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all4naija:
Why are you defending the PhD certificate holders?!They are useless to the development of that country.

all4naija:
If the problems of the country are nothing important to you yet you have a PhD, it means you acquired it through a dubious way. Well, that is a typical Nigerian nature.

all4naija:
Bwahaha...

I think I touch some nerves there! You hate to hear the truth about PhD holders from that country. It is a big shame on your side!

all4naija:
You don't have anything to regret replying to my previous post with insults. I expect you to air your view with respect to what you think about my opinion concerning the ailing state of the nation. It has become very pronounced within the PhD holders circle they have failed to meet up to expectations in finding good solutions to problems. That is ridiculous to say the least. I found nothing interesting why PhD holders are running away from challenges yet want to parade their certificates and expect to be worshiped by the citizens. I am not going to do that. I would rather remained aberrant to them when they have nothing to do and fix the problems of that country with their higher knowledge acquisitions.

I totally disagree with you that I take the position of insulting those who have acquired high knowledge without having anything to show for it. That is absolutely absurd about my stand and discouraging to any young Nigerian who has the hope for the future of that nation. I am tired of being told lies when I know quite well I am being lied to. There is no civilized society that would condone such ineptitude to do something right while at the same time flaunting the education level by some individuals. Now I can see clearly one of the very reasons why that country is so backward, because most of you refused to take actions and fix the problems of that society or it could be the lack of the right skills thereof.

Giving excuses annoys me most about typical Nigerians for their shortcomings, most especially, those who are supposed to be in the right positions of introducing all rather ushering changes for the better in that society. Let me clarify you on your poor understanding of why any individual needs a higher education. You are educated to serve the community and move the country further(progress). By having a PhD put you in a better position to do that through rigorous and cautious researches, experimentation, disciplinary approach to problem solving,etc. I would like to say at this point in time you really have no idea of what PhD entails even though you are a recipient of the certificate. It is a shame on your side to defend your individualism regarding higher academic pursuit. I am a little perturbed to see that you don't have the interest of the nation at heart while anxiously looking forward to your goal in education and still come to take good position in an attractive sector one day. It really breaks my heart to see that.

Nevertheless, this is not all about having valid points but produce affirmative results to creating a better society where this type of higher knowledge can be fostered or nurtured for future generation to produce world class people who will move humanity forward. I am dumbstruck to see you taking to cheap excuses all in the name of defending the disturbing condition of the Nigerian PhD holders.

There is no need of pointing accusing fingers at me and it is clear I have done my part in commensurate to my ability to put that country in the right position wherever I am. If I am a PhD holder like most of you I would be in the forefront of finding solutions to the problems of that nation because I have what it takes. I don't need to start mouthing about what I have done in my little way. That is a place I have only visited thrice in my entire life. Yet, most of you who have PhD certificates haven't done anything in your prerogative. That is so disturbing to see. It is a shame to Nigerian PhD holders!

Thank you.

wip7:
-Msc Polymer and medicinal Chem
-Msc Chemistry
-PhD Environmental analytical Chem
-Published 32 peer review articles currently
-16 research articles under editorial review
-Reviewer for the following Journals: Journal of Hazardous materials, Journal of water process Engineering, Korean Journal Of Chemical Eng, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering communications journal, Journal of nanoparticles etc
- 48 international conferences
- Current Junior research leader on Turkish Govt sponsored project worth 500,000 TL (recovery of boron and oil waste)
- Two book chapters on Springer: Nano-ceramic materials: preparation and applications (Springer publisher), Smart materials for bio-medical applications
- Member American chemical society, Society of environmental and toxicology society, Society of Chemical industries, member American Black Engineers, Canadian Chemical Eng society etc.

Attached some of the work done and certificate issued by Elservier.

