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PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 7:39am On May 06, 2022
Jostoman:
oga forget this is the only strategy that those evil people can use to give IPOB bad name and to make them look bad in the eyes of southeast people and world. Why is it that anytime election is coming that you killing always rampant in southeast
That's another angel to the debate. Why always during election. The likes of anti-IPOBs always switch to pro sit at home folks during election period. The originator of these gory videos will start supporting sit at home during election. My question is why?
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 7:33am On May 06, 2022
Valkrie:
Which of the dss to arrest and question Udele/Oyigboupdate, the once in the game with him or the once outside the game?

The good thing there Is karma got the address of everybody...!!

We would all be hear to read about his own story and watch his own video too...!! This kind issue no dey ever tey to backfire...!!

Same people using him today would eventually be same people to sacrifice him and post his video via another channel to cover there track...!!
Karma simply means to "appeal to emotion". If those who sent him gets to him first, then we all have lost. That means someone with a useful Intel on the happenings in the south east have been wasted and we'll all be left in the dark once again. These cartel of killers will then continue in their heinous crime; this time around not in south east but other place. So, let's extract enough information from him, assure him of protection etc. Then, let the truth be known that's all I care for
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 7:24am On May 06, 2022
SenatePresdo:
How would you intend to know where it happened if the people that perpetrated this atrocity didn't say it in the video?

Ask Questions right ? Who would you ask where it happened since the killers didn't show their faces?

I hate myself for ever supporting those people.

They are saying Igbos in NA should resign, our politicians should first resign.

I will never have any reason to support illiterates again, a black man is very stupid, both the Military and the UGM.
Boko Haram kills, Boko Haram post video
ISWAP kills, ISWAP post video
Al Qaeda kills, Al Qaeda post video
Taliban kills, Taliban Post video
Hezbollah kill, Hezbollah make video

Then, Supposedly
IPOB kill, these your guys post video (both are not members nor affiliate members of IPOB)

Something isn't right. Men of intellectual standing demands answers. I appeal to you to join us and ask questions
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 7:11am On May 06, 2022
Tonyman55:
I have only one question to ask....

How can IPOB knowing fully that their leader is facing a terrorism case video this kind of stuff and post it in Internet knowing fully that the internet never forgets?

Do wearing a Biafran colour makes anyone IPOB knowing fully well that their enemies may plan something to pin them down?

What happens to the police Investigative Department are the telling us that the carried all the Investigation within 2hours?

How many people are traveling with the deceased couple, what are their conditions and if their are no one with them how do this people get to follow and recognized them?

Am not supporting IPOB nor Saying the are innocent but if we continue pointing fingers without the proper Investigation, definitely the real monsters maybe having a great feild day.

My advice is we should all leave sentiment and ethnic bigotry, let the Police carry out proper Investigation who knows if people who the officer have wronged did this, who knows maybe he have dealt with some syndicate and the have been tracking him down and now successfully bring him down, with just this talking and pictures you can't pin anyone down...
It will be only blaming and denials and everyone will forget about the issue without anyone paying for this evil act
May your days be long my good friend.

The big question remains who stands to profit from all these? The only person who stands to gain from a crime is a criminal, so, is it the FG, IPOB, the posters or who exactly?
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 7:08am On May 06, 2022
History555:
If there is proper investigations police should tell the public where it happened, on the way to imo is not a location. From kaduna to imo is thousands of km. Secondly why has the phone call not be traced, every call pings at a tower when its made. Why has the ip address of the person who released the video has not been traced. No investigations at all.
God bless and keep you
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 7:07am On May 06, 2022
uBuNiT:
We Igbos are wiser than you today. That killing wasn't in Igboland at all. Your DSS just saw that man as expendable and wasted him to frame IPOB.

Una don fail, fail and fail
To know this isn't difficult
1) where exactly were the bodies recovered?
2) where exactly was the call location at both ends (killer vs parents)?
3) whose sim card was used (sims are registered and linked these days)?
4) if the killers phone number was used when last did they buy airtime? where did they buy it?

