₦airaland Forum

andrewtosin:
like 1st week of October?

Most probably, yes!

Hi Guys,

Be careful not to give in to this buying slot of a thing , at this eleventh hour! There’s a certain guy that is usually privy to lists, either N-power, CBN Agric loan, or even recruitments. He picks hopefuls numbers and asks ridiculous things claiming he’s from the office of the CoS. Just be extra careful.

Your name may already be on the list and the person probably knows.. clean N1m ontop your head, Lol.

So, the only new thing I reliably heard today was that, of the certain number to be recruited per state, some states didn’t even have up to that number interviewed. So they might have most of their interviewees hired and then top up with contract staff especially if they’re from the said states.

Resumption is still October!

Last lap guys, wish us all the best!!

Andre92:
@mosgoon, I strongly believe Jarus must have heard about this recruitment cancellation and wouldn't' come here to say anything because of the sensitivity of the issue. I was called toxic for quoting my source. Mind u I got this info from someome close to the GMD during their trip to mecca. I still maintain all we have to do is pray because the reality of things is that recruitment will be through the back door just like CBN. Ask your friends with reliable sources they have started sending in their Cvs. Cheers.

Lol!
Which trip to Mecca? To what end are you doing this?

FYI, the GMD was in Maiduguri for Sallah, paid a courtesy call on the Governor on the 12th of August. Came back to Abuja same day.

Stop, please!

Jarus:
All points are agreeable. You're welcome.

I prefer to be addressed as Jarus on Nairaland. Kindly edit your opening statement. Those who quoted him should kindly edit the quote in their comments too pls. Thx

Oh, Noted pls. I have effected the change.

Have a beautiful weekend.

Enrypech:
I read your last sentence and I became happy. Don't know why.(on a lighter note, lol)

Sir, I love your maturity and sincerity.

Lol, yeah? May His bountiful grace find us all, NNPC or elsewhere.

Thank you, Sir.

joobseekar:
Thanks for the swift reply.

Muchas Gracias

De Nàda, Amigo.

olaidefat:
DPR 2016 or 2013?

2016, Sir.

joobseekar:
Bro, checking through your previous posts, it seems you applied for GT role during the last DPR recruitment, if that's the case, were you eventually given the job? if No, what is or do you think is the reason you didn't get the job then?

in this NNPC recruitment, have you been paid Tfare?

Yes Sir, I did apply for the DPR 2016. No Sir, I didn’t get the job. I really can’t say why but I believe the recruitment was a tad transparent, even though it had hiccups at the end. I had colleagues whom I believe got it on merit. Some others went through the window. Others were rumored to have even bought it, sadly.

I have it on good authority that NNPC is trying to avoid the hullabaloo of DPR 2016.

No I’ve not been paid.

Jarus:
I think we are giving too much weight to this recruitment in the national scheme of things. NNPC is recruiting GTs, few supervisors and a couple of Managers - low level people in the NNPC scheme of things, not to talk of national petroleum industry. It is not that COOs or GGMs are the ones they are sourcing for. If change in executive management within NNPC did not significantly stall the process, I don't see how inauguration of ministers has anything to do with issuance of offer.

For NNPC Board approval, if at all it is required for this recruitment, it is usually before commencement of the whole process (usually included in annual budget of the organization, and in few cases, specific approval at Board meetings). Even if final post-interview list still has to be approved by NNPC Board, there is nothing that says the current NNPC Board cannot do that. We all know the Minister of Petroleum is statutorily the Chair of NNPC Board, but we have an alternate Chair in the absence of minister and Board meetings can still hold.

NNPC Board has far more important things (like project approvals, state of the global industry etc) to discuss at Board level than recruitment of low level NNPC employees.

My 2 cents.

Jarus, Eid Mubarak!

The Corporation drafted its most Senior and Experienced Staff amongst others, across all Subsidiaries for the Interview Exercise. They all converged in Abuja for well over 10 days for that assignment, away from their duty posts. I believe the recruitment is one of the current important Projects the the Corporation is embarking on. It is naive to suggest otherwise.

