’m a citizen by birth and naturalization hence am well within my rights to express my candid opinion. Let me cease this opportunity to commend the Lagos state government on the environmental beautification taking place. However if we are to seriously consider the facts, we will realize that the government has not been sincere. How can a reasonable government lease/sell the serene water view (which should be public space) of Ozumba Mbadiwe to cronies for purpose of building hotels, and relegate Lagosians to under bridge parks in the middle of nowhere. Lagosians cannot even walk public beaches in their country without paying exorbitant fee. What freebie do we actually receive from the government? I have been fortunate to travel and live in a few West African and European countries, and have never paid to walk a beach. That’s a story for another day.

Nigerians have to be one of the easiest set to govern. Just throw in a pacifier every once in a while to calm their nerves. Come to think of it, there’s nothing wrong with pacifying the people. However our government’s idea of a pacifier isn’t tax breaks or policy change that impacts positively on the ordinary man, rather its increasing fuel prices to divert attention from subsidy probes, or threatening to introduce five thousand (5000) naira notes to take away attention from pressing issues such as corruption, embezzlement, bad governance etc. Basically, introducing punitive measures for daring to question them. This is a tried and tested weapon employed by the Nigerian government and seems to work all the time. Our only form of leadership is turning a blind eye to everything provided it doesn’t affect their (Politicians) businesses or interests.

Governments around the world carry out reforms, but our idea of reforms is introducing policies to breed new monsters which facilitate corruption. How else do you explain the many parastatals and commissions littered around states, and most notoriously the federal capital territory, sometimes with incoherent functions? All equipped with Chairman, director et al. occupying gigantic buildings which have to be serviced and maintained.

It is a common sight to see staff of these ‘monsters’ at home on working weekdays, or attending to their own private businesses while waiting for ‘allocation’ to arrive. The Chairmen of these commissions are mostly nothing but ‘government boys’ who have been compensated for loyalty to the ruling party.

I couldn’t help but listen to the modus operandi of one of such commissions (NDDC) as highlighted by the governor of Akwa-Ibom state (Godswill Akpabio) during the just concluded silver jubilee celebration of the state, broadcast live on satellite television, as he opened a can of worms by giving a detailed description of how deep corruption is entrenched in the commission with respect to contract allocation and performance. Till this day, I am not aware of any investigation launched by the various anti corruption agencies concerning his allegations.

The people of Lagos state, and indeed Nigerians have been so consumed by their daily struggles that they seem to have lost their sense of humanity. How else do you explain senseless hatred road users exhibit towards each other daily? Policemen incarcerating innocent citizens because he/she refused to part with a bribe? Security men at fast food joints and banks incessantly requesting a tip for ushering you in? And the cold blooded murder by the Aluu clan, of four students of the University of Port Harcourt, which has become known as the Alu 4 (one of many murders we as a nation must surely account for)? As we can see, these are pure cases of the ordinary man’s inhumanity to his kind. What has become of the mantra “do unto others as you would have others do unto you?” I believe the change we seek starts with me and you. The way we treat our fellow citizens on the streets, our colleagues at work place, etc, does go a long way in shaping society.

I dare say that Nigerians deserve the government we get. Majority of which are beneficiaries of the corrupt system, either directly or indirectly. Inwardly endorsing the corrupt ways as it puts food on the table, and outwardly condemning it. Little wonder people cannot protest when three expensive toll gates are put on their 46km stretch daily route. Or when I have to pay money to park at the airport and the roads in the car park serves only to damage my car. Or when touts (also known as area boys, however I choose to use the term criminals) extort Nigerians daily, and return a large chunk of their loot to their government god fathers.

Oh!! I weep for my people. In the words of Genghis Khan, “I (punitive leaders) am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you”. I am inclined to believe this is the situation we find ourselves.