All these information are readily available. I need to quench my curiosity
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 6:58am On May 06, 2022
History555:
Thank u for being among the few asking the right questions. If u go to the beginning of oyiboupdate threads u will see where he claimed a mosque was burnt in nnewi, he interviewed someone who claims a mosque was burnt. Strangely when challenged that a mosque is not in nnewi, he claims someone sent the news to him yet he was conducting interview with mosque worshippers.

Fast forward he has a video showing a police officer and 2 men being tortured, i challenged him why not send the video to police rather than posting it here on nairaland so that the person u claimed that sent you the video is arrested and questioned on the source of the video, he refused.

Even this current video, no media has It, check its not online until he posted it on his goggle drive. How did he get the video
Before Nigerians will get off their emotions, many most have died from these evil killers.

My question remains why always him? An individual having an Intel not even the DSS, CID, military and the entire Nigerian armed forces don't have. Still someone that knows this guy is walking freely without the armed forces inviting him for questioning. How? why? who is protecting him?

Do you know that these folks severally post videos prior to sit at home. How did he get there? What's his interest?

IPOB need to employ foreign detectives to unmask these folks if the Nigerian government don't want to do it
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 6:46am On May 06, 2022
nnamdi640:
Am suspecting a foul play here. How were they able to know that they are military and also stopping the exact car or bus. This is a planned work either by FG or politicians that want to advantage of the situation. Am sure the couple were lured to their death.
The issues is that Nigerians will view the videos and look for who to blame without asking the necessary questions. Let's remove emotions and think

Why always the poster, right from the days of Endsars protest, he had what the US will call "classified information". He isn't a government agent neither is he an IPOB member. So, why is he always with these videos? What's his interest? He doesn't mean well for Igbos, it's evident in his post (Endsars protest were he mocked obigbo women), he has childish attitude (posting mostly to taunt IPOB). Is he out on a vengeance? There are a whole lot of questions begging for an answer. Boko Haram videos and ISWAP videos always comes from Boko Haram and ISWAP. So, how come IPOB killing videos comes from him a non member of IPOB or is he an under cover agent secretly working for IPOB (IPOB decoy) media wing. Have anyone noticed most of his post is on Monday and during sit at home, so is IPOB using him as a scare monger? to enforce sit at home while they (IPOB) deny the killings
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 6:24am On May 06, 2022
Kpengla:
People are being murdered in savage ways yet all you rètards can talk about is propaganda...not one iota of humanity left inside your Ibo blood
To solve a crime, we must first understand the interest of the criminal.
1)What's the interest of IPOB in killing Igbos?
2) What's the interest of the posters of these videos in killing Igbos?
3) What's the interest of IPOB against the posters of these videos?
4) What's the interest of the posters of these videos against IPOB?
5) Who stands to gain from all these?
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 6:18am On May 06, 2022
paramakina202:
Whats your point that it didn't happen in Igboland but the killers were speaking Igbo while killing their sister her husband.Shame on you.
Sorry to ask.

How did they get these videos? Who records it?, why do these video recordings always sent to a particular folk?, what's the reason behind the choice of this particular folk (what's his interest?). Many viewing this post as guest (including foreigners) and some registered members are really interested in questioning these guys.

I took my time and went through this folks post on this forum, he certainly has issues with Igbos in general and IPOB in particular (citation: Endsars protect).

To solve this crime scene, we must first understand the reason behind the choice of these folks as the sole distributors of these gory videos

If we could solve this crime, we can as well prevent it from happening elsewhere
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Heading To Imo: Where They Were Killed by Paulheyman: 6:03am On May 06, 2022
Rollsnjaguar:
I have been saying it in my previous post that Udele1/Oyigboupdate have a group of armed men in Southeast doing the killings and posting the videos to him on their WhatsApp group.

That's why, he has boosted severally that he is well connected.

He has a WhatsApp group, he once shared screenshot on this platform before.

The issue is people are not asking the right questions.

If Nigerians really want to know the truth of killings in Southeast, why not let's start by questioning udele/oyigboupdate.

During the Obigbo massacre, he was same person posting killings of Igbos in cold blood and he was rejoicing about it.

The threads are here.

Nigerians should be asking investigative questions.

