OneNigerianist:
Sorry Op, but you sound ignorant and arrogant. Instead of protesting the lack of transparency in the shortlisting process you are contesting why a third class should be taken in your stead. Civil service dont use grade, thats the bitter truth. Once you have the degree, you are qualified. If you have a higher degree it is disregarded except where it is demanded as a requirement.

You should be concerned that not all applicants are being given the chance to go for interview but a handpicked few.

UcheDA:
My dear it is a shame. I graduated with a first class and have all the documents needed for this recruitment. To my greatest suprise my name did not come out too. In fact only 2 first class candidates where successful in my state out of over 70 shortlisted names. I weep for the country. This is a big time blow!!!

neoclassical:
I woke up this morning with the news that FCSC has shortlisted lists of successful candidates in the ongoing recruitment exercise by the Commission in various Federal Ministries.

Succinctly, I have a friend who studied Business Administration with 3rd Class, while I have Msc and Bsc (2.1) all in Economics. Both of us applied for the same position (SGL 09) in the Ministry of Trade & Investment. Perhaps, to my greatest perplexity, this guy's name was shortlisted while mine was conspicuously missing. Just a few minutes ago he opened up to me that the father made "some calls" on his behalf prior to this time.

For your information, we are of the same age bracket, applied for same position, from the same State. So what criteria could have been used to disqualify someone with Msc and Bsc (2.1) and someone with a 3rd Class was selected.

Holding other factors constant, I am so happy for him and I am so expectant that mine is coming. But this has kept me in an awe position, as the whole scenario depicts lack of correlation between merit and success in this entity called Nigeria.

WHAT A COUNTRY? So help us God!

hrykanu231:


This way of thinking is why Nigeria is still backward in almost all facets when compared to other countries. So merit should be set aside, right?

mrdashing10:
A country where grades are prioritised over knowledge.
A country where students do anything and everything to get good grades without trying to know the course itself.
Many third class holders are better than the First class and second class holders who can't defend it!!!
Your Msc and Bsc may not make you better than him. he might still perform better than you would in any firm.
I know a whole lot of First class and 2.1 holders who can't even speak good English. na sign language em carry write exams??
Op rest!!

crackhouse:
That he came out with third class does it make u more intelligent than him? Abeg comot here.

Can u please keep stfu.. . Forget grade because obviously someone's grade doesn't depict in its entirety intelligence....Buh one thing I will like you lots to know is that first class degree shows how coordinated, timely, procedural one can be. You can hardly find a first class graduate that is not coordinated in his approach to work, although there might be few exceptions. Yea, a third class can possess such traits as well but heck, the horse shouldn't go before the cart in saner climes. To make matters worse sef, there is an additional degree as an advantage and all you can say is the thrash you typed because you fall in that bracket ...*sPIT*

saipn:
I don't understand something here are you saying a third class shouldn't have a chance at all in Nigerian? or third class should totally condemned out of any recruitment in Nigeria? pls elucidate more...

engrpheleeks:
Sorry bro. But the truth is, FSCS doesn't need ur grade. One thing is getting a good grade in the university, another thing is based on recommendation. It's not as if someone with a higher grade and qualification should automatically or is supposed to be employed first. Most companies only use those criteria to screen out people maybe due to crowd, etc. as the case may be. Anybody is qualified for the job provided you are certified. Haven't u heard of people with First class who can't even define the course they studied or have little or nothing to contribute to the office they are applying for? Companies don't need ur grades, most people have bastardized the degree certificate by buying their way through school. It's all a matter of what you've got to offer. And finally, most jobs are best given based on recommendation. When someone recommends someone for me, I should be 70% sure to get the qualities I am looking for in an employee. And whereby reverse is the case, the person who recommended the employee, has not just lost credibility. He has also placed his professionalism on the line.

elderbros:



Please who else got this message

1metre:
I think this guy is right. Revolution in the right direction. Let's mobilise ourselves and former a strong political party and kick out these old corrupt leaders.

neoclassical:
3rd or 2.1 apart, so in your thinking a 3rd Class holder should be selected ahead of a Masters degree holder ?

