Please, email me again. You already have my email address.

Montmayorblanc:
Thinking out loud wen dem go pay me my 5months dats now 6months once dis month timesheet is submitted? For reach start small business oh wat do u think... @puntersmind in d voice of pope Francis assist dis my son so dem go pay am 156k no b beans money again.

Acknowledgement? Lol

starbuck:
@ puntersmind, please acknowledge the receipt of my mail I sent earlier . I will be grateful for my favour is granted. Thanks

Hmmm.

zatop:
Pls, someone should help with puntersmind Email. My mail is Olisonline@yahoo.com

Lol. How so? What's your email address?

cashreport:


not happy with you

made so much efforts to reach u

but u disappointed

sad

I saw this online and after reading it, I feel it could be a source of encouragement to some interns here. At least, you could draw up determination from it to learn as much as you can from this scheme.



There is a sense of purpose that comes when one contributes to the success and growth of another individual and Elijah Omijie, a 29-year old IT engineer feels responsible for the innervation of interns who have passed through him.

As Project Manager of the Graduate Internship Scheme at his former employers, Web Data Technologies, he ensured that quite a number of graduate trainees were adsorbed into the scheme.

Now working with telecoms giant MTN, he recalls with a smile on his face the sense of pride he felt while training young people. Many of them have gone on to be gainfully employed with other organizations based on the experience they acquired under his tutelage.

According to Omigie, “I felt like I was actually influencing someone else’s life positively, and I’m sure if not for anything, those people that worked under me will remain grateful to the present administration for giving them a chance to harness their skills”.”

Launched in October 2012 as a social safety net component of the Federal Government Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme, SURE –P, scheme, it was meant to create opportunity for Nigerian graduates to be attached to reputable public/private firms /organizations to be trained and mentored for one year on a monthly Federal Government stipend of N18, 000.

With current employment rates in the range of 23% – 25%, the GIS was perfect to help reduce the growing statistics of jobless youths. Surprisingly, there has not been much praise for the scheme and its efforts, despite the clear progress the scheme has made in addressing the plague of unemployment bedeviling the country. Considering the Nigerian context, the FG needs to be applauded for its initiative.

In Nigeria, it is commonplace for graduates to stay unemployed after an average of four years studying at a tertiary institution and embarking on the one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. You had to know someone to get something. The stress of finding a job is sometimes overwhelming and for foreigners who listen to others talk about their individual experiences, it leaves a sense of distaste and bile.


It is no surprise then that the beneficiaries of the scheme are grateful too. One of them is Elvis Mordi who described his hunting experience in the job market as a nightmare prior to his attachment under the SURE P programme. Even though he had the right qualifications to get his desired job, none of his applications was successful especially because he had no afterschool experience.

A lawyer by training, he is now a barrister of law at a Lagos-based law firm called Joe Ikeloa and Co, an opportunity made possible by his inclusion in GIS. He got valuable experience in the scheme while working under Omigie’s supervision.

At the start of his internship programme in the legal division of Web Data Technologies, he was paid a stipend of N25,000 monthly (additional N7,000 from the company) and made to give a monthly compulsory report of his progress to the scheme’s management. Before the year ran out, he got a job offer from his present company.

For some like Tolu Ogunbiyi, it never rains but pours. While lazing about on a boring day at work, he applied for the programme through its job portal online. And then the calls started rushing in – from yes, three different companies.

“Though it took a while before I got called, I did not get one, or two, but THREE calls at different intervals offering me jobs, one of which was UBA. I had to do tubu tubu merecine!” he stated.
Over 10,000 graduates like Elvis and Tolu are currently benefiting from the scheme. In time, it seems like the government’s target of 50,000 will be met and due praise should be given to the right quarters – this administration – for the unflinching resolve to make Nigerian lives better.

READ MORE: http://www.naij.com/391955-goodlucks-sure-p-graduate-internship-scheme-not-enough-praise.html

No one knows for now.

slimiejazz:
@Puntermind wen next is the internship fair/ training coming up in lagos state

Done with collection of matching data.

hamgbol:


Kindly send me ur mail via hamgbol@yahoo.com

Thanks so much.