This udele/oyigboupdate has proven that he has direct connection with the people recording those videos at the scene of each of those Killings.

If he really wants DSS or government to find the killers, why is he not exposing the guys that are always on ground to record each scene and sent to his WhatsApp group.

And why is DSS or Police or Soldiers not questioning udele/Oyigboupdate on how he is getting the videos directly.

IPOB behead soldier couples and sent the videos to udele/Oyigboupdate to post on Nairaland.

DSS should start by squeezing udele/Oyigboupdate to lead them to the person who records the videos, then from there pick the rest of them.
This calls for investigation. We're too emotional about all these. Someone with an analytical mind should question the two folks you mentioned. I am really bothered about how they get these videos first hand. Many on this forum including those viewing as guest have asked similar question but no answers yet. I think IPOB should employ independent group of detectives to unravel these killings. Until then we'll all keep our fingers crossed. But my mind is made up already on the two you mentioned. I just need someone to prove me wrong.
EducationRe: Post Your Alma Mater And The Course You Studied by Paulheyman: 7:10pm On May 05, 2022
9zcollins:
Ebonyi State University.
Industrial Chemistry
No job since 2016 but no regret.....I go use my certificate to contest for my state house of assembly seat one day grin
Great chemist!!!
EducationRe: Post Your Alma Mater And The Course You Studied by Paulheyman: 7:06pm On May 05, 2022
BSc. Industrial chemistry - Ebonyi State University
MSc. Organic Chemistry - Nnamdi Azikiwe university
PhD Analytical Chemistry - Nnamdi Azikiwe university

Postdoc in view

Greatest Chemist!!!
Reaction!!!
EducationRe: Post Your Alma Mater And The Course You Studied by Paulheyman: 7:01pm On May 05, 2022
sampsun:
ATBU Bauchi.

Industrial Chemistry.
MSC Environmental Chemistry.

Poultry farming is what is keeping me going & just recently, i Ventured into paint production.
Great chemist!!!
EducationRe: An Undergraduate Needs Your Advice by Paulheyman: 9:26pm On May 02, 2022
If you're certain of MBBS admission then quit. Remember you can apply the knowledge of computer to solve many problems in agriculture. So, computer science is incorporated in all discipline including MBBS. So, if I were to be in your shoes I will rather finish my present degree, go for MSc, then a PhD and graduate at a very young age. These academic journey will entail the use of computers and acquiring computer based
skills that will help you create a niche where you fit into perfectly.

My story 1: As a young secondary school graduate, I had untold love for physics (nuclear physics), similarly, I had passion for computer science too but the universe chose chemistry for me, I understand Chemistry more than I do for physics but I don't really have that passion for it. I was offered admission to study industrial chemistry in the university, it wasn't really that fun to me coupled with some health challenges. I wanted to quit Chemistry for computer science in my second year but a friend dissuaded me, I am still grateful to him for that singular action. Fast forward to my MSc; everything changed, I met a supervisor who was so fanatic about Chemistry, boom! that flame of interest and love for chemistry was ignited. Then, during my PhD I applied the knowledge of computer (computational chemistry) in an attempt to solve my health challenges and it was really fun connecting back to my love for computer science. Presently, I am happy I didn't give up on chemistry. I am now working towards converting my passion into money, and it isn't easy I must confess.

My Story 2: A friend of mine, had strong passion for MBBS, he was at least 22years older than me as at then, he graduated with us, went back and did Anatomy for 3 years, then wrote another jamb. I am proud of him, he is a medical doctor today. To him Chemistry was very difficult.

My point: The key is passion. Can your passion sustain your interest in computer science or MBBS? Do you have a valid and workable plans to attain your goals?

Conclusion: The universe has a way of chosen us for specific task, it's now left for us to improve on those task and monitize them for financial benefits. The problem is that many can't make a living out of their calling/passion.

Stay blessed
EducationRe: Masters Degree In GEOGRAPHY by Paulheyman: 5:26am On Apr 29, 2022
Jodasy:
Thanks for your professional advice. Which of the options should I go for?
As a chemist I know little to nothing about geography, I am not well placed to advise you on the issue at hand. The little I can is to bring to your notice the necessary steps needed to get all the information that'll assist you in making the right choice.

