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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Halliburton and Shell Petroleum over the alleged involvement of their firms in the distribution of $180 million and $240 million bribe funds respectively.

Daily Sun learnt that formal letters of invitation for the two CEOs to appear at the EFCC’s head office in Abuja today, November 30, were sent to the Nigerian head offices of the two companies in Lagos on Monday.

Operatives of the anti-graft agency had last week raided the two companies where about 21 of their expatriate and Nigerian top officials were arrested. They were granted administrative bail over the weekend while their travel documents were seized.

Apart from the invited CEOs billed to appear today, the MDs of Technip and Saipem, both of who are linked to the Halliburton bribe scam are also to report in the Abuja office of the EFCC besides four other expatriate officials of Panalpina and two from Halliburton.

Beside this, eight Nigerian officials of Halliburton as well as seven of their counterparts in Panalpina will also face EFCC interrogators at the commission’s office in Lagos today.

While the Halliburton, Technip and Saipem officials are being probed over a $180 million bribe scam, Shell and Panalpina officials are being grilled over the alleged complicity of their companies in the sharing of $240 million bribe to some officials in Nigeria, Angola, Libya and other countries between 2001 and 2006.
When contacted on the invitations to the companies’ officials, EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Femi Babafemi, said the summons were part of on-going investigations of the bribery scams.

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The Save Nigeria Group on Monday confirmed that the Presidency offered $50,000 (about N7.45m) to its delegation that visited President Goodluck Jonathan on November 22.

A United States-based Nigerian news portal, Saharareporters, claimed on Monday that the SNG convener, Pastor Tunde Bakare, said that the money was sent back to the Presidency through one of Jonathan’s ‘unofficial’ aides.

But the Minister of Niger Delta, Mr. Godsday Orubebe, whom the news portal alleged sent the ‘unofficial aide,’ to deliver the money, denied the claim.

Saharareporters had on Sunday reported that the SNG was offered the sum to drop its supposed opposition to the President’s ambition to contest the 2011 presidential poll.

However, Mr. Tony Uranta who was described as the aide by the news portal reacted to the report on his Facebook page on Sunday. He said that Saharareporters misrepresented the crux of the meeting between the President and the Bakare-led delegation.

Specifically, Uranta denied that Jonathan discussed his ambition to contest the 2011 presidential election with the SNG delegation. He also stated that no money was offered to the SNG team.

But Saharareporters claimed that Bakare, who is also the founder of the Latter Rain Assembly, a pentecostal church based in Lagos, said the report was factual.

According to the news agency, the cleric said during a telephone interview on Monday, that Orubebe, offered the $50,000 to SNG delegation on behalf of Jonathan.

The group, said the news agency, had met with Jonathan to review his performance in office.

Bakare was quoted by Saharareporters as saying, “You can quote me. I don‘t do deals and I don‘t lie. Tony [Uranta] could be saving his own face. Tony lied that he didn‘t collect the money from us.

“There are living witnesses. Orubebe has confirmed to me that the money was returned. Mr. President is aware through Oronto Douglas (Jonathan’s Senior Special Adviser on Strategy) that we returned the money through Tony.”

The clergyman reportedly added that the SNG spokesman, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, himself and other officials of the group went to the meeting with Jonathan with a written document that explained why they would not support his candidacy.

But Orubebe distanced himself and the Presidency from offering money to the SNG, saying there was no need for it.

In a statement titled, “No reason to bribe SNG”, Orubebe said that Bakare might have been quoted out of context.

He noted that the SNG had in the past spoken out against the state of affairs in the country during the prolonged sickness of the late President Umaru Yar’Adua, without any prompting from Jonathan.

The minister said he was shocked and disappointed at the claims attributed to Bakare.

While admitting that bribery was abhorrent in all forms, the minister added that it would be an insult to offer $50,000 to individuals of the stature of Bakare and other members of the SNG.

He said, “I have read, with a deep sense of shock and disappointment, allegations made against me in an online medium, claiming that I attempted to bribe the leadership of the Save Nigeria Group, SNG, after a visit with the President.

“I find these allegations deeply distressing, and I am certain that the highly respected Pastor Tunde Bakare must have been quoted out of context.

“I am forced to react to these allegations only because I would consider it an insult for anyone to attempt to bribe someone of that stature, visiting with his group, $50,000.

“True, a bribe is a bribe, no matter the sum. This is the reason why I am all the more concerned and worried about these claims.

