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Dear People,

It's so good to know that a lot of you are interested in actively participating at the upcoming Delta Youth Summit.

It may interest you to know that the organizers of the event have made provisions for accommodation at the Little Paradise Hotel Asaba for participants from afar.

It may also interest you to know that there will be room for exhibitions- to share your projects and make highlights of your organizations.

Conference Date-18-19th January 2008
venue-People' s Club,Besides Lone Palm Hotel,Ezenei Avenue,Asaba.
Time-Day One- 8:00am
Day Two -9:00am

Dress Code-Day One- Corporate
Day Two- Business Casual

To register visit www.deltayouthsummi t.org or call Timmy on 08067998880

NB:The event is for only 150 participants

Best Regards,
Timothy Ogene

Youth Leadership Team Representative for Africa and the Middle East, Earth Charter International

http://earthcharter inaction. org/youth
http://ogene. wordpress. com
http://youthactors. ning.com
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Find below the 10 Keys for Value system that will guide you in year 2008, This Value system were adopted at the just Concluded Nigeria Youth Leadership Conference, tagged TOP100OUR GENERATION held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos State Nigeria,
The Values was Drafted by Mr. Fela Durotoye of GEMSTONE2025
1. Define Nigeria by a bench mark. A TRUE NIGERIA
2. Makes a positive impact on everyone you meet and everywhere you go.
3. Be a solution to problem and not problem to solution.
4. Be the best in all you do particularly
5. Do the right thing at the right time.
6. Value time and make the best of it (plan everyday).
7. Care and show that you care through your words and action.
8. Consciously build a great legacy starting today.
9. Live a life of integrity.
10. Make your nation and your creation pride.

Thank you

Adewole Taiwo
Lagos, Nigeria
08023354679, 07028406626
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In a few hours from now, 2007 will give way for the emergence of 2008.
However, we must say for NiPRO Nigeria it has been the most successful year
since its launch in January, 2004 in Nigeria. This success is undoubtedly
tied to dedication, resilience, team spirit and enormous support shown by
some individuals and corporate bodies. We say thank you.

A recap below of the 2007 activities of NiPRO Nigeria which added to the
increasing voice and impact of so many young Nigerian Professionals across
the country in the quest for the New Nigeria.

*S/N* *ACTIVITY* *DATE* *LOCATION* 1. Values in Positive Citizenship
Workshop

Friday, 23 February And Saturday, 24 February, 2007
LAGOS 2.

Developing Entrepreneurial Skills That Impact Nigerian Youths (Destiny)
June 9- July 14, 2007 LAGOS 3.

Values In Positive Citizenship Workshop (Module 2)
June 15-17, 2007 LAGOS 4.

Policy Impact Review Program,
May 31, 2007 LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL, LAGOS 5.

International Youth Networking Day (IYND)
August 4, 2007 LAGOS 6.

Young Professionals For Integrity In Nigeria,
August 11, 2007 FNI, ABUJA 7.

International Youth Networking Day (IYND)
August 12, 2007 LAGOS 8.

Accelerated Networking: Building Professional Relationships
September 15, 2007 LAGOS 9.

Step Down Series, Lagos
October 6, 2007 LAGOS 10.

Financial Intelligence Workshop
October 27, 2007 ABUJA 11.

Values In Positive Citizenship Workshop (Module 3)

November 2-4, 2007
KANO

*YEAR 2008*

Three major highlights:

*1. **PROFESSIONALISM: * We are strongly excited about the year 2008 as
we would continually promote professionalism (A mark of excellence) amongst
young Nigerian professionals who are a critical mass of the country's
populace. Therefore, we would like to call for applications on a volunteer
position - *Volunteer Personal Assistant to the General Manager of NiPRO
Nigeria*. The individual must be a young professional, honest, dedicated to
duty, selfless, intelligent and must be willing to volunteer at least Ten
(10) hours weekly towards achieving the goals of the network. Preferably in
Lagos. If you are interested please contact us via victor@unesco. co.uk with
the subject : *VPA 2008* not later than *January 31, 2008*. PLEASE, do not
send emails to the yahoo group as we noticed that some members do not bother
to read instructions and adhere to them. All individual emails sent to the
group will not be approved.