Stay blessed
EducationRe: Masters Degree In GEOGRAPHY by Paulheyman: 7:53pm On Apr 27, 2022
The first step to a successful academic career is having the right orientation. So, I would advice that you get in touch with the following first hand
1) Your institution of interest: Chosing the right university to acquire a PG certificate is very essential because it will determine whether you'll finish the said degree in a record time or not. The wrong choice of institution will frustrate your dreams and cause severe depression and regrets. So, ensure you ask appropriate questions in person. You must visit the institution in person. Look for previous graduate of the institution, ask them critical questions that include a) lecturers adherence to timetable b) student lecturers relationship c) departmental interpersonal relationships d) supervisor students relationship and other questions that will help you graduate early etc

2) Your supervisor: Your supervisor holds the keys to your success, so you must know and understand his/her personality. You must ensure you read and understand his research interest. Also, you must acknowledge whether his thesis is affordable by you. Can you foot his kind of research interest? You must also know his/her relationship with students. Can he read your work in record time and push your research because most times the supervisors provide the necessary push that'll encourage timely graduation of students. The wrong supervisor will elongate your stay in school and possibly lead to waste of scarce research resources.

3) your financial standing: How much do you have at hand to start your PG journey? Do you have a sponsor or not? Here you really need not to have a billion naira to start a PG but you really need to be hardworking enough to provide for your academic and research needs. PG is a journey you make alone so you need to be financially smart to sustain your study.

4) time availability for your study: How much in time are you willing to offer for your study? You must prioritize your schedule and assign more time to research and learning. The challenges are there but if you're working on your passion, you'll find it interesting

5) then your passion and relevance of your research to the present economy which includes; if the chosen area of research can yield enough fund. This information you must seek in person, you must create a financial niche were your research fits in perfectly. In academics it's always your passion (fun) that yields money (fund).

My Story: During my BSc I had strong passion for organic chemistry, so I did my MSc in organic chemistry. It was very difficult at first but my love for organic chemistry sustain my interest in the thesis. Then, during my PhD I developed strong passion for computer aided drug design and discovery and it's application to sickle erythrocyte gelation. The passion for this research interest sustained my stay in PhD till graduation. After my MSc I helped someone interpret his spectra (NMR, GCMS, IR, UV-Vis) and I was paid for it. Not much but I was happy that the skills I acquire have paid me

My point: Leave your comfort zone and make physical contacts with people and institutions.

You'll go places. Congratulations in advance. Stay blessed.
EducationRe: FG Stops Striking University Workers’ Salary by Paulheyman: 8:16am On Apr 27, 2022
If ASUU perish we all perish. I think most of the people in this forum assume a lot.

1) During the last ASUU strike in EBSU, the cause of the strike being that the state government reduced the salaries of lecturers by 20% followed by notional promotion (promotion without pay increase). It followed that the same government that complains that there's no money went ahead to reduce student school fees followed by reduction in monthly subvention to EBSU; the consequences of this is that the university became bankrupt. Then, after the first year of the reduction in school fees, there was a subsequent increase in fees by the same government to 30% against the previous 10% reduction. Recently the same state government that subdued ASUU and NASU built a world class university using TETFUND meant for EBSU development. In this their university you pay nearly a million naira to study industrial chemistry. The big question remains can any of us here afford "king David umahi university of medical sciences" the big answer is no; not you and certainly not your children. The university wasn't built for the poor and middle income earners in Nigeria. In fact children of lecturers can't even afford the institution

As I write this, EBSU which was formally the pride of state university in Nigeria is now a shadow of its past glory (politics have destroyed the school). We drove pass the institution on 26-4-2022, the students are protesting that not a single lecture has been taught and yet the university wants them to write exams. The lecturers have only been paid once this year since there are paid using the students school fees (the school fees isn't enough to pay staff salaries), some are not even motivated to teach at all.

