A new thread for NNPC Hopefuls

[iHope]

@bebrief, bb1, debrown, Jamfad2 and co. It gladdens my soul that there still exists forward thinking realists like u great men. This gives me renewed hope in the entity called Nigeria. I'm totally in support of ur actions, and will to do anything legally possible to achieve ur objectives.

Food for thought,for those who oppose this, why didn't u stay at home or cry out against the recent protests,even a pastor (Tunde Bakare) came out to voice out his concerns. He cld easily have stayed at home praying. God doesn't condone laziness.
"Evil will continue to survive as long as good pple decide to do nothing"

[4gkevin]

@ Bebrief and ALL; I think this is the right time we can let the country know about our pains, especially with the on going clean up in NNPC. Bebrief has done a good work and is highly commendable. There is this thread mate, davinchi who works in a media house. We can partner with him for more insight on how to finally hit the nail on the head. I tell you, one of the statements that will come out from the Minister of petroleum is that they are finished with the recruitment exercise only to contact they successful persons. However, the article need to be read over and over for some corrections to be made. I suggest that after it has been successfully published, we can now share it on social networks for more awareness. The power to change lies in our hands as I see us get our letters as soon as we are ready. Thumb up for Bebrief article. @Jesus Army, you can say when one two things into this vital point and step spearheaded by bebrief and many supporters. Thk u all/.

[Bebrief]

@debrown, thanks so much for your comments and valuable contacts. I had a very good conversation with your man. As you advised, I shall also incorporate the aspirations of the DPR hopefuls in the publication, since we are all together in this struggle. More power to your elbows.

[pyrated]

I am in total support of the article...please lets come out with a good one..so we can deliberate on it quick...those who work in d media houses shud help us now...pls dont shield urself from this...cos we just have to act fast...let's not be too religious cos even d KINDOM OF GOD suffereth violence and d violent once takeh it by forcce...my fellow hopefuls...we have prayed,fasted,wished and hoped for our letters to ccome..but it's stocked...the option now is to apply wisdom by reminding them (nnpc) that we are still interested...i want to suggest that in d proposed article, we shud make reference to d 2008 recruitment that was eventually cancelled...uhope u get d logic...pls let's speak with one voice and ccome out with something substantial...i know when it's in one media house..d others too will want to talk abt it and pple dat need to be questioned will be questioned.
pls...if u have any link in channels and stv it will be a good platform.

[CHAIRMAN.MAO]

Guys! Pls this is not a forum to discuss about Boko Haram. Let's focus on our cause! I've taken the bull by the horn to prepare a case write-up on our behalf. Here is my draft, pls make your comments and additions and we shall decide by what means to publish it:

NNPC AND THE BANE OF TRANSFORMATION

As we enter into a new phase in the clean-up of the nation's oil and gas industry, which remains in the foreseeable future the back-bone of our nation's economy, it is import to note some salient issues attendant to the transformation that we seek as a nation in the oil and gas industry. These pertinent issues, like the on-going fuel subsidy probe, are not only essential for the growth of the sector and for attracting new investments, it will also create more jobs for our unemployed.

The recent events following the fuel subsidy removal has not only unraveled the corrupt dealings and weaknesses of the nation's oil and gas sector, but it has also brought to the front-burners the need to transform the sector sooner than later. No wonder the much debated Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) is now open for a speedy passage with the inauguration of a PIB Task Force by the Minister of Petroleum Resources. One of the prominent changes the PIB will bring is the incorporated Joint Ventures (IJVs), as viable companies with their a degree of autonomy to operate NNPC's JV portfolios. The gas sector shall also be de-bottlenecked, freeing up more gas for power generation projects, thereby reducing gas flaring.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is and shall remain a cornerstone of Nigeria's oil and gas industry, as a regulator and player in a clean and transparent industry. The changes that are anticipated are however meant to sanitize and not to destroy our collective heritage. For without a strong regulator, the industry shall become a football field without a referee. Therefore, it is important we appreciate the essential role played by NNPC and it's subsidiaries in providing an enabling and regulated environment to do business in both the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry.

This transformation must begin with the human capital. It therefore means that corrupt officials be shown the way out and new ones brought in. Nigeria is blessed abundantly blessed with human resources and we should tap into this to actualize this goal. This requires bringing in both new, qualified and experienced minds as well as training and equipping them to lead the transformation process, as the NNPC is obviously understaffed. The last concluded recruitment process was in 2006. Six years now, the corporation is yet to call new hands through the nationwide recruitment process.

It is worthy of note that the NNPC has in 2008 started a recruitment process, which was later botched. Another recruitment process was started in 2010 and up till date, successful candidates are yet to be called to resume duties. It is sad that in a nation where jobs are most needed and available avenues for job creation are not utilized. There is no better time than now for the NNPC to conclude the current recruitment process. It shall therefore be left with ample time to train and equip the new intakes properly for the task ahead, as the cleanup process continues.