Bobbyunitedfc:
you are not happy for him,u sound too bitter which i understand,u made it look like its the guys fault the dad made some calls on his behalf,i wonder how ur friend is going to feel when he sees this your writeup......

am very sure some peeps got shortlisted without knowing anyone....thats grace maybe thats what u should pray for not trying to bring the guy down for wetin no be him wahala.....


and whats the fuss about first class sef.......?

neoclassical:
I woke up this morning with the news that FCSC has shortlisted lists of successful candidates in the ongoing recruitment exercise by the Commission in various Federal Ministries.

Succinctly, I have a friend who studied Business Administration with 3rd Class, while I have Msc and Bsc (2.1) all in Economics. Both of us applied for the same position (SGL 09) in the Ministry of Trade & Investment. Perhaps, to my greatest perplexity, this guy's name was shortlisted while mine was conspicuously missing. Just a few minutes ago he opened up to me that the father made "some calls" on his behalf prior to this time.

For your information, we are of the same age bracket, applied for same position, from the same State. So what criteria could have been used to disqualify someone with Msc and Bsc (2.1) and someone with a 3rd Class was selected.

Holding other factors constant, I am so happy for him and I am so expectant that mine is coming. But this has kept me in an awe position, as the whole scenario depicts lack of correlation between merit and success in this entity called Nigeria.

WHAT A COUNTRY? So help us God!

neoclassical:
3rd or 2.1 apart, so in your thinking a 3rd Class holder should be selected ahead of a Masters degree holder ?

sholay2011:
Hmmm...it is well. And here in Canada, I got a part time government job (still doing my MSc) without knowing anybody (but God).

It is well with my country, Nigeria.

ofeshe:
Ogbeni shey 3rd nobi result nii. Abeg park well sidon dia dey wail on top ur 2.1 no go find connect

Pidgin2:


I'm sure in your mind, you were feeling that you would be picked over him but God has the final say.

deanoffaculty:
I don't understand......Are you guyz now saying those who graduated with first class should be preffered over third class? Haba!! Where una wan make 2nd class and 3rd class people go? Everyone cannot be as bright as those who are graduated with 1st class. Abi 3rd class no be result?
Employment is not only meant for 1st class graduates, it is for everybody.
THIS IS NIGERIA!!!

mrdashing10:
A country where grades are prioritised over knowledge.
A country where students do anything and everything to get good grades without trying to know the course itself.
Many third class holders are better than the First class and second class holders who can't defend it!!!
Your Msc and Bsc may not make you better than him. he might still perform better than you would in any firm.
I know a whole lot of First class and 2.1 holders who can't even speak good English. na sign language em carry write exams??
Op rest!!

Tyviv:
The matter tire me.... I look the list like 3times as I no see my name,I shake head comot.... Just bcoz I don't know one politician or the other, it is well

cooldood:
Why are you surprised,am actually surprised that you are surprised.Just start from the cabinet ministers of the present and past administrations, you'd find more of square pegs in round holes.It is exactly what explains why 9ja is doomed cos guess what that is how the cycle will go on.In future when your friend has kids looking for job,he will quickly 'just press some buttons' for his son/daughter that finish with third class and do not fit such positions.It's a cycle.Don't get me wrong,button is pressed almost everywhere but at least press button for graduates that have met the minimum requirements first (if you want to do that at all). I tell you this until the entire civil service workers are flushed out completely and new fresh graduates and fresh experienced hire are put in charge (net job loss=zero), Nigeria is going nowhere.Most Government agencies are the ones pulling back private enterprises cos most of them didn't get there on merit anyway.Go to customs, you'd find them there,go to CAC,FIRS,Passport office,etc.

Mouthgag:

1st class b4 3rd.
You pick Lamborghini b4 Toyota camry