In summary, a vast majority of our leaders are wicked. Fitting the biblical description of Satan. Coming only to steal, kill and destroy (all of which have been done to our beloved country). It would be a sad thing, and an injustice indeed to go through this man made hell here in Nigeria and end up in hell fire with this caliber of leaders. I am convinced the hottest part of hell awaits such people.

People who divert money meant to alleviate suffering of the poor and convert it to personal use. People who channel free drugs donated by foreign governments meant to support HIV patients, and sell them at exorbitant prices to the sick and afflicted. People who drive their exotic cars (and private jets as seems to be the norm) bought with ill-gotten wealth in the midst of abject poverty, and foolishly drive them on roads/ airports they have neglected. People who allocate phony road contracts knowing nothing will be done only to embezzle money. People who refuse to implement meaningful policy for fear of their loot source being cut off.

To such I ask; what has become of your conscience? How can you take a dump where you sleep/eat!!!!! As much as the white man promotes corruption abroad (so we claim), he can never bring it home as that’s where he will retire. That’s the home of his wife and kids. For our leaders, it’s the opposite.

Nigeria indeed is a land of opportunity. I know a man who was worth twenty naira in year 1999, and today is one of the world’s richest men. I know few others who run major corporations without any history of a start up. There has to be something about these types of opportunity. Opportunities that don’t follow the laws of nature. I leave you to guess what has fuelled these ‘all of a sudden’ success stories. Little wonder the youth are no longer interested in a formal education, as they have figured out the formula to instant success.

I have taken time to read biographies of success stories worldwide, and found that they have one thing in common, ‘History’. Men and women who started from humble beginnings, working hard to grow businesses into major corporations. I compare with my Nigerian entrepreneurs and what I see is instant success stories with no history. Probing further, you find that the chairman or directors consist of ‘former governor’, ‘former minister’, ‘former government official’, etc. Indeed our anticorruption agencies have their work cut out.

The rate, magnitude, and impunity at which corruption is perpetuated in Nigeria is second to none. Mildly put, if we were in a marathon, Nigeria can afford to take a whole day rest without fear of being sighted. Hence it is quite laughable and insulting when Mr. President tells Nigerians and the world that our war against corruption is second only to the United States (still laughing as I type this). Let’s take a basic case that affects us all. I heard the National Electrical Regulatory (NERC) boss publicly state that the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) service charge is illegal. However, Nigerians are still mandated to pay this absurd bill. It is not rocket science to figure that some ‘oga’ is benefiting from this charge, hence the inability of government and its regulatory agencies to curb this extortion.

What has become of our power probes? Petroleum subsidy probes? And other such spectacles as I choose to call them?

Despite all these short comings, deep down in the heart of most Nigerians in Diaspora, there is a strong desire to return home. To be around friends and loved ones. To not be bothered by freakish weather, extreme boredom, racism, and all the ‘abroad inconveniences’. That is why we follow developments back home with keen interest. Hoping to hear news that will encourage our desire to return home. Unfortunately, everyday outdoes the previous with respect to bad and absurd news. Boko haram trying to outdo MEND, Aluu clan trying to outdo boko haram, corruption trying to employ more people, ‘million man armed robbery gang’ terrorizing a state, state finance ministry broken into and all files and backups carted away while the police argued which post had jurisdiction to respond, petrol subsidy saga still playing out while culprits are still handed fresh allocations, fuel scarcity becoming a normal way of life, Pastor competing with business men, the list goes on. Is it too much to ask for a better life?

Ours is a peculiar case that defies logic. There is a complete feeling of hopelessness among the youth in the midst of opportunity, lack in the midst of plenty, and thirst in the midst of the rivers. If this isn’t a curse/ punishment, then I have never seen one. My pen has ceased to write as it weeps for my country men and women.

Indeed, only God can save from such mess!!

OP,

If you claim Lagos government is not working, I will plead with you to go to other states in Nigeria like Rivers, Delta and Kogi to see the different.... thereafter you can come back to tell me if your view of Lagos still hold. Thus i must say your position on Lagos is base on your experience Abroad but bros...