2) During the tenure of Gov Elechi of Ebonyi state, the government merged/sold the state owned university teaching hospital with/to FETHA/Federal government, reason being that the state is too poor to have a state university teaching hospital so FETHA absorbed most of their staff but the consequences is staring its indigenes to the face now, just imagine a state without a teaching hospital. That means Ebonyi state government have not and will never employ medical and health workers. The state will be losing their health professionals to other states. FETHA staffs are over burdened while the indigenes can't get enough medical and health services. The big question remains how many of us can afford king David umahi university teaching hospital in Ebonyi state. You already know the answer.

The key function of government is to make life easy and affordable to it's citizens but here in Nigeria we support government blindly; to us politics over everything. Same people who benefit from ASUU, NMA, JOHESU etc misery come online to castigate them.

I don't pray that ASUU should give up but the day they do; we all should be rest assured that education will never be affordable again. Non of us can afford a private university. Government subsidizes health care and education. Imagine how expensive private hospitals are then try to picture how exorbitant private universities is then you can appreciate this battle of purpose.

The reason behind proliferation of private universities is to weaken government universities and if it's achieved then we all should prepare to 1) Lose accreditation because most PhDs will go for job openings at private universities 2) pay more fees and semester dues 3) have uneducated population 4) most of the awarded degrees in public universities will be rejected abroad due to lack of accreditation 5) Brain drain etc.

If I give testimonies of other universities in Nigeria I have had interaction with you'll be perplexed.

Note: Most private universities pay higher salaries than government owned universities. So, it's happening already.

My point: Mixing politics with Education is totally wrong

Disclaimer: This article was not meant to cajole or discredit the government but to bring into light the consequences of ASUU strike
EducationRe: I Made A Third Class Now I Have An Msc About To Apply For My Phd by Paulheyman: 1:48pm On Apr 26, 2022
fapcrook:
my mum is responding to your comments. Shes an associate professor in a nigerian university. Do you know the implication of Pgd. It means balancing up where you were weak at during the first degree.
1) The guy you were replying to, knows little or nothing about academics. It's funny how they exert their claims with so much confidence as if he/she knows what he/she is insinuating. Generally, in academics PGD overrides a BSc, MSc overrides a BSc while a PhD overrides a MSc. irrespective of grade. What it implies is that with a PGD you've done two independent research while a first class BSc. have done just one independent research. PGD confers you with greater honours than BSc. as far as certification is involved. A PGD with good academic papers will place you far above your mates with BSc.
Irrespective of grade the order is thus BSc < PGD < MSc < Mphil< PhD

2) On employability for PhDs, it's a general problem worldwide but the Nigerian issues is always generally pathetic. But the opportunity PhD confers on you is enormous, you can apply for a postdoc abroad, get employed in an industry, become an adjunct lecturer, become an independent researcher and with a PhD you can head any government ministry without undue victimization. Even in your village you can as well become intermediary between your community and any company that wishes to be sited in your community. But if your wish is academics then prepare to do research and publish the results of your finding. The private universities are there to employ you for a start then with good research records you can move to a public university, truth is you can even combine the two and make good money for yourself. PhDs are very few, I mean very rare to find. Out of 7 of us that graduated 5 works with a tertiary institution (out of the 5, 1 works as an adjunct lecturer too), 1 works with a government secondary school while 1 works with a private secondary school. What it means is that only two are available to be recruited by private university

Academics is fun. I admire his courage
EducationRe: My Phd Program In Jeopardy. Please Help (pictures) by Paulheyman: 12:25pm On Apr 26, 2022
Jodasy:
:07am On Apr 25
Good morning gurus in the house. Please I need a professional advice on this. I have been planning to go for a maskters degree in GEOGRAPHY with options in the following areas ÷÷÷÷
(a) Environmental management
(b) Geomorphology
(c) Regional Development Planning
(d) Rural development and Resources Management
(e) Biogeography
(f) Transportation
So, I am confused as to the option to pick. Which of these options is more lucrative?
I plan going for a lecturing job in future after my Doctorate degree.
Which of these also can fetch me good money outside lecturing?
Please your professional advice is needed. Thank you all as I look forward to getting positive responses from you guys
Why not create a thread for this? So we can all contribute
EducationRe: My Phd Program In Jeopardy. Please Help (pictures) by Paulheyman: 12:22pm On Apr 26, 2022
malikombi:
Thank you Dr for this input. I deeply understand the message but the reason I have to pursue this is because I'm already in the line of trade. You know as a lecturer, you won't move ahead without higher degree and publication.
I will keep pushing. Thank you
Dr. the aim is to keep moving forward. I don't just want you to be bothered or troubled. Just take it easy, the major thing in PhD is not how fast but how well. After the PhD, what's your contribution to knowledge? That's all that matters. So, growth is a gradual process, I believe in you and I know you'll get there. It's not everyone that can summon the courage to solicit for assistance in a public forum like this. One day your passion for academics will pay you well, so, till then don't forget to share your testimonies with us when it happens. For now I will advise that you focus on publishing while you wait for your PhD to mature. Try free journals mostly Scopus indexed, Tailor and Francis, WoS, Wiley etc.