Recently, the President recently directed all government ministries, parastatals and agencies with pending recruitments to conclude same, but this directive is yet to be followed to the later by the NNPC. With the huge resources already expended by the corporation on two consecutive nationwide recruitments, there is no justification for the continued delay in the release of the results of the last recruitment/interviews successful candidates issued appointment letters.

Thank you very much for taking your time to come up with this article. I guess we have been patient enough and this is the right time to act. However, i have two more suggestions to make in addition to what my colleagues have earlier contributed. 1. I guess we should make the title of the article a bit catchier for example “NNPC’S TRANSFORMATION AND HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT”. This type of title will at a glance make any reader envisage the content of the article. 2. We should ensure that the article is published in at least one of the national dailies because of wider coverage. I don’t know how we are going to do it. Though i know this will be difficult because of the possible amount of money involved and the sensitivity of the matter. However, that‘s our best bet if our article is to achieve its desired objective. These are just my personal views and all constructive observations and criticisms are welcomed. I pray that we all be successful at the end of the day. Thank you.

[Bebrief]

@CHAIRMAN.MAO, thanks for you comments and suggested change of topic. The caption "NNPC’S TRANSFORMATION AND HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT" and "NNPC AND THE BANE OF TRANSFORMATION" can well drive home the same or varying messages to the reader. I think it's a good one, however we should try not to present an over-bloated headline. You'll observe I tried as much as possible to make the article simple and straight-to-the-point. The piece is also un-offensive and devoid of obscure grammar. The idea of making "Human Capital" the headline may indicate that the writer is just interested in getting the job, rather than projecting the issue at stake as an integral part of the on-going transformation going on in NNPC and in the Oil and Gas industry. Being objective and holistic at the same time, enables the reader after reading the piece to come to his independent judgement on the merits of the argument, rather than creating a notion of an induced opinion.

I leave the house to come up with their thinking on this and make their case on both titles.

@All, your comments and observations are well noted and appreciated.

We're moving forward!

[bb1]

It is high time we took our stand on this NNPC 2010/2011 recruitment exercise or we blame ourselves at the end. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, for how long we will wait for the deceit.

[Bebrief]

@pyrated, I did mention the botched 2008 recruitment exercise, as well the lack of justification for the delays in issuing appointment letters, considering the huge resources already expended by the corporation on two consecutive nationwide recruitment exercises in 2008 and 2010 respectively.

The article has also been edited of typo error and modified from it's original version to accommodate the same aspirations of DPR hopefuls.

Remain blessed.

[Alanu Loluwa]

debrief has done a 1daful job but i advise that the last paragraph be edited because it sounds like an order or command. I think it can be refined

[pyrated]

i have read d article....it's a good one...i am also talking to someone who works in vanguard to see if she can help us publish it...i will keep u posted, but if u have any other means pls contact them...i see victory coming

[merrylake]

Be brief welldone!i liked the article..it made an interesting read! however, i think the paragraph talking about the recruitment should come earlier. it is supposed to be the main point of the article-my opinion.

[Alanu Loluwa]

I suggest the last paragraph should look like something like the statement paragraph in quote. The reason being that NNPC really is at will to conclude the recruitment or not. Please it is a suggestion oooo.

Recently, the President directed all government ministries, parastatals and agencies with pending recruitments to conclude same, but this directive is yet to be followed to the later by the NNPC. With the huge resources already expended by the corporation on two consecutive nationwide recruitments, there is no justification for the continued delay in the release of the results of the last recruitment/interviews successful candidates issued appointment letters.

"In line with a recent Presidential directive that all wastages in government be reduced and all government ministries, parastatals and agencies with pending recruitments conclude same, NNPC would definitely be doing a lot of good to the Nigerian youth and the nation by ensuring that it’s last recruitment in which it has expended a lot of resources is concluded."

[BALY]

I totally agree with you.Well done guys. I'm so proud to be a member of this house.

I suggest the last paragraph should look like something like the statement paragraph in quote. The reason being that NNPC really is at will to conclude the recruitment or not. Please it is a suggestion oooo.

Recently, the President directed all government ministries, parastatals and agencies with pending recruitments to conclude same, but this directive is yet to be followed to the later by the NNPC. With the huge resources already expended by the corporation on two consecutive nationwide recruitments, there is no justification for the continued delay in the release of the results of the last recruitment/interviews successful candidates issued appointment letters.

"In line with a recent Presidential directive that all wastages in government be reduced and all government ministries, parastatals and agencies with pending recruitments conclude same, NNPC would definitely be doing a lot of good to the Nigerian youth and the nation by ensuring that it’s last recruitment in which it has expended a lot of resources is concluded."