Billyonaire: WE SHALL SEE!!! But remember, I said it before and I am saying it again. The man called GEJ, hasnt lost a single election before, his successes has been natural miracles. LOL

Mr. 1 million vote, your Lord GEJ has only stand to be elected only once, the rest him na handbag to other people ... Prove me wrong by stating any other election that he has ever stand to be elected in its own capacity except 2011.

CohenJane: Which one do you want him to quote before? or what's his business with private school? Is it government that should be funding private school again?

i think your post is meant for Afam and not me

afam4eva: I asked you if the pass rate applies to public or private schools but you kept mute. If it was the public schools that recorded this mile stone i would have probably kept mute. You can't use all the schools in lagos to rate Fashola highly. It's stealing like i said. How exactly does Fashola influence private schools in astronomical proportions.

What make you think Fashola has the pass rate for private schools in Lagos.. Lagos statement government is not WAEC or NECO!!! So as a public officer, i strongly believe the pass rate Fashola quote is for public school...

afam4eva: We're talking of human development, don't forget about that. I think i've provided you with enough proof but you're yet to give me evidence that fashola has done well educationally in Lagos state. Pls don't mention that 500% pass rate thingy. It's making the fashola's administration look like a thief who converts the achievement of others as his own. That's assuming that that statistics is accurate.

Afam, i cannot remember or locate any of your statements that support this assertion that Amaechi is developing the human development of rivers people... there only statement that i can remember from you is below in bold

"So, it's the primary and secondary school people that Amaechi is empowering that will now take over the economic manpower of the state at the kindergarten stage? SMH"

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afam4eva: Let's not be carried away from the reason why we're arguing in the first place except you did not follow my argument from earlier pages. We're talking of human development. This is the area where i think the Fsshola government have failed woefully. I think Fashola has done above average in other sectors but not without destroying lives in the process.

Okay... Afam as you want... please enlighten us on the progress of Amaechi in this area... because both Amaechi and Fashola are two term governors.. so we can easily access their individual achievement in this area Human development....

afam4eva: You've still not answered my question. pls address it since you know everything about what the Lagos government is doing and what they're not doing.

He who come to Equity must come with clean hands, please provide us the achievement of any of the two governors you claim are better than Fashola to us... to me focus more on Amaechi....

afam4eva: I won't question the statistics as i don't know much about the pass rates in WAEC. I'm giving Fashola the benefit of the doubt by asking his crusaders how and what he did to increase the pass rate to a whopping 500%(if true). So, if i read for my exams and in pass, fashola will take the credit.

Bros, can you provide the Pass rates for Rivers state as you claim that Amaechi is doing far better than Fashola in this regard!!!

afam4eva: @Shymmex
You make me laugh. So, Fashola nis now responsible for people's pass rate? I guess he was also responsible for me passing WAEC too.

What Fashola is doing is call Data Mining and anlysis .... Base on his administration policy on Education... he is now attributing the improve results of the student on their policy... or what did you think contribute to the improve recorded...

Afam, I will have align with you if you have query the statistic figure Fashola provided but trying to claim that the administration education policy is not response for the improvement is totally shows your hatred for anything Yoruba "SW".

afam4eva: A FREE educational programme is a people oriented project but i be against it being only for indigenes especially if the indigenes are not the ones paying the tax of the state. Mind you Rochas said the FREE educational scheme is for those who live in Imo state and not just for the indigenes.

Maybe Rivers should have done more but i will still rate them higher than Lagos state as far as investment in education is concerned.

Who dash you "Fashola Critic". I've never seen you criticizing Fashola on NL not to talk of being one of his biggest critic.

Afam, you are just been unnecessary narrow minded... investing in infrastructural amenities like clean and mega skool is not the same as investing in quality of what is taught in those skool... building itself does not empower the student but teaching does!!! You may be brought up in a mega-house , that building will not improve your knowledge or empower you but what matter majorly is the quality of knowledge that was pass on to you from such skool whether na mega skool or even if na under the tree skool....

afam4eva: You're right, i'll critique it for the bolded. You can't eat your cake and still have it.