Stay blessed Dr
EducationRe: My Phd Program In Jeopardy. Please Help (pictures) by Paulheyman: 10:53am On Apr 26, 2022
According to the uncertainty principle, you cannot measure position and momentum with same precision; it's either precision in position increases while that of momentum decreases. So, you should've understood earlier that getting married and pursing a PG is very difficult, I even wonder how you guys do it; possibly you've kids too. I got my PhD at 30 not long ago, I know how stressful and financially demanding it was, talk of someone who is married with kids. My major concern is, as a married man, no matter how much people give to you, your family comes first. So, you have to take care of your wife and kids before considering the PhD self.

My point: Be rest assured that your PhD will delay based on fund and time. So, don't bother yourself much about leaving school early rather focus on taking it one step at a time so you don't get depressed and possibly suffer from high blood pressure (your wife don't wanna be a widow neither do your kids wanna be orphans). And during the PhD acquire some sellable skills that can provide for you outside lecturing. You can as a matter of urgency explore and exploit your university for opportunities.

My Observations: During my PhD journey, most of the married ones amongst us did their PhD in more than 10 years, I guess family comes with its own wahala. So, some will drop out of PhD, comeback and continue from where they stopped, some even start afresh.

Your Testimony: You should be grateful that you at 32 years already have a job, a wife and kids. Me I only have a PhD, no job, no wife, no child yet.

Summary: God will provide. You're not in competition with anyone. You're blessed already, let your family be your major consolation. PhD will come and go but your family remains

Congratulations Dr
PoliticsRe: Gov Umahi Endorses Ebonyi Speaker, Francis Nwifuru As His Successor by Paulheyman: 8:07pm On Apr 24, 2022
Seredebe:
Tell them o
From what we've read here most of them don't understand the difference between residence and indigenous.
EducationRe: Is 2nd Class Upper Still Possible by Paulheyman: 6:06pm On Apr 22, 2022
I will advise that you chose an aspect of your course that best suits your passion and devote your interest in it. Ensure you're a master in that area. Then, study harder everyday, target A's only and probably you'll get into 2.1 but even if you didn't make it, you'll not be in deficit because you also invested in your passion which inturn will yield fund.
All the best
EducationRe: Help I Want To Do My Masters Degree by Paulheyman: 7:51am On Apr 17, 2022
PGDE: is a professional certificate. The PGDE is a prerequisite for Nigerians who do not possess educational background to acquire the needed knowledge and teaching skills that qualifies them for TRCN (teachers registration council of Nigeria) exams, and if you pass the exams you're issued a licence to teach in Nigeria. Only those that graduate from the faculty of education are directly admitted into TRCN without writing any exams. So, certificate in education is both academic qualification and professional certificate. Presently, you cannot invigilate or supervise WAEC or NECO exams without TRCN

PGD: is an academic certificate. The PGD is mostly needed when there is need to move from one department to the other or from one faculty to another, also, PGD is required if you intend to be part of a research group without prior information in the said research. The aim is to improve your knowledge in preparation for the task ahead. So, you'll do PGD not just because of your CGPA but because the university wishes to imbibe in you the needed skill to perform certain task. So, the PGD is an academic certificate thus can guarantee you employment opportunities or improve your chances of getting employed in an institution that requires a minimum qualification of BSc. Therefore, PGD is an academic prerequisite while PGDE is a professional prerequisite
At the university: BSc < PGD < MSc < MPhil < PhD


Note: If you've a degree in education you're not required to go for PGDE because your bachelorette is both a professional certificate and an academic certificate. But I've seen people who do PGDE with intentions of furthering to MSc, it's possible when the said individual has some years of experience evidenced by your appointment letter, letter of promotion, or any other proof as required by the institution you're applying to.