“What I however find intriguing is that there is absolutely no reason to bribe the SNG.

“The story is a false story that should be dismissed by all right thinking persons.”
Source: Punch Newspapers – www.punchontheweb,com

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Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation () is the National Oil Company of Nigeria and a major player in the Nigerian and International Oil and Gas Industry. Its operations span across the complete Oil and Gas Value Chain covering, upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.

The role:

  • Undergo the Foundation Skills Training Program and the Initial Professional Development Program.
  • Work as part of a team, learning and contributing to the achievement of business goals and departmental bottom line.
  • Develop into a well rounded technical professional within 3 – 5 years.

The ideal candidate profile:

  • Candidates should posses a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of second class upper (2:1) in the following areas:
    • Sciences: Geology, Geophysics, Computer Science, Physics, Surveying and Mathematics.
    • Engineering: Petroleum , Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil Environmental, Pipeline, Marine and Computer Engineering.
    • Business/Finance:  Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance, etc
    • Social Sciences: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources etc.
    • Humanities: Mass Communications, English, History, etc.
    • Law
    • Medical and Health Sciences: Pharmacy, Radiography, Laboratory Science, Dentistry, Occupational Health, and Nursing
  • Candidates must have graduated in the last 5 years and must not be more than 29 years by December, 2010.
  • Candidates must have completed the mandatory NYSC program.
  • Good leadership, verbal and written communication and computer skills.
  • Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills and have ability to do well in a multi discipline and culturally diverse workplace.

Click here for the Graduate Trainee Application

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Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) invites application from suitably qualified Nigerian for recruitment.

The Agency is a parastatal under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Aviation charged with the responsibility of providing Air Traffic and Air navigation Services in Nigeria

1)   Air Traffic Control Officer Cadets
Candidates should possess a good University degree in any of the following discipline: Physics, Geography, Mathematics or any of the Physical Science

Candidates applying for this post must not be above 28 years of age by June 2011.

This is a Training Post. Candidates selected will undergo 24 – Months
Air Traffic Course at NCAT Zaria under the supervision of NAMA leading to the award of the College Diploma. Only candidates who successfully completed the course would be offered permanent employment.

2)   Air Traffic System Officer II & I (GL 08 & 09)
Candidates should possess a good University degree or HND in Electrical/Electronics, Computer and Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications and Physics with Electronics

Experience on similar position will be added advantage.

Candidates applying for this post must not be above 28years of age by June 2011

SELECTION METHOD
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED FOR AN APTITUDE TEST.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should forward their applications with current CV and supporting documents, including their contact address within 6 weeks of this publication to:

The Managing Director
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency
Murtala Muhammed Airport
PMB 21084
Ikeja – Lagos

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Arik Air International Ltd operates through its subsidiary, Arik Air Limited. The company provides human resource and marketing services for the airlines . The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Arik Air is a wholly-owned Nigerian airline with a commitment to the people of Nigeria to deliver new standards in aviation.
Job Title: Graduate Engineers

Applications are invited from qualified graduates of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, and Materials Engineering, to take up a rewarding career in Avionics and Aircraft engineering /maintenance.

Requirements
The candidates required for this position should not be more than 25 years of age by 31st December 2010 and possess Bachelors Degree, minimum of second class (upper division). In addition, candidates should have an SSCE Certificate with credits in five subjects at one sitting.

As applications are welcomed from every part of Nigeria, candidates will be required to provide evidence of their local government of origin.

Job Specification
In addition to going through a systematic training program that will lead to obtaining appropriate certifications, successful candidates shall provide high standard of technical support to line maintenance and daily flight operations.

This includes checking of support equipments, transportation of spares and tooling and support to certifying engineers during defect analysis, monitoring of repetitive defects, and assessment of defects, while maximizing safety and reliability at optimum cost.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their current CVs to: [email protected]

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The Graduate Training Programme is designed to develop tomorrow’s leader and equip them with the right professional and soft skills required to survive in the dynamic business world.

Subsequent to a highly competitive selection process: shortlisted candidates will undergo a structured, broad-based training programme involving both formal and on the job learning. At the end of the programme, successful candidates will be considered for permanent positions within the company

Requirements:

Prospective candidates will be professional, passionate, ambitious and able to demonstrate a high level of integrity. They will be team players, who exhibit a high level of respect and must possess the following:

  • Bachelor or Master Degree with minimum of Second Class Upper Division (2:1) in any discipline
  • NYSC Discharge Certificate
  • Minimum of 5 B’s and 2 C’s in WASC, SSCE or GCE ‘O’ in one sitting, which must include Mathematics and English.