Isn't it common knowledge that Rochas declared free education up to university level? Why are yous till asking me about Rochas. As for Amaechi, i've seen the primary and secondary schools that he invested and i think that he has invested in his people. Thoug more still needs to be done. As for Fashola, he has failed woefully in this regard as he's not even done as much as Amaechi in this regard despite the fact that he has more money when compared to Rivers and Imo state. Tinubu even achieved more in education when he was governor of Lagos state. I remember the Millenium schools that he built throughout lagos state.

Bros quit hating.... redesigning and building of mega primary and secondary school does not automatically translate to investment in the manpower of the state but a merely fact of developing the infrastructure need of the state... my simple question to you... are those mega primary or secondary school you are referring new or has been in existence before?

afam4eva: So, it's the primary and secondary school people that Amaechi is empowering that will now take over the economic manpower of the state at the kindergarten stage? SMH

Then why are you comparing Amaechi and Fashola in the first place when you clearly know that the Amaechi you are praising is not doing anything better than Fashola with regards to investing in manpower or you just think because Amaechi built beautiful, mega-modern primary and secondary skool so that automatically translate to investing in the native people of the state. In contrast to your statement, those mega primary and secondary skool that was redesigned and built by Amaechi even reduce the numbers of student because the governor seem to be more concern about the eye-catching facilities of the skool (thus not bad) than the quality of educations and numbers of student to enjoy the facilities.

afam4eva: So, what has Igbos and Yorubas driving the economy of PH got to do with the topic of discourse?

It has to do with the topic discourse because if as you claim that the rivers state governor has invested so much into the native of the state, why will the yoruba/igbo dominate the key economics manpower of the state. As you claim, Investing in the native people of the state means empowering such people to take-up almost all the key manpower needs of the state base on their skill and knowledge and not by community slots.

afam4eva: A governor like Rochas and Amaechi have done well in investing in people from their states. Amaechi has built world class educational facilties with one of the best facilities you can think of. Rochas launched a FREE educational program from primary school level to the university level. Some people say it's not sustenable but as it stands, the program is still on and until it goes to the backdoor, we have to give the program the benefit of the doubt. These two governors have invested heavily in the education of their people.

I rate Fashola very high in enforcement of laws but when it comes to investing in Lagos rather than de-investing in the,, i'll rate him low.

Bros, you statement above to me is made out of your hatred for the yoruba people or south west... I live and work in port harcourt, so you claiming Amaechi has invested in the people from their states is a total lies from the sky.... majority of the people that hold the key position that drive economic of rivers states are largely people from other states "mostly the yoruba and the Igbo" while the majority of the native of rivers state work in government agancy, house agents and LOC for their communities.

PapaBrowne: How much do tithes and offerings contribute to a church really. Its very meagre. Pastor Ayo has just one church no branches per say and its based in Warri. It has maybe like maximum of 20,000 members. Half that population would be children. Another half would be jobless stay at home moms with no salary whatsoever. Add that to the numerous graduates without jobs. You might end up with 5000 tithe paying members.

In a country with GDP of $2500 per annum, a 10% tithe would equate to $250. Multiply that by 5,000 tithe paying members and you end up with a maximum of $1.25 Million in a year. Now can this figure you a freaking jet. Na it would take you at least 10 years of doing nothing else to buy a jet.

Truth is these guys get more money from books,gifts and speaking engagements than they will ever get from church offerings and tithes. I have seen small time pastors who recieve brand new car gifts from members. My friends father is a pastor of a 1000 member church. One of his members built him a house. So I dont see why its impossible for church members to buy a jet for their leader.


I believe though that the church is no doing enough in terms of charity. Much of what we have as hospitals and schools are remnants from the missionaries of yesteryear. If today's church does the same, the story would be absolutely different.