Permit me to remind you Sir that the Corporation is still a Parastatal/Agency of Government, under the Federal Ministry of Petroleum with its operations subject to decisions of its Tenders Board, Governing Board, Ministerial Supervision as well as National Assembly standing committee's oversight. What you have painted is typical of what accrues in the Private Sector where there is full independence and near zero external pressure/influence. The Corporation is not immune to bureaucracy typical of Civil Service, let alone political influence.

However, I strongly believe the recruitment is transparent and credible thus far. In fact, it might even end with little or no influence depending on how certain things play out (I wish I can say more on this). We all know the President's Chief of Staff is a member of the NNPC Board,this is somewhat a plus to Mgt. I just felt it was needless to run into the arms of 'hungry' new politicians with the recruitment when they could simply end it. DPR 2013 utilized that window period if you recall, NNPC tried same in 2011 but dragged feet till Diezani came and put a halt on it. The union had to protest before she 'okayed' it in 2012. I understand its a whole different scenario now.

I don't think I have suggested anything contrary to what you've stated regarding the what is expected of the Board Chair, and his roles. Though it is also pertinent to mention that major contracts approvals and procurement implementation is handled by the Tenders Board while approvals for work programmes and corporate plans/budget is handled by the Governing Board. They are not the same.

I work in an Agency under the Presidency. I started a postgraduate program in 2016. It will interest you to know that approvals for something as trivial as Study Leave, or Secondment, Or even Leave of Absence goes all the way to our Governing Council. The SGF is a member of the Council. You can just imagine. Its not the same in some other parastatals.

I agree with you some of the concerns may seem to just be over-flogging the issue, as they may have been taken care of already.

I wish us all the best. Thanks for engaging!

There’s simply no reason why this recruitment should surpass this week, honestly. All has been done and dusted.
Interestingly, the President is inaugurating his cabinet next week. The management of the Corporation is well aware of what that implies.

The President appointed Dr. Thomas John to perform the statutory functions of the Petroleum Minister as it relates to the Corporation (being it’s Board Chair), amongst which is ratifying/signing the recruitment ‘into law’. The coming of a New Minister on August 21st can possibly slur the process onwards, or not. There’s also possibility of influence from other Cabinet Ministers.

As regards payments of Transport Fares, it is logical to suggest that it is a bottom-up payment pattern starting mostly with people interviewed on later days. Although, even at that they seem to be ‘picking’.

Yesterday, I spoke with someone who had been giving me superb Info, whether there was new updates (as I’m also having conflicts resuming school). Although he’s out of office, he maintained 2nd/3rd week of August for notifications and September for resumption. I just believe current/updated information is air-tight and within certain circle.

Let’s keep hope alive. All the best folks!

Good Day Everyone,

It was great reading some of the experiences. It is safe to say there are quite a number of intelligent people just observing the thread. It is well!

I am curious as to whether there are EH Reservoir Engineer applicants on this thread, be kind to indicate please if any.

I was interviewed on the 1st of July, by Panel 1. It was an interesting one with Questions ranging from Petroleum Economics, Safety, Reservoir Development and experience from my present place of work.

I later found out one of the panelist is a Chief Geoscientist with degrees from Ivy League Unis from the UK. NNPC really put forward their best guys for this exercise, from all subsidiaries.

While we await the outcomes with Sabr, I wish us all the very best!

Cheers!

mathology5431:
True talk,
@chasteguy, we need to give this guy automatic membership.
Signed
Zonal secretary, Local men committee for NNPC

Lol! Local boy is honored.

joobseekar:
But some sauces are saying it's only interview score they'll use...

Well, a lot can change. I believe modalities have been set for the processes and they'd do well to follow through.

c12112:
Now these are the real issues about this recruitment.

In coming days, the reality of how the final list will be will become clearer.