*2. **1ST AND 2ND QUARTER OF 2008* From the activity report above, we
can see that our activities are all about POSITIVE IMPACT. We again want to
appreciate everybody who made this happen. For 2008, I, on behalf of the
NiPRO Network renew my commitment to the vision of the New Nigeria and will
like to ask for more qualitative and active involvement of members of our
great network. There are very successful members of our network who can help
make our vision as a network come to fruition. For 2008, we are calling on
every young Nigerian professional to help make our dreams work together.
This network is not about an individual, it is about us and we have always
embraced the WE language, which for us is the language of leadership.

We plan to organize two major events in the first two quarters of 2008,
namely:

1. *NiPRO**, South Africa** Launch.* This event will bring together
both Nigerians at home Nigeria and South Africa, as well as friends of
Nigeria.

*Theme:* Rebranding Nigeria's image in the Diaspora

*Proposed Date:* February 23, 2008 (preceded by a one week tour and dinner
with Archbishop Desmond Tutu's fellows and some other young South African
Professionals)

*Proposed Venue:* Nigerian High Commission, South Africa

*Speakers include:* Gbenga Sesan, Victor Gotevbe and some other prominent
speakers in South Africa (details will be available soon)

There is possibility of NiPRO facilitating visas for SELECTED active members
of the network who must possess valid travel documents and ready to borne
the cost of the trip. Also, these individuals will be invited for a delegate
meeting in Lagos, January 2008 in preparation for the trip. If you are
interested please send an email to victor@unesco. co.uk. with the subject *NiPRO
S.A. LAUNCH *on or before Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Further Details will be
communicated to you as soon as possible.

Event Coordinator: Samuel Adekunle Owolabi

1. NiPRO with other partners plans to organize a three day Nigeria in
the Eye of the world (NEW) development conference for selected Nigerian
development workers around the world in London at the second quarter of
2008. Details will be available soon.
2. Other local events will be communicated to all.

3. Mentorship- We intend to start a mentorship programme which will
include training sessions where the best in our fields will meet with a
select group of participants. **

*We all need some people who have traveled the road to show us how to travel
on the same *

*road. *

Young Nigerian Professionals, there are so many of us in Nigeria who just
need some words of direction or motivation to help them join us in the
journey of actualizing the New Nigeria we desire. Please let us work
together so that we can beat our chests to say *the labours of heroes past
shall never be in vain.*

Welcome to a year of great achievements.

Life just got better!

--
Victor Gotevbe
General Manager
Nigerian Professionals International network
www.niproinc. com
234-8033057677

Personnel Officer
Vanguard Media Limited
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Fri Nov 9, 2007 5:29 am (PST)
2008 Budget Speech

By

His Excellency, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, GCFR

At the Joint Session of the National Assembly

Abuja, Thursday, November 8, 2007

PROTOCOL

The dawn of a new millennium is a once in a lifetime experience. The
conventional resolve that accompanies the fleeting of each New Year
and the emanation of another one is amplified by the momentous feeling
that we are witnessing a spectacle of history in the making. The dawn
of a new centenary also reflects on the past.

Undoubtedly, Nigeria has experienced tremendous progress since the
turn of the century. This was made possible by our commitment and
resolve for progress, sound macroeconomic policies, a plethora of
reforms within the context of the National Economic Empowerment and
Development Strategic Initiative (NEEDS), the Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs), the Seven-Point Agenda and the implementation of the
Policy Support Instrument (PSI) framework.

The sustained rise in international oil prices was also a significant
contributory factor.

In delivering our Administration' s first budget to this august
Assembly, I am delighted to report that our economy has been one of
the fastest growing, not only in Africa but also in the world. This
growth rate is forecast to continue into 2008 and 2009. In particular,
the last five years have indicated even brighter prospects for
sustained growth. Based on current trends, real GDP growth for 2007 –
2008 is set to average 7.0% per annum, much better than the
performance of the previous two decades when GDP growth averaged 3.0%
per annum. Significantly, this rate of growth has been much higher
than our population growth rate. This has resulted in a sharp increase
in GDP per capita after a prolonged period of stagnation, from about
US$400 at the turn of the century to well over US$1000 by the end of
2007. However, in order to meet our growth and development targets by
the year 2020 it is imperative that our economy grows at an even
faster rate.