In one word, you are claiming the church members are mostly poor and in other word, few members are so rich that they can comfortably buy just one person "their pastor" a Private jet worth over $40 million dollars in the midst of thousand of jobless youths and you think that sound right and wise abi….

naijaspeak: [b][color=#000000] Because of our relaxed immigration policies created by corruption, poor leadership and lack of visionary leaders in government, Nigeria is a dumping ground for so many foreigners which find the country as an easy haven they can get what they want at the expense of the suffering unemployed Nigerian graduates. You can find the lebanese, chinese, indians, korean, and so many west african citizens.

However, on the sharp contrast Nigerian are been deported from various countries across the globe. Nigeria is among the group of counties that are excluded from the relaxed visa opportunities some countries national enjoy.

Only in Nigeria, we can find some foreigner working as expatriate in positions there are qualified Nigerian. If you investigate properly, you will discover that these expatriate are engaged on jobs so many Nigerians are qualified to do even much more better.

These company because of their quest and desire to have foreigner among their workforce organize fictitious interview and make the federal government to believe that no Nigerian possess the experience and qualification to do the job hence they are bringing a foreigner. it is all false and lies, Nigerian hold better qualification and experience than the expatriate. Meanwhile if they employ a Nigerian they will not even demand for the salary benefits that they are throwing at these chinese, lebanese, koreans etc. Most companies attract these foreign expatriate with juicy and elaborate salaries, fantastic housing, AC powered car,domestic helper and security personnel. An opportunity they feel reluctant to give to Nigerian.

Some companies even boast before the Nigerian media that they have foreigner among their workforce.What a shame! There are so many reasons for this and one reason can be attributed to the colonial mentality we have had all this years.

Meanwhile if a Nigerian goes abroad they can not find similar good job despite their qualification.They make do with menial job such as dish washing,cleaning and gabbage packing in europe and english teaching jobs in Thailand, Indonesia, China and Brazil

Some of these companies goes out of their way to bribe the Nigerian immigration official to enable them bring in foreigners to live and work here. And if you look at the qualification of these foreigner you will know that their qualification are not better off than that of the Nigerian.

The funny aspect of our national problem is that these company feel they are better off with a foreigner than a Nigerian professional. [/color][/b]

OP,
A major reason why so many companies especially oil and gas, construction companies choose to employ such useless expatriate into some positions that Nigeria as a country has many competence and qualified professional is due to government policy. What i mean is that for example, in the oil and gas industry, companies are mostly awarded contract base on CTR (Cost, Time and Resources) which is simply called Hourly rate. A Nigeria engineer with over 20 years experience hourly rate can be $49 while an Indian with 4 years experience hourly rate is mostly about &138. See the weekly calculation of what each will bring to your income in a week base on working on a project 8 hours per day and 5 days a week.

Hourly Rate Day Week Month (22days)
1)Nigeria Engineer $49 $392 $1,960 $8,642.00
2) TCN $138 $1104 $5,520 $24,288.00
So if you as a businessman and you have such options, which will you choose? Mind you, to get a Nigeria Engineer with close to 10 or 20 years work experience is not easily available and also does not come cheap... you may be looking at minimum of N650,000 monthly salary while an Indian expatriate with over 10 years experience is in the range of $5,000 to $12,000..... Till government work on this policy to encourage local resources, things will continue to be like that....

fatdon2: “I had to leave the banking industry when I married my colleague, because the human resource policy then did not allow spouses to work in the same office. I felt that my wife should stay behind while I as a man would look around for something to do. It wasn’t easy, because the job was not forthcoming as I thought. I attended a couple of interviews at different places, but I didn’t get what I was looking for./

From the above statement, it is very certain that the guy is jobless as at the time he apply for the job!!!! So your post heading is very misleading....ur post should have read... Ex-banker apply to be a Dangote Truck Driver)