gdaniels31:
where were u posted to.

Lagos state

Thanks for that. But its funny that information is not on their website. Is this something they tell you in school? I'm a foreign trained graduate (graduated over 7 years ago) so I'm not sure where to get up to date information like that from.

Hi guys. I need advise please. My call up letter shows date of reporting as Wednesday 26th November. Is this an error, as the orientation date is clearly 4th till 25th November. When do I have to report to camp?

Hello, I just stumbled on this post and I'll like to know a few things.

I have a truck at present that is registered with a large company in Lagos to make cross country deliveries. The way it works is that I put it into service with a company that claimed to be a registered logistics provider with this large company (I subsequently discovered that he doesn't but he's riding on someone else's contract). I'm meant to be getting monthly returns after fuel, driver's salary, maintenance etc are deducted. This arrangement has now turned out to be a big problem for me. As I write, I'm being owed 4 months returns. Stories everyday.

In fact, as at today, I concluded arrangements to sell the truck, hopefully by the end of this month.

Now, I know that haulage is a profitable business because I've been having returns in the region of N180k - N190k per month before these issues started. I would like to continue in it.

I know the posters of this thread must be very busy people, but I'm unable to read through the whole 10 pages of discussion to get a good grip of this business structure, besides I have quite a few other questions. I would really appreciate a call on 08067875571 to discuss further.

Many thanks.

Ok, so I'll be going to my local Nysc secretariat to see if I have any hope of having my current employment as my primary assignment.

With regards to getting jobs in Nigeria from abroad, check http://www.careersinafrica.com/en they hold fairs in London about twice a year or so, featuring several employers all over Africa who come to recruit for Foreign trained Africans. I've never attended a fair, but I think one has to pre-register, upload your CV and then get invitations from interested employers to meet them at the fair. I also know of a Nigerian HR consultant who recruits from the UK on behalf of some Nigerian companies.

In my case, I was blessed to already be working for a UK company that is affiliated to a bigger company in Nigeria, so for me, it was simply an internal transfer, hence why the NYSC was not a requirement.

That is great to know because I have already secured a job. I'll try to post an update once I make progress in that area. Thank you very much.

Ok, but what are my options, especially now that you can only serve with govt agencies.

Is there any chance that I can be allowed to serve with one of the big banks? The bank accepting me is not an issue.

Hi 9jabizinfo,

I'm in a similar position to you, I.e. over 5 years post uni work experience (studied in the UK). Now a chartered banker in a management level position. I consider being forced to do the NYSC in some remote school as waste of one year of my life, not to talk of the impact it could have on my career, considering I will have other natural occasions (children by God's grace) that will already do that. I want to live in my country again so desperately and this has become a big dilemma for me. I do have a lot of financial commitments as well that will make it impossible for me to take such a pay cut even for 1 year.

If you have more information about this or how you've decided to proceed with yours, will really appreciate if you could share.

By the way, the '30 year old' rule is that you are exempted if you got your first degree after you are 30. I know people over 30 that had to do their Nysc after they relocated to Nigeria.

Regards

What about Abuja or Lagos underground? Learn to appreciate what others have done and stop being an egomaniac! At least the Brits built an efficient rail system and do not discriminate between Brits and immigrants like you. When Brits come to Abuja, what underground system or efficient road transport system can they use? Even the air is populated with air molues!

My response to davidylan - i noticed u don't live in nigeria urself, so if u know anything about economies, u should know this - u pay for what u see and what u expect. If u visit lagos or abuja, u're NOT expecting any form of an underground system so u pay REASONABLE prices for overground transport. London has the most expensive and one of the worst transport system in the EU so yes, i will moan at the crappy service i receive because i'm PAYING for it and in POUNDS not NAIRA.

Hope that makes sense, and i wont take offence you for calling me an egomaniac.

To babyfayce - i hope u're beginning to enjoy london now. I agree with most people who said its not the greatest place to be, but try dining out. I don't know if its just me and the people i know but nigerians dont seem to be interested in other foods apart from theirs and maybe chinese. it might be expensive, but at least its an experience and it gives u a sense of service and stuff like that that u dont get either at all or not in a lot of places in nigeria.

To TexazzPete- dont know the last time u came to the UK but please, london underground is an insult. there's nothing efficient about it. Its too crowded, smelly, dirty, except maybe for the jubilee line. And dont even let me get started on the surface trains,

@ Lesfrosty

Indeed, if you love your man, you will do all this things. But on the other hand, he has to appreciate me for these things, he can't just 'expect' me to be obedient - like he has a right to it. At the end of the day, I'm human and I deserve equal respect. I definately don't want to be the head or run the home.

@ Kajad

As per the rate of divorce, could it be because one party is unwilling to compromise (decision making and all), or perhaps one takes the other for granted? But then again, you said 'the West'. Divorce rate is on the increase in Nigeria too. Not counting those who are staunchly against the idea and bear a nightmare 'for the sake of their children'.

Point is, give me a good reason, treat me fairly along the way, don't act like you're my boss or a god. It's an agreement, I have a right to pull out. And i definately don't always have to be the one to compromise. But I might chose to stay and live a sham- either way, my happiness is at stake. I don't think I'm asking for too much.

@ Desiree

Thanks for the advice. But its not just about who you hang out with or where you go. So where's the right circle? church? I'm a Christian but you see, a high percentage of 'brothers' in church have a hidden agenda too. Don't get me wrong, I don't mean all Nigerian men. This is my point, if Nigerian men in the US or UK can't appreciate Nigerian women, are we still obliged to chill for them?

@ Kajad
No offence, but i still don't agree with you. A relationship is a two-way street, especially in this day and age. The media encourages independence, free will and even 'singleness' (for lack of a more appropriate word). The economy makes women work as hard, sometimes even harder than men. You have to clarify to me why I still have to be 'obedient' to you when we're both going through the same system and there's good reasons why i should not conform.
Traditional theories are fast disappearing in the wake of westernization. Obedience is overrated; if it is to satisfy your male ego, you might as well forget it. Think about this; most non-African women don't know what the word means. Our women have more respect for the instituton of marriage - which is preceded by a successful base(relationship)

I don't know about the US, Chi-chi, but in the UK, Nigerian men are the ones to avoid. They're just out to tap that a**. Besides, u don't necessarily have to marry a Nigerian; Love(if u believe in it) knows no race or country. 

To the dude with the one-track-general-purpose mind: i don't believe some people still dwell in that old age bullsh*t of women are bossy/not submissive. Whatever!