Our collective challenge today is to translate these macro-economic
gains into tangible improvements in the living standards of our
people. Despite the rapid growth of the economy, about 50% of our
population still live below the poverty line. Oil still accounts for
about 40% of GDP, 90% of exports and 80% of government revenue. The
challenge therefore is to reverse these ratios.

It is against this backdrop that I consider it a great honour to
present to this Joint Session of the National Assembly, the 2008
Budget proposal of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

In our continued efforts at fiscal reforms, this budget has been
prepared within the context of a Medium-Term Fiscal Framework, which
takes account of the forecast revenue and expenditure for the period
2008 - 2010.

Mr. Senate President,

Mr. Speaker,

Distinguished Members of the National Assembly,

The preparation of this budget has been informed by the need to be
disciplined, focussed and strategic. We placed emphasis on containing
costs so as to enhance value for money. We followed a well-defined
participatory process aimed at ensuring that spending proposals are
properly linked to our Seven-Point Agenda. All the major line
Ministries were requested to reappraise in detail their initial
proposals, keeping in view the need to strengthen public expenditure
management and ensure transparency, accountability and value for
money, with emphasis on completing on-going projects. This has helped
us to make significant spending efficiency gains. It is our intention
that this level of attention to detail will continue to underlie all
future Budget preparation and implementation.

The 2008 budget builds upon and consolidates past macroeconomic and
budgetary reforms. It gives priority to, and makes ample provision for
improving physical infrastructure, particularly power and
transportation, human capital development, the Niger Delta, and social
safety nets. These are all encapsulated in the Seven-Point Agenda of
this Administration.

Broadly, the 2008 budget provides:

• N444.6 billion for Security and the Niger Delta, which is 20% of the
total Federal Government Budget, up 6.5% from 2007 allocation;

• N210 billion for Education or 13% of the total MDA spending;

• N139.78 billion for the Energy sector, excluding National Integrated
Power Projects which will be implemented through alternative funding;
and

• N121.1 billion, that is 7% of total budget, for Agriculture and
Water Resources.

Consistent with our commitments under the Paris Club Debt settlement,
and in pursuit of the attainment of the MDGs, the 2008 budget will
devote the entire debt relief gains, amounting to N110 billion, to
carefully selected poverty reduction initiatives and programmes in
Education, Agriculture, Water Resources, Power and Social Safety Nets.

The Budget is basically about the ordinary Nigerian. It is about
accelerating the provision of basic infrastructure to improve the
quality of life of our people. It is about creating jobs and the
enabling environment for the private sector to thrive.

REVIEW OF BUDGET 2007

The 2007 Budget was predicated on a production volume of 2.5 million
barrels per day and a benchmark price of US$40 per barrel. Based on
these assumptions and a projected N100 billion from Independent
revenue sources, projected total revenue available to fund the federal
budget was N1.73 trillion. This represented a 20% growth relative to
2006. The 2007 Appropriation Act authorised aggregate spending of N2.3
trillion, made up of Statutory Transfers of N102 billion, Debt Service
of N326 billion and N1.88 trillion for MDAs. The projected deficit was
therefore N570 billion or 2.5% of GDP.

The performance of the 2007 Budget in the first half of 2007 has been
mixed. While oil prices remained well above the benchmark price of
$US40 per barrel on which the 2007 Budget was predicated, adverse
production variances, due principally to disruptions in the Niger
Delta, resulted in weak revenue performance.

The projected revenue for 2007 was estimated to be about N796 billion
short of budget expectations, of which N 339 billion would be the
impact on the Federal Budget. The implementation of the expenditure
plans for 2007 was however insulated from the effects of the revenue
underperformance through monthly releases, totalling N454 billion
which were drawn from the Excess Crude Account in the first half of
the year.

To further enhance the implementation of the 2007 Budget, we sought
your approval, after a review of the 2007 Appropriation, to redirect
available funds to the implementation of a number of key public
service reforms, including the implementation of the Consolidated
Salary Structure, on-going right-sizing of the MDAs and clearance of
local debt arrears. A sum of N170 billion in efficiency savings was
identified from within the existing Appropriation to fund these
reforms. An additional N86 billion, principally made up of independent
revenue already received was also appropriated.

At this juncture, I must put on record my appreciation and that of the
nation as a whole for the efficient and timely manner in which the
National Assembly approved the 2007 Revised Budget proposals. This has
encouraged me to believe that the budget I am presenting to you today
will be considered with similar sense patriotism. I would like to
seize this opportunity to confirm to you that, in the same spirit, I
have signed the 2007 Supplementary Appropriation Bill passed to me
after approval by the National Assembly.