Age:

Not more than 25 years as of the 31st December 2010

The programme is open only to graduates who obtained their Bachelor’s degree in the last four years.

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For all these positions, candidates must be full computer literate, fluent in English, other Nigerian languages is an advantage as would be French. The gross remuneration will be fixed according to the EU salary grid and will be raised depending on years of relevant professional experience.

The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria applies a policy of equal opportunities. Background information on European Union activities in Nigeria can be found on the Delegation’s website:
www.delnga.ec.europa.eu, europa.eu. The EV Delegation provides its employees with an attractive remuneration medical reimbursement and pension scheme.
Job Position 1: Press & Information Officer (1 vacant post): Job No: 4785
The press & information officer is expected to provide professional expertise to the Delegation and lead all phases of the information and communication work such as, liaising with the local and international media; Developing cooperation relationship and establishing a contact data base on media; Communicating and Handling press and public inquiries on the activities of the European Union in general, and the European Union Delegation to Nigeria in particular; Advising and assisting the Delegation in information and public relations activities including coordinating interviews, press conferences and press releases; Generally developing and implementing the Information & Communication Strategy of the EU Delegation as may be directed by the Head of Delegation.
Education and experience
University Degree preferably in journalism/ communications. Computer literate and desk top publishing. A minimum of 10 year’s professional experience as a journalist in the print or electronic media. Work experience in the area of communication with development agencies. diplmatic missions or international organizations would be an advantage .

Job Position 2: Project Officer – Development Cooperation (Section of Rural Infrastructures and Social & Economic Development) Job No: 19560
The project officer is expected to provide technical expertise to the Delegation in all phases of the project management. cycle and in particular to ensure proper appraisal, monitoring of project’s implementation and sector review, most specifically in community development projects including rural infrastructure and social and economic development; Contribution to programming and mid-tem} review of the Country Strategy Paper. Actions to promote political dialogue in the context of the EU- Nigeria Joint Way Forward and engagement with actors at state and non-state levels; Operational follow-up of community development projects with civil society.
Education and experience:
University Degree in Economics, Engineering or Law (master or equivalent). A minimum of 3 years professional experience as project manager in the area of development cooperation, preferably with international organizations. specific experience in rural infrastructure sector, knowledge of EU rules and procedures, experience in the rural infrastructure sector and rural development will be considered as an advantage
Job Position 3: Project Officer-Development Cooperation (Sector of Political/democratic governance & Civil Society) Job No: 19554
The project officer is expected to provide technical expertise to the Delegation in all phases of the project management cycle and in particular to ensure proper apprdisal, monitoring of project’s implementation and sector review most specifically in the job sector of political/democratic govemance and civil society. As part of his duty he is in charge of the implementation of support to the electoral cycle and deepening democracy programme and a number of Budget-lines thematic programmes, ‘upport to Non State Actors and communications and interactions with mass media and acts as back -up for other projects within the section.
Education and experience
University Degree in Political Science, Law or International Relations (masters or equivalent). A minimum of 3 years professional experience as project manager in the area of development cooperation, preferably with international organizations with a spund knowledge of project management and monitoring will be essential. An experience in the area of political/democratic governance, experience in working with CSO/NGO in Nigeria and experience in working with EU
Method of Application
Application letters should cite the post on a motivation letter and enclose a c.v and should be sent BY EMAIL ONLY to: [email protected]
Deadline for receipt of applications: December 17, 2010

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Experienced Professionals
The Corporation has attractive career opportunities for the following experienced professionals;

Reservoir Engineers, Geologists, Geophysicists, Stratigraphers, Petroleum Engineers and Technologists, Drilling Engineers, Well Engineers, R & D specialists etc.
Electrical, Electronics, Instrument, Inspection and Testing, Project, Chemical Engineers, Mechanical, and Rotating Equipment Engineers, Safety Officers, Land and Quantity Surveyors, Welding Technicians, Laboratory technologists etc.
HR Advisers, Accountants, Economists, IT Specialists and Computer Engineers, Legal Officers, Medical Consultants, Community Relations Officers etc.
The role:

Provide teams with supervisory and technical leadership required to achieve business objectives
Develop and implement Excellence-in-Operations strategies.
Drive performance in individual and team positions
Ensure compliance and statutory regulations etc.
The ideal candidate profile:

Candidates should have at least 6 years post graduation experience from reputed organizations and posses a University Degree with a minimum of second class lower in any of the following discipline areas:
Sciences: Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics, Stratigraphy, Computer Science, Physics, Surveying and Mathematics etc.
Engineering: Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Instrumentation, Drilling, Process, Environmental, Pipeline, Marine and Computer Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering.
Business/Finance: Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance, etc
Social Sciences: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources etc.
Humanities: Mass Communications, English, History, etc.
Medical and Health Sciences: Medical Consultant.
Candidates must not be more than 40 years by December, 2010.
Candidates must have completed the mandatory NYSC program where applicable.
Strong leadership, verbal and written communication and computer skills is must for these roles
Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills and have ability to do well in a multi-discipline and culturally diverse workplace.
Experienced Professional’s Job Details:

Drilling Engineer

(Ref no: EH/DRE.02)

The successful candidate will assist in monitoring and reviewing daily drilling operations and the collation of drilling data for regular reporting. S/he will also liaise with other operational departments for formal evaluation. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Petroleum Engineering and should not be more than 40 years.

Geologist

(Ref no: EH/GEO.01.02)

The successful candidate will assist in seismic data acquisition and interpretation, as well correlation and mud logging activities. S/he will also prepare regular geological activity reports. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Geology and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Geophysicist

(Ref no: EH/GEP.01.02 )

The successful candidate will be responsible to coordinate Geophysics Research and services to improve exploration processes. Furthermore, s/he will be responsible to process seismic data acquired on land or transition zones qualitatively and to international standard. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Geophysics and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Petroleum/Production Engineer

(Ref no: EH/PPE.01.02)

The successful candidate will monitor work-over and production operations, production related jobs and contracts with a view to achieving cost effectiveness. S/he will monitor operator’s activities in the area of initial completions, recompletion work-over and production related maintenance activities. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Petroleum Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Well Engineer

(Ref no: EH/WES.02)

The successful candidate will assist in monitoring, drilling, workover, completion and recompletion operations at well sites. S/he will also prepare monthly drilling inventory and time distribution reports. The candidate may also be required to supervise JV partners. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Reservoir Engineer

(Ref no: EH/RES.01)

The successful candidate will assist in monitoring the performance of producing reservoirs and advise management on ensuring optimal production. S/he will also carry out reservoir studies and economic evaluations of producing and non-producing fields. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Petroleum Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Mechanical Engineer

(Ref no: EH/MEE.01)

The successful candidate will maintain operations integrity, reliability and availability at the maximum level of all mechanical facilities to ensure production and deliveries according to plan and requirements. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Electrical Engineer

(Ref no: EH/ELE.02)

The successful candidate will be responsible to plan and conduct independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. S/he will also devise new approaches to problems, and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, and acceptable engineering standards. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Electrical/Instrument/Control Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Electronics Engineer

(Ref no: EH/ELT.02)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and modification of existing designs and electro-mechanical instrumentation. S/he will be involved in troubleshooting and preparation of the plant for turn-around maintenance. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Electronics Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Chemical Engineer

(Ref. no: EH/CHE.01.02)

The successful candidate will be responsible to monitor actual plant operations in the Refineries and participate in projects design and implementation. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Process/Chemical Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Cost Engineer

(Ref no: EH/COE.02)

The successful candidate will perform a variety of cost engineering functions encompassing estimating, cost control, budget preparations, forecasting and cost reporting. S/he will also interpret contract, manage financial risk, estimating and forcasting. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Quantity Survey/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age.

Project Engineer

(Ref no: EH/PRE.01) The successful candidate will be responsible for coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects. S/he will also plan, schedule, conduct, and facilitate as well as monitor work for compliance with standards and to avoid slippage. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Civil engineering. A good knowledge of Project Management will be an added advantage. The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age.