People did well. I was told of guys who scored 90s in the interview. In fact, I was told of the score of someone close to me by my source and he said: "If it's passing, she passed but what state is she from?" So you can imagine.

If we are all honest, a very large number of people had wonderful interview experience and the panelists didn't make anything easier by displaying positive mannerisms towards everyone. So you can't say really.

This recruitment will end and a lot of people will not make it, not cos they didn't do well, but FCC is at work here.

No theory as already propounded here will work, trust me.

FCC vs Available Roles will be the deciding factor. Na all of us pass but pass get level pass pass.

Peace

This is true, I had wanted to reply your earlier post and add a few things some days back but was a tad too busy.

I was at the Commission (FCC) yesterday, for a different thing anyway. But it seems there's open communication and they are expecting correspondence within the week. They were busy collating results through last week at the Towers (it used to be summation of CBT and Interview scores).

August is sacrosanct, resumption in September. It appears there's a stern directive to deliver a very transparent process (the DPR recruitment 'issues' affected the tenure extension of the Dir., so you can deduce..)

I strongly believe a lot of people will be employed, merit-based. The numbers on here are (plus or minus) what they've been saying they'll employ.

I wish us all the best, it's an interesting contest.

Cheers!

Onyiridike:
My dear, I asked a simple question that requires yes or no as answer.

I am not a recruiter.

Okay

tolesky:
Are we sure the recruitment won't be carried over to 2019?

I know this might still fall under 'speculation', but from their last management meeting, resumption of new intakes is by end of first quarter 2018.

Pdirac:
If the 2weeks notice is to go by, then 4th of December isn't feasible anymore.

Exactly my line of thought! But lets see what happens.

[quote author=Amoskadiri post=62675409][/quote]HBP? far from it bro. I was just trying to explain to the original poster if his 4th Dec was sacrosanct then bla bla bla...

Onyiridike:
Are you sure there is a standard?

lol, no I'm not. You are the recruitment expert, wouldn't you want to give everyone the chance to overcome whatever challenges that may hinder them from showing up for your interview? In my experience over the years, I've observed a minimum of 2 weeks mostly.

Bekeel:
All sort of information, what a platform to behold. Some are even eating and drinking DPR, imagine some people commenting around 12am last midnight. God please help. I command every high BP in any one disappear, receive the peace that passes all understanding. Let sense fall on some people here. Shalom.

LoL, if you were referring to some of us, it wasn't 12 am where we are . Amen to your prayers!

modash:
Any idea on when bsc cadre is going to commence??

I don’t know mate, I just made inferences. It’s usually a week between the diploma guys and GT/EH.

Onyiridike:
You may not have that luxury of 2 weeks. Start preparing already.

You will be lucky if you are given 1 week this time.

I doubt that though, you think they’re in a hurry as we are? Nah

They’re well awaythere are people that will have to plan a trip into the country. 2 weeks is the standard, but who knows.

Goodluck to you!

Tamihawtt87:
Lol don't be DECEIVED. Even the people that were added and sent update email were selected via result not the initial aptitude test. If you doubt that ask any engineer that got the recent update email. They probably had a first class. Anyone with portal closed now will take a miracle or stakeholder slot to get an invite. No need for arguments..interview still on for 4th so hopefully invites should be sent soon n all this will be put to rest. Goodluck everyone

For the first set of applicants to be interviewed on 4th Dec, invitations should be sent latest Friday 24th Nov, or over the weekends. They usually allow 2 weeks from announcement. I think they will also start with Diploma guys!

babagy82:
...baya kwana da yunwa

Kwarai!

I feel you bro!

But how it goes down in those committees is usually negotiations, depending on the calibre of men in the composition of the C'ttee. Chairmen don't always walk away with slots alone. For FIRS, finance C'ttee members got at least 2 each the last time.

As for recommendation letters, these days they amount to nothing sadly, but its still a move.