My words: Please go to the institution you intend to apply and ask as many questions as possible

Good luck
EducationThe Need To Acquire A Directional Certificate - My Verdict by Paulheyman(op): 12:29pm On Apr 14, 2022
The Need to Acquire a directional certificate - My Verdict

The first challenge of those who intend to be part of the academic community is focus (direction). Acquiring certificates without due investigation of the relevance of the said certificate in your field of endeavor becomes a challenge and most times leads to nowhere and in most cases depression. As a young university graduate, it becomes paramount that you ascertain from your Lecturers the appropriate combination of degrees capable of getting you an academic or industrial position.

Most students don't know nor understand how precarious it is to jump from one department (chemistry) to another department (mathematics) or from one faculty (Physical sciences) to another faculty (pharmaceuticals sciences). Many are of the opinion that it doesn't really matter as much as you do a postgraduate diploma in the said department but that's far from the truth, in fact very far from the truth.

Employability in academics is not same with industries, academics requires that you stick to the original department/faculty. Moving from one department or faculty to the other reduces your chances of securing an academic position i.e the odds are against you. So far as academics is the reason behind your certificate acquisition you most stick to the original.

What if I bring to your notice that most people who have certificates from different faculties/departments do not really possess a postgraduate diploma. How come? The answer to the above borders mostly on online degrees. Most People are ill informed, nonchalant and hasty in decision making as it relates to academics. So, before you pick that postgraduate form, please go to your BSc supervisor and make enquiry. Make sure you clear all your doubts because any question you left hanging will come back to hunt you.

My Experience:
1) An industrial chemist became the HOD of civil engineering department in one of Nigeria state university. Her movement was BSc industrial chemistry, MSc Hydrology, PhD ( I can't recall her area but still it was civil engineering related). She could only become the HOD solely on connection but from her testament she wished she did all her degrees in chemistry.

2) while working for one of the state government in Nigeria for recruitment, I noticed these certificates in the following order without a postgraduate diploma: Bed, MSc public health, PhD Medical microbiology. Please, if you were in my shoes how do you employ this individual to teach in a secondary school? (I am still of the opinion that he got his certificates online)

3) Thirdly, this story https://www.nairaland.com/7076488/feel-like-wasted-time-education

My Verdict: Dr. Gaddo would say " Because of the politics in the university stay where you are". If academics is your goal stay right there, finish that course, get a PhD in that course and the sky will beg to catch up with you. The university is an ocean of opportunities.

Conclusion: Converting your passion (fun) into pay (Fund) is a very tricky and subtle means but a higher degree in the hands of an enlightened mind is a weapon and if utilized in it's fullness yields benefits beyond your expectations.

Assuming all variables remains constant and you spend more or less 1.5 million to acquire MSc in two years. If you get a job placement in a private university that pays at least 120k/month then 1.44 million/year for an assistant lecturer. So, in two years you have recovered all the money spent and raking in profits. The big question remains how many businesses can yield such profit in just two year with same capital. If I am to include a doctorate certainly a PhD will place you above your mates because your competitors are no longer your countrymen but foreigners. Do not be deceived directional hardwork pays both in academics and entrepreneurship.