Marine Engineer

(Ref no: EH/MAE.03)

The ideal candidate will assist to supervise engagement changes allotment and welfare of the crew, ensure validity of their documentation, assist to maintain the vessel in class and comply with international requirements. S/he will also assist to organize and arrange the survey and dry docking of owned vessels, assist to arrange for supply, maintenance and update of all navigational equipment and charts. Assist to ensure that all safety regulations concerning vessels and safe cargo operations are complied with. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Marine Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Petrophysicist

(Ref no: EH/PEP.02)

The successful candidate will supervise the evaluation of wireline logs in order to determine the hydrocarbon levels in drilling operations. S/he will also participate in geological and reservoir studies/reviews. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Geology/Geophysicist/Petroleum Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

CRU Process Operator

(Ref no: EH/CRU.01)

The successful candidate will operate the process and service units within the prescribed limit to achieve production targets for quantity and quality, safely and efficiently. S/he will also be required to prepare equipment for maintenance in accordance with appropriate procedures, participate in shutdowns and manage process and service unit’s start-ups and shutdowns. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Process/Chemical Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

FCC Operator

(Ref no: EH/FCC.01)

The successful candidate will operate the process and service units within the prescribed limit to achieve production targets for quantity and quality, safely and efficiently. S/he will also be required to prepare equipment for maintenance in accordance with appropriate procedures, participate in shutdowns and manage process and service unit’s start-ups and shutdowns. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Process/Chemical Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Inspection & Testing

(Ref no: EH/ITE.03)

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing execution of mechanical projects and maintenance of mechanical equipment. The candidate will also participate in project conceptualization and design. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Mechanical/Material/Metallurgical Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Rotating Equipment Engineer

(Ref no: EH/REE.03)

The successful candidate will be responsible to plan, monitor and maintain Rotating Equipment and also to coordinate the activities of Rotating Equipment Engineering. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Mechanical Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Equipment Support Engineer

(Ref no: EH/ESE.01)

The successful candidate will ensure the proper functioning of all analytical digital equipment, make appropriate recommendation for purchase/maintenance of such equipment, and ensure its proper installation. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Electronics Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Industrial/Safety Officer

(Ref no: EH/ISO.03)

The successful candidate will assist to drive and manage safety operations at the Refineries. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Industrial Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Pollution Control Officer

(Ref no: EH/PCO.03)

The successful candidate will be responsible to plan and conduct engineering studies to analyze and evaluate pollution problems, methods of pollution control, and methods of testing pollution sources to determine physiochemical nature and concentration of contaminants. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Industrial Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Land Surveying

(Ref no: EH/LAS.02)

The successful candidate will be responsible to plan, direct, and coordinate work of survey parties involved in seismic and wireline operations. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Land Survey and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Quantity Surveying

(Ref no: EH/QUS.02)

The successful candidate will be responsible to provide cost estimate for projects, manage, control cost and to assist management in planning and budgeting. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Quantity Survey and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Drilling Fluid Analyst

(Ref. no: EH/DFA.01)

The successful candidate will provide ongoing support to assist operations in providing our customers the most effective, environmentally safe drilling fluids available. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometric Analyst

(Ref no: EH/GCA.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible to coordinate tests and researches on petroleum associated gases and products and carry out chromatographic analyses. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Chemistry/Physics and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Geochemist

(Ref no: EH/GEC.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible to coordinate Geochemistry Research as it relates to the determination of Hydrocarbon Generative Potential of source rocks to improve exploration processes. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Chemistry and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Micropaleontologist / Stratigrapher

(Ref no. EH/MCP.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the Analysis of Paleogene and Neogene sediments for foraminiferal content and other accessories; will plot species in distribution charts using Stratabugs Geologic software; determine age of sediment using First Down–hole occurrence (FDO), Last Down- hole (LDO) occurrences of age diagnostic and acme foraminiferal taxa; subdivide analyzed interval into biozones using age diagnostic taxa and formaminiferal events; determine paleo-water depth using paleobathymetric diagonistic benthic foraminifera and planktic/bendthic ratios to decipher environment of deposition; delineate candidates (MFSs and SBs) and integrate data with wireline logs and sedimentological for sequence stratigraphic studies; synthesize all above results towards research in basin analysis and paleoecological reconstruction. In addition, the ideal candidate should have a master or doctorate degree in Earth Sciences and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Nannoplanktologist/Strati-grapher

(Ref no. EH/NAP.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible for Analysis of Paleogene and Neogene sediments for nannofossils content; plot species in distribution charts using Stratabugs Geologic software; determine age of sediment using Highest Occurrence (HO) and Lowest Occurrence (LO) occurrences, acmes of age diagnostic nannofossils; subdivide analyzed interval into biozones using nannofossil events.; determine palaeoenvironmental deposition of sediments; reconstruction of paleogeographic and paleoclimatic conditions of the basin using environmentally diagnostic calcareous nannofossils; Integrate nannofossils observation with other disciplines of biostratigraphy and geosciences; synthesize the above results to carry out research in basin modeling. The ideal candidate should have a master or doctorate degree and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Petroleum Product Analyst