Go back to school.

kolonigga:
GEJ GOVERNMENT IS THE MUST USELESS GOVERNMENT EVER

The issue of "why some interns do not get their stipend when it's due" is neither here nor there. It's a combination of mistakes from Employers, SURE-P GIS Staffs, Interns and the 'Process'. I am aware of verified cases where an Employer and respective intern completed the required procedures accurately and as stipulated, yet stipend did not arrive when due. Sincerely, there are lots of human error in the whole process. It's really hard to tell where the problem is coming from in generality, except when it's treated in individual basis. I do not know if the idea of awareness/campaign is a good or bad one. It may solve the immediate problem and the interns concerned may all receive their outstanding payment. However, an awareness will not stop the issue. may rather add pressure on the government as they are already struggling to continue the scheme. I will support whatever you lot decide to do. It should also be noted that the large share of the blame in this whole stipend saga should be placed firmly on the laps of those SURE-P GIS personnel. They make most of the mistakes that result in delay in the stipend payment, also, they can be very unprofessional with details. It's easier for interns in FCT, as they could go to the SURE-P GIS office to complain and get their issues resolved. Good luck to you guys on your campaign if you decide to go ahead. SURE-P GIS is on twitter, you may as well start from there.


NB: Those that still have some level of patience left in them, there is a strong possibility you will be paid your outstanding stipend next month.

I don't help companies, I help interns. My strength can carry all but I have my rules.

cashreport:

email sent backt to you

help the company in doing any one you strength can carry ok

thank you
from ted.idpetro@gmail.com

I don't have to reply to you on that.

abeyluve:
Mr Puntermind pls u hav not replied my mail. I sent u a company details to match me with but i hav not heard anything from u.Plsssssss o. tolaabey@yahoo.com

Apparently, some persons have insisted in sending more than 1 matching request per intern. The guy that sent me matching request for 6 persons, please reply my email as soon as you can because I hope to compile the matching list within the week. Another prominent requester sent me 10 names to match, it simply doesn't work that way. Moreover, I was directed by that prominent requester to increase their hire limit and rectify lots of stuffs on their portal. Hmmm, please call SURE-P for such issues. To those persons that check in on me daily for the matching, please be patient. You will notified by SURE-P via email once you're matched.

Match you with which firm? Send the company info by email.

Alorotimi:
@pointersmind pls match me with a company in Ogun state.
Name: Rotimi Alo
Unique Beneficiary Code: GI-OGU-EWE-00005
alorotimi@gmail.com.
thanks.

Still on the fraud matter?

richielan:
I'm making $86 an hour working from home. I was shocked when my neighbour told me she was averaging $95 but I see how it works now.
I feel so much freedom now that I'm my own boss. This is what I do,
cashbay20.com
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Check my earlier post, made a few days ago on the information I would need for the matching.

Nanomat:
pls puntersmind ...I sent you a mail and you said I shud send a comprehensive mail. I sent another one and u said the same ..I'm sorry I don't know what I'm missing here. I just sent another one now anyway . Please take a look and c if it's complete or let me know what I'm missing. My email is ceyebrity at gmal.c0m

The problem with providing little assistance to people in this country is that people often abuse privileges. I decided to go on the last round of matching but so many of you are abusing the opportunity. I dread making it open for everyone to send Matching/Rematching information because it leads to a lot of headache. So many of you go about on the streets (perhaps) looking for people with Matching/Rematching issues and bomb my email with these requests. I only engaged to help people on this thread but so many of you are scurrying everywhere to send me Matching/Rematching issues . Also, I clearly stated the information I would require for Matching/Rematching, but most of you send me incomplete information and I'd have to go through the pains of replying your emails to demand for extra information. Henceforth, in such cases, I will simply ignore such emails. Some persons just ask me irrelevant questions that have been tackled here several times. Some ask questions like: When am I going to be paid? Huh, I am not SURE-P GIS! Furthermore, If I have already started a correspondence with you, why send me an email on a fresh page and leave me wondering what issue you are referring to? Why don't you just reply my previous mail, so that I could re-freshen my memory of your issue, by just going through previous correspondence. Finally, In the last 2 days, I've had to reply to over 100 emails, this is torture. I do not have time for all that. I will state it here for the first time, be responsible in your requests. I really want to help but don't abuse the process because you wouldn't want to experience my typical day. Have a nice day peeps. One love.