Dr. E.E.M Kyari BSc, PGDE, MSc PhD.
EducationRe: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman(op): 8:29pm On Apr 12, 2022
JohnnA1:
What's your top 3 advice to one still on the first degree level with a PhD goal in view?
Paulheyman:
My Journey through academics (Bsc. MSc. Ph.D)


My Advice to young Academia's
1) To succeed in academics requires perseverance and love of what you're doing.
2) Keep your circle of friends tiny as possible. If possible be an island.
3) The dissuading voices are there to motivate you. Use them, let them penetrate you. My "guy" told me it was impossible to finish PhD in three years but I did
4) Don't wait to have enough fund to start your postgraduate journey. The university is an ocean of opportunities. You'll get enough fund to see you through your study.
5) Avoid any relationship that will lead to spending money. Minimize your expenditure
6) You must create time for leisure but ensure it won't cost you much money.
7) Your supervisor should be your best friend, they've what it takes to progress your research.
cool Join many groups on Facebook based on your research interest, follow people on Twitter who share similar research interest with you. Don't forget to always ask questions. In fact form the habit of questioning everything
9) Chose your area of specialization and research interest based solely on your passion. When you're passionate about a research findings it makes it easier to progress. Be guided!!!
10) Equip yourself with so much knowledge during your PhD, don't leave PhD empty, your PhD knowledge will prepare you and skyrocket you to greatness. During my PhD I learnt how to use so many software such as Autodock, Autodock vina, NAMD, SPSS, pyrx, pymol, Discovery studio, Avogadro, Sigmaplot, Datawarrior etc and all was fun. I had friends on Facebook (non Nigerians) to teach and guide me through each software
EducationRe: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman(op): 9:52pm On Apr 11, 2022
Omodua:
Emeka (IBO) Ekanem(Efik) Muyiwa(Yoruba) Kyari(Kanuri/Fulani descent)
You could clap for yourself because the name is pseudonym and fake. I don't believe your story. It's a folklore or Ananse story. Anyway, Nairaland is a faceless website where all manners of people come with different stories.
PhD my foot!
Stay blessed
EducationRe: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman(op): 12:48am On Apr 11, 2022
There was a time I doubted peoples success stories, success to me was an illusion, I felt something's were practically impossible. I always made excuses were there isn't need for one. To me then sickle cell was the reason I attached to most of my failures. Everything changed when I met my supervisor, he gave me work and more works to do. Funny thing is all the activities he assigned to me was meant to build me. Each stage I conquered I felt more accomplished and fulfilled. I acknowledge they exist millions far better than me that's why I must keep moving forward knowing that one day I will get there. To grow I had to acknowledge that everything is possible and I tasked myself to quit giving excuses, started taking responsibility for my mistakes and worked towards correcting them. Most importantly I accepted who I am, had my routine drugs near me always and adhere strictly to the Dr instructions, attends clinic often and contribute towards awareness creation. That makes me happy
EducationRe: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman(op): 8:24pm On Apr 10, 2022
semmyk:
Congrat. @bolded underlined: let the publication commence and grow with impact (orcid, Google Scholar...). Whilst at it (publish or perish), beware of predatory journals
I am making plans towards that already. Hopefully I will be publishing most of my works in Scopus indexed journal, Thompson Reuters etc.

Thank you. I am grateful for the kind words
EducationRe: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman(op):
ajl:
Mister, where in the world do you complete a PhD in 3 years? Just curious because even in foreign universities, on average it take 4 years and above. And I know that in Nigeria with all the chaos in the system, it often take much longer. What course or program was this?
A PhD is a minimum of 3 years, so it's very much possible.

On Nigerian University: If my story was that of someone who finished PhD in 12 years some would have had reasons to rain abuses on our lecturers and the university system as a whole but now the system worked, nobody wants to appreciate the efforts made by our Professors.

Conclusion: Systematic believe in impossibilities hinders our ability to identify opportunities
EducationRe: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman(op): 12:52pm On Apr 10, 2022
Juliearth:
Poetic way of depicting unity in diversity

Weldone, op. Its sad to say that towing the path of academics in this country is frustrating. From my experience, I would not advise anybody to tow this path in the country unless if it is the last and only resort. If possible sign up for PhD abroad. Know this and know peace.
The key is passion. I am passionate about academics. I love to teach. Even if I become Elon musk without PhD I will still feel empty. I followed my passion, I am certain that one day the passion if it doesn't bring money it will bring fame and the fame will certainly bring money. But for now money isn't a priority. My happiness and fulfilment comes first.

Don't forget the university is an ocean of opportunities

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