(Ref no: EH/PPA.01)

The successful candidate will evaluate the appropriate feedstock for a diversified array of petroleum products. Develop new techniques in order to determine the appropriate applications for these products. Determine necessary standard test and procedures that are applicable to these products for the predictability of their behavior. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

PVT Analyst

(Ref n: EH/PVT.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible to conduct experiments to determine the Pressure, Volume and Temperature analysis to simulate Parameters of PVT studies. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Superintendent, Atmospheric Pollution

(Ref no: EH/SAP.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible to carry out research on how to monitor, control and investigate air pollutants resulting from Oil producing activities within NNPC. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Superintendent, Liquid Chromatography

(Ref no: EH/SLC.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a liquid chromatography business strategy and executing the business strategy to assure that the LC business maintains a profitable product portfolio; and continuously fed by a vital product pipeline. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Toxicologist

(Ref no: EH/TOX.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible to carry out research on how to combat or prevent toxic materials and waste derived from oil pollution that can be harmful or pose as a threat to the environment. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Biochemistry and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Water/Waste Water Analyst

(Ref no: EH/WWA.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible to conduct tests aimed at solving problems related to water formation and polluted water from oil exploration and exploitation activities using wet chemistry methods. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Lab Technologist

(Ref no: EH/LAT.04)

The successful candidate will be responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which include sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analysing results in chemical, physical and life sciences. S/he will also provide all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Laboratory Science/Technology and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Database Administrator

(Ref no: EH/DBA.01)

The successful candidate will coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. S/he will also plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Computer Science and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Computer Engineer

(Ref no: EH/COE.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible to offer computer hardware maintenance support for computer equipment peripherals for maximum production for users, also provide Help desk support function to computer users. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Software Engineer

(Ref no: EH/SOE.02)

The successful candidate will be responsible to develop innovative software using cutting-edge technologies. S/he will also ensure the proper management of the operating system environment by proactively keeping the software current as well as deliver projects on-time and to specification with an appropriate level of quality. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Computer Science and should not be more than 40 years of age.

IT Security Analyst

(Ref no: EH/ITA.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible to monitor and advise on information security issues related to the systems and workflow in NNPC to ensure the internal security controls are appropriate and operating as intended. S/he will also develop and publish Information Security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines based on knowledge of best practices and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Computer Science and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Medical Consultant

(Ref no: EH/MEC.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible to consult and attend to patients on various medical issues as applicable to their field of specialization. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in MBBS and a fellowship in relevant area of specialization and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Accountant

(Ref no: EH/ACC.01)

The successful candidate will appraise, monitor and account for all ongoing projects, both NNPC funded and off balance sheet projects. S/he will also verify performance bonds and guarantees presented by contractors, as well as ensuring compliance with budget restrictions for every project. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Accounting. Candidates with degrees in other disciplines but with professional accounting certificates will be considered for the job. The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age.

Finance Officer

(Ref no: EH/FNO.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, and administrative records. S/he will also assist in sourcing for funds from the capital market for new projects. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Auditor

(Ref no: EH/AUD.01.02)

The successful candidate will ensure that business activities in NNPC comply with prescribed financial applications, processes, and procedures. S/he will also develop final audit report to ensure that it is of the right standard and quality. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Geology/Petroleum/Production/Refining Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Business Analyst

(Ref no: EH/BUA.01)

The successful candidate will assist in the development of planning reports by undertaking a regular analysis of the local and international crude oil and gas market. S/he will also be responsible for preparing revenue projections and monitoring the capital budget for the business units. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Accounting/Economics/Business Administration/Finance and any Engineering field. An MBA degree will be an added advantage. The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age.

Community Relations Officer

(Ref no: EH/CRO.03)

As Community Relations Officer, candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective communication network with host communities and recognized stakeholders in areas of operation. In addition candidate will also develop programs to improve and maintain a positive company image and ensure regular reporting to management. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Humanities/Social Science and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Cost Control Officer

(Ref no: EH/CCO.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing cost control guidelines, and ensuring proper tracking systems for invoices and payments. S/he will also analyze cost sensitivity and define cost centre structure. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Accounting/Economics. A professional certificate in Cost Accounting will be an added advantage. The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age.