The most interesting aspect of PhD studies is the research, the research brings money, fame and capability to solve problems. If PhD students can publish good number of articles will not have much job issues especially in innovative fields and emerging areas.

slydog:
Bsc Economics
MSC Economics
PhD Economics (seeking admission, yet to write proposal)

Pls I need help on proposal writing

all4naija:
. I heard Nigerian PhD holders are good in using 'big' words. I still cannot wrap my head around that statement. Thank you for that though.

jamesandrew:
I'm looking at the future of human rights in Africa with a view to proposing reforms to the current institutional framework for safeguarding and protecting those rights. In other words: how do we reform the African Commission on Human Rights and African Court to enable them play a more effective role in the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa? (putting it quite simply )

jamesandrew:
Awesome! I'm currently in the second year of my PhD in International Human Rights Law. It's good to see a prospective colleague. Human rights is a constantly evolving and interesting topic. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

phabulous88:
BSc, Building (NG); MSc, Construction Management (UK); PhD... my research interest is in Construction Informatics. Applied twice for a fully funded studentship in the UK; mehn even after my award-winning, 15 page research proposal, I didn't get it o, some white dude did.

Back in the industry gathering experience. I ain't giving up yet, plan is to give it another shot before the end of next year - these onyibos must beg me and it MUST be FULLY FUNDED. Besides, professors with industry experiences are way way way better (I dey console myself) than those who spend 95% of their lives in the lab, abi na library, flipping through google scholar.

Kachifo nu

proudlysports:
Can people who already have PhD post? Maybe share ideas?

clemz88:
am confused .does that mean with my HND I have little or no chance going further for phD

mirenda:
Lord have mercy!
So i'm chatting casually with a potential phd hoder in law?
Priceless24 wow you are indeed a career woman

1. Are you married?

2. Are you a lecturer?

Keneking:
Really...

husseinjnr:
Have you received any feedback . What is the experience like for you?

carefreewannabe:
For me it has been very easy so far because I have a very good man and I would hate myself if I did anything to hurt his feelings.

golor:
Let give buhari a try,if he doesn't keep to his promises,we kick him out after his first 4 years. D honest truth is dat Jonathan doesn't need our vote neither does he hv anything to offer....im from delta,i shld b supporting Jonathan bt truth is dat d man has nothin to offer......though buhari doesn't look lyk a saint but who knows if God has touch him?a chance for buhari will b more beta than remaining in d hand of an incompetent jona...tap like if u agree wit me.

chemali:
Their stated aim has never been to relieve PDP of power. I'm convinced APC will do better than PDP even if it doesn't entirely meet our expectations. At least 70% of APC elected state governors have outperformed the ex PDP candidates they defeated as well as their peers in government. PDP has been entrenched in the centre for 16 years. They've become what some Christians will call a strongman. Just stating their policies is not enough to get PDP out of the centre. PDP is known not to respect gentlemen. If APC is focused on relieving PDP of power it's because of the circumstances. However, this does not take away from them their record in governance. They may not be the perfect change - we will never get that but they are a change worth going for.


"Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house."

chemali:
Yes, we gave Jonathan an opportunity when it was evident he had not history of delivering. He has failed, what do you think we should do? Refuse to vote at all? You have two choices, Buhari and Jonathan. You cannot sit on the fence. You have to choose. What will it be? As for me, PDP has had it for 16 years and all I can see is progressive mismanagement. It's time for change.

chemali:
How will they happen if he's not given a chance rather all sorts of lies are being propagated to tarnish his name?

chemali:
So you would prefer the status quo than have hope? The man Jonathan is incapable of feeling your pains. It's a waste of time to think things will be better with him there for the next four years. With high oil prices, we plunged further into debt (forget the low debt to GDP ratio, an excuse for more debt with nothing to show). How do we expect him to manage a period of low oil prices? The armed forces is not motivated. Things are generally hard. I find it difficult to understand how this man has any supporter remaining.
Would you want the progressive backwardness of the past 16 years to continue or a chance at a fresh start? Do you want to wake up for the next four years to the voice of one of your rapist as lord over you or you want to live with the joy that there's consequences for being molested which your rapist faced?
The status quo is not an alternative. It's time we tell politicians than if they don't deliver we will get them out. Vote wisely.

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