Yes, most of the posts on here agree that DPR still hire on merit, if you've been following.

Goodluck to everyone!

insperyadyou:
My guy those senators/Reps things don't work again. We have collected a lot of recommendation letters from senators/rep members which never saw the light of the day. If you are a Chairman House Committee or Chairman Senate Committee on petroleum in the Downstream/Upstream sector, the highest you can get is one slot after much lobbying even. Recruitment of this kind is not done that way as international best practices is still adhered to to a reasonable degree of accuracy even though we cannot rule out some irregularities. To get this job , you must have sublime faith in your creator and faith in yourself too because only then will you have faith in the whole process.

Politicians, lol! They don't only own stakes in this recruitment, they are the stake!!

Apart, of course, from top Political Godfathers that just make dying minute phone calls and everything changes in their favor, there are those that follow it all step of the way. In the NASS for e.g, there are committees of Petroleum Upstream and Downstream for both Senate and Reps. Each C'ttee member is quaranteed a slot, at least I know that was what happened in 2013.

In the individual State Governor's Offices (Office of the Head of Service to be precise) , there is usually a recruitment unit that liaises with their State Commissioner at FCC in vetting applicants to make sure their interests are somewhat reflected in a major recruitment.

Why I am saying all these is simple, so those who can reach out to their Reps/Senators/FCC Commissioners can and should, you never know what move of yours may be the connecting dot for you. Above all, Pray.

A piece of advice to some of you on here, whenever you are in an interactive forum like this, just take what you deem relevant and move along. Some of the attitudes on display here will get you nowhere.

last last hausa people say "mai uwa a gindin murhu..."

Peace!

Guys, you all need to calm down and just pray.

All these permutations I'm reading on here, and the level of confidence in some posts, some of us will definitely be disappointed.

We should know that so many factors will come into play;

1. Federal Character.. this is the most important. Those guys at FCC will never let Qouta allocations be disproportionate. Hence, people with low scores will easily glide through in states with less competition.

2. The Nigerian Senate is keenly observing this whole process, even more than us, of course with their own interests too. They are also behind Qouta system as against overall performance. The leaked list of one of the MHR (Rep. Doguwa) to DPR is one of many.

3. Then there is the Engine Room (Presidency). This will obviously take a large chunk of the favor slots, as we've seen in many recent recruitment and scholarship schemes.

4. And then the good part... DPR has a history of recruiting a very good number based on merit, regardless! The job requires one to at least be sound upstairs. To be fair to those guyz that usually come in through favors, they're also usually very sound guyz. I've had colleagues back in school who were DPR staff, trust me their IQ no be here. lol

In light of all these, I am positive invites will cut across all sectors, even 'some' that did not apply.

But Hey, if you dont get invited, its not the end of the world yeah? Struggle continues!

GUYS, Praaayy!!!

Alright Guys!

Nobody should feel disqualified at this point. There are so many combinations of Scenarios that could have come to play;

1. Truly the site was bugged

2. In an effort to compile and send results to DPR, Snapnet made those changes.

3. That those whom have tampered with their profiles either by downloading or editing have their profiles closed, but not necessarily disqualified?

4. That Snapnet is working on profiles batch by batch and that those with closed profiles are the ones with earlier application numbers?

The above mentioned is just an observation. But definitely they are in the efforts of inviting applicants for interview, I was told 1st week of November, but you never know!

Remain calm, and pray! Peace

No you are not, when are you writing yours?

BestieSome:
Am I the only one for geologist graduate trainee?

Hello guys,
Anyone applied for GT Geologist and writing test in ABJ?

I have soft copy of Geology of Nigeria, might be helpful.

The GT and EH test is most likely from 24th - 29th of July. Those of you outside the country, ready your tickets!

Hello guys, my first time here! hope you all good.
We are expecting to answer GMAT format CBT i suppose?
good luck to you all.

Some good fellow kindly assist with the past questions please resengr2015@gmail.com.
Gracias!