Legal Officer

(Ref no: EH/LEO.01)

The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, interpreting and deciphering legal documents. S/he will also advise the company on all legal matters. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Law and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Economist

(Ref no: EH/ECO.01)

The successful candidate will plan, design, and conduct research to aid in interpretation of economic relationships and in solution to problems arising from production and distribution of crude oil and refined products. S/he will also devise methods and procedures for collecting and processing data, utilizing knowledge of available sources of data and various econometric and sampling techniques. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Economics and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Petroleum Economist

(Ref no: EH/PEC.01)

The successful candidate will independently compile and produce risk based business and economic evaluations for new integrated business ventures and existing operations in order to support and assist strategic decisions for Top Management. S/he will also develop economic models for strategic decision making. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Petroleum Economics and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Risk/Compliance Officer

(Ref no: EH/RCO.01)

The successful candidate will assist in risk/compliance management through the identification and evaluation of risks to the Corporation. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Insurance/Actuarial science/Industrial Engineering and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Tax Officer

(Ref no: EH/TAX.01)

The successful candidate will ensure that the correct payment is billed, collected and administer this process. S/he will in addition liaise with the FIRS, the federal government and professional bodies. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Petroleum Economics and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Human Resources Advisor

(Ref no. EH/HRA.01)

The successful candidate will among other things assist in the development of skills and competency profiles for recruitment and selection, training and development, and succession planning. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Humanities/Social Sciences and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Security Advisor

(Ref no. EH/SEA.01)

The successful candidate will assist to ensure compliance with the Corporation’s security policies and procedures, monitor security implementation across the business units, undertake intelligence gathering functions, and assist in protecting the company assets in various locations. S/he will also be involved in surveillance and to nip in the bud all threat to NNPC operations. The ideal candidate should have a good university degree in Law/Humanities/Social Sciences and should not be more than 40 years of age.

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By Victor Ahiuma-Young,  Olasunkanmi Akoni, Godfrey Bivbere, Oscarline Onwuemenyi, Daniel Idonor,Monsur Olowoopejo & Stella Christian
LAGOS—THE nation’s fragile economy, yesterday, suffered a hitch as most of the critical sectors of the economy such as the banks, power, petroleum, ports and others were shut down in full compliance with directives of organised Labour to compel the Federal Government to implement the N18,000 new Minimum Wage.

This came even as the three-day warning strike was called off on the first day of the action.

Also crippled were government offices at all levels, ministries, parastatals and other public institutions like schools, transport companies like BRT, among others.

However, the warning strike that was scheduled to last three days was called off, yesterday afternoon, following hours of meeting of leaders of Nigeria Labour Congress, , and their Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterpart.

Their meeting was the fall-out of Tuesday night parley with President Jonathan who pleaded that the industrial action be shelved while he would fast-track the processes that would lead to the passage of a Bill to legalise the new minimum wage by the National Assembly.

Reports across the country

Reports across the country indicated complete shut down of commercial and economic activities.

In Lagos, though commercial vehicle operators who are not affiliate members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, and members of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, did not comply; effects of the strike were felt in all sectors.

As early as 6.30 a.m. workers of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, threw the state into total blackout in compliance with the strike. Similarly, public primary, secondary and tertiary institutions across the state were shut down in compliance with Labour directives.

Desperate bank customers at ATM machines

Banks were also shut and desperate customers besieged the Automated Teller Machine, ATM, to withdraw money.

Also, port activities were grounded and users denied access as the first and second gates of the Tin-can Island port were shut.

Most of the terminals operating within the port were under lock and key when Vanguard visited.

At Port and Cargo terminal, Five Star Logistics Terminal, Tin-can Island Container Terminal and others, there were no activities as at 12.00 p.m.

Same situation was recorded at Apapa port where security operatives were visible at the gate.

President of the Dock Workers branch of Maritime Workers Union of  Nigeria, MWUN, Adewale Adeyanju, who spoke with Vanguard, said there was a complete shut down of ports activities across the country while the strike lasted.

He, however, called back at about 5.00 p.m to say that work would commence immediately in any of the terminals that was able to get the staff to commence work following the directive by NLC  to suspend the action.

At Alausa the seat of Lagos State government, the six gates of the secretariat were shut and manned by executives of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, NCSU, Lagos State Branch. Visitors  were forced to go back home.

Vanguard observed that the strike also affected the 30th anniversary of the Lagos Television station slated for yesterday as fewer dignitaries attended the event following the inability of key members of staff to get access to the secretariat.

The ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair was not spared as few people went for shopping as against the earlier days.