18 Years

It's a possibility.

rallymento:
Omo eh! January alert oooooooo!!! people done dey get their own since yesterday but me n my fellow interns never see january alert!!!

Puntersmind abeg, just advice me.
The GIS coordinator for my office said she sent our time-sheet to an email provided by GIS when the GIS portal was down but she didn't recieve any form of acknowledgement from GIS. could this be the issue ?


Thanks

Alert still de come.

Etizz:


D best question ever asked since I was born....... In other words , does it mean we have no hope receiving stipend after today, I am talking about January stipend, cos I did not receive alert today..... Thank u sir

Lol

OrangeDream:
Oga Puntersmind walahi i no no when i shout.. Sorry, type Sai Buhari o.. No vex.. lol

I am happy for all the persons who have mailed me today or called for their resolved payment issues, and everyone who received his/her stipend. Outstanding payments not treated for January will be paid in March, alongside February stipend. For those who called me today that they received N120,000 or more, spend it wisely. Finally, I will only assist on Fresh match and Rematch just this last time, not because I wouldn't have loved to continue helping, but I can't keep up with this. SO keep sending your matching/rematching issues till Friday. Cheers.


NB: Those asking for my email address, check your mail.

Na Buhari bring the scheme?

OrangeDream:
Alert don show o...Chey,Sai Buhari

Email me.

Helenqollinz:
Glad you are back Puntersmind.
Please you just have to help me and other interns in my office.
We've not been paid since December.Our employer filled the form yet we were not paid.
We had to go to sure-p's office and we were told to exercise patience that they will rectify the problem.
Now its inclusive of both Dec.and January stipend and we've not been paid.
Punter,please help us out of this because its not encouraging us as we solely rely on our stipends to feed and transport ourselves.
Thank you.

Email me.

aiikay:

Thanks for the reply.
Let me keep thinking over it; whether abandoning the account could solve it may be after some considerations.

I don't know. I do not have all the facts about your case.

Etizz:


Sir, do I hav hope of receiving alert today Cause I have not up till this time..... It's my first time, for d January, timesheet marked, 22 working days,...... I hope u reply me.... Thank u.

You should know better how it's done.

Maryspeck:
Pls Sir, I need ur help for Re-matching for my Brother here is d details
AYORINDE KOLAWOLE AKANJI GI-OGU-ADO-00495 thanks

What's the issue with the stipend?

EdDave:

What do you suggest then? My company is providing neither the stipends nor the skills . The surep programme might just end up been a waste for me. I need a change seriously.

Seen. Reply expected from you. Check your email.

khafeelheart:

Sent...Thank You!

The instruction for the time-sheet is included in the mail sent by SURE-P.

dhope:

pls my employer got form for outstanding payment but he said he cudnt fill timesheet again since he had filled it b4 since last nov. just dt we no see alert. how can he get access to re-fill d timesheet?

"Changing" is not an easy process. Your employer would have to write for your removal, (Best Option: No guarantees you will be re-matched.) However, you may write to SURE-P to sever your engagement with the company you are currently working with ( but since your reason for looking for a change does not hold water * In SURE-P books, it doesn't*) you will be granted your request of severance but will NOT be Re-matched. . Cheers.

aiikay:


I'm relatively new to this thread, just began the internship this January - having been matched during a fair in December, but I must be quick to register my gratitude to you on the realisation of your long time Messiah state to a lot of people in this thread.
Now my question: I don't really like the company I'm with - both in terms of experience I will gain, and equally compounded by their refusal to provide any incentive, while I spend much on transport and feeding, because they work from 8am to 5pm. So I wish to enquire the possibility of changing. My email is mailtoaiikay@yahoo.co.uk
Meanwhile, my January time sheet was marked and I'm among those expecting the dollars!

Resend the whole required info.

khafeelheart:
@ puntersmind oooo!