Secretary of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, Lagos Branch, Comrade Olasunkanmi Olubade, told Vanguard that the gates would remain closed until Monday when NLC called off the warning strike.

He said the union had recorded 95 per cent compliance and would not relent until it got its demand of minimum wage from the Federal Government.

NLC flyer on demand

An NLC  flyer that was distributed by the NLC, said the union embarked on the warning strike because the government had failed to pay the workers N18,000 minimum wage.

It said the NLC had earlier demanded N52,000 minimum wage in 2008 out of patriotic zeal agreed to N18,000, which the government had also failed to pay.

The union noted that the Joint Government-Labour-Employer Negotiating Team chaired by retired Chief Justice of the Federation, Alfa Belgore, drafted a new minimum wage bill to reflect the agreement but months after the government has refused to implement it.

It added: “Since the government does not want Nigerian workers to have better minimum wage and higher salaries, the NLC has directed that a nationwide warning strike should hold from Wednesday, November 10 to Friday, November 12, 2010.”

The striking union members also stormed the National Stadium and locked up the main gate to the stadium. There were also protest rallies in parts of Lagos by Labour and Civil Society Coalition, LASCO, and students.

General Secretary of LASCO, Comrade Biodun Aremu, who led the rally in Lagos accused the government of insensitivity to the plight of ordinary people while government officials and top politicians continued to pay themselves jumbo salaries and allowances.

Government-labour-employer negotiating team

General Secretary of the Democratic Socialist Movement, DSM, Comrade Segun Sango, noted that the joint government-labour-employer negotiating team chaired by retired chief justice of the federation, Alfa Belgore, which completed its assignment in April 2010 drafted a new minimum wage Bill to reflect the agreement with government’s obligation being to forward the Bill to the National Assembly.

He said that while the National Assembly had expressed readiness to give the Bill an accelerated passage, government had failed to submit the Bill to the legislators to be passed into law.

Organized labour therefore called on state governments, in particular, Lagos and South-East Nigeria to “desist from despicable habit of violating agreements reached between unions and government nationally on the basis of ‘dubious true federalism’ and demanded that Lagos should  implement the national agreements on better pay, improved working condition and adequate funding of health sector; as well as those in the education sector at the tertiary level.

Suspension of strike

Suspending the strike after an emergency meeting of leaders of NLC and TUC, the two Labour centres, said the new minimum wage must be signed into law on or before the first week of December, warning that if this was not done, Organised Labour would meet to take further action.

They also ordered an embargo of aviation supply to Arik Air for allegedly flouting the strike.

In a communique by Comrades Promise Adewusi and John Odah, Acting President and General Secretary of NLC as well as Comrade Peter Esele and Chief John Kolawole, President-General and Secretary-General of TUC, respectively, leaders of the two centres said: “The sessions after due consideration resolved to suspend the three_day warning strike given the desired attention the issue has drawn from various organs of government.

“The sessions noted in particular the role of the National Assembly in giving assurance that the matter will be given accelerated passage when brought before them.

The sessions noted that having lost precious time on the issue of a new national minimum wage, the Presidency should immediately after the meeting of the National Council of State on November 25, 2010 present a bill to the National Assembly which will fast tract the process before the meeting of this very organs in the first week of December 2010.

“That the two Labour centres will not accept any figure less than the negotiated figure N18, 000 in the Report of the Tripartite Committee chaired by Justice Alfa Belgore.

The two Labour Centres will reconvene again in the first week of December to take further action should government fail to submit the bill to the National Assembly for accelerated passage. We commend those state governments who have expressed willingness to pay the negotiated salary immediately it is passed into law.”

FG hails Labour for shelving strike

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has commended the organised Labour for suspending the ongoing three-day warning strike over national minimum wage.

Minister of Labour and Productivity, Mr. Emeka Wogu, thanked the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, for calling off the warning strike it started yesterday.

Briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, the minister said Labour’s decision to shelve the strike was a demonstration of the patriotic spirit of the Labour leaders.

While thanking well meaning Nigerians and political leaders for intervening in the strike the minister maintained that the government will do it own part of the bargain to ensure that Labour demand was meant.

PHCN workers threaten to continue strike

Meanwhile, workers of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, have threatened to continue the industrial action suspended by organized Labour over alleged presence of armed security men in PHCN’s stations and installations.

A text message from the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, said: “We may have to extend our action given the presence of armed military men in our stations. We ask for your understanding.”

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