THE 2008 BUDGET

We are inexorably committed to pursuing the goal of making our economy
one of the twenty biggest economies in the world by the year 2020. To
this end, we will endeavour to fast track the key parameters of our
development paradigm as outlined in our Seven-Point Agenda.

Key to our developmental aspirations is the need to maintain
macroeconomic stability and fiscal responsibility.

While our overall strategy is to focus on the completion of on-going
projects, we have also taken onboard a few new projects targeted at
improving infrastructural deficiencies.

KEY ASSUMPTIONS AND TARGETS

The 2008 Budget is based on a number of assumptions and it is driven
by the need to meet certain targets. These are:

• Oil price of $53.83 per barrel

• Crude oil production of 2.45 million barrels per day

• Joint Venture Cash Calls of US$4.97billlion

• GDP growth rate of 11%

• Inflation rate of 8.5% and

• Exchange rate of N 117 to US$1

The budget is based on a prudent benchmark price US$53.83 per barrel
to ensure that we fund the budget with predictable revenues, whilst
ensuring that the benchmark price remains realistic.

REVENUE PROJECTIONS:

Federation Account

Based on these assumptions, we expect the sum of N4.539 trillion to
accrue to the Federation Account. This represents an increase of 5.5%
over 2007. Oil Revenue is estimated at N3.629 trillion after taking
account of existing commitments to Joint Venture Cash Calls of N0.581
trillion, while Non-Oil Revenue is estimated at N0.91 trillion. Oil
Revenue represents 80% of the total estimated revenue, while Non-Oil
Revenue represents 20%.

We will continue to diversify our revenue base by further development
of the non-oil sectors of our economy which are estimated to grow by
10% in 2008.

Oil Revenue

Of the total N4.210 trillion that we estimate will accrue from Oil
Revenue, Crude Oil Sales are expected to contribute N2.345 trillion,
as against N1.6 trillion in 2007; Petroleum Profits Tax is estimated
at N1.282 trillion compared to N1.78 trillion in 2007; while Royalties
and Rents should account for N 0.583 billion as against N0.532 billion
in 2007.

Non-Oil Revenue

This is made up of Companies' Income Tax, Value Added Tax and Customs
Excise Duties. Of the sum of N0.91 trillion expected to accrue to
the Federation Account from Non-Oil Revenue; Companies' Income Tax is
expected to account for N349 billion, as against N299 billion in 2007;
Value Added Tax should contribute N310 billion, as against N265
billion in 2007; while Customs Excise Duties should account for N251
billion, as against N230 billion in 2007.

Federal Government Revenue

The revenue accruable to the Federal Government from the Federation
Account for 2008 is estimated at N2.026 trillion. Of this sum, the
actual amount accruable to the Federal Budget will be N1.866 trillion
as against N1.7 trillion in 2007. This is arrived at after deducting
amounts that should go to the Derivation and Ecology Fund (
N38billion), Stabilization Fund (N19billion) , Development of Natural
Resources ( N63billion), and the FCT (N41billion) .

Independent Revenue

Independent Revenue, made up of revenues that accrue exclusively to
the Federal Government from the operating surpluses and dividends of
commercial enterprises, is expected to be N120 billion.

Our estimate of total revenue available to fund the 2008 Budget is
therefore N1.986 trillion.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE

The proposed aggregate expenditure is made up of the following:

• Statutory Transfers: N187.6 billion

• Debt Service: N372.2 billion

• Spending by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs): N1.89 trillion

Given the estimated total revenue available to fund the federal
budget, we plan a deficit of N0.56 trillion or 2.5% of GDP which will
be financed from the proceeds of the sale of government properties,
Oil Blocks Signature Bonus, privatization proceeds and domestic
borrowings.

The details of the expenditure heads are as follows.

STATUTORY TRANSFERS

In complying with the law, we will fully provide for the following
statutory transfers:

• National Judicial Council (NJC), N78 billion as against N43 billion in 2007.

• Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), N69.9 billion as against
N24 billion in 2007.

• Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), N39.7 billion as
against N35.3 billion in 2007.

DEBT SERVICE

We propose a Debt Service of N372.3 billion for 2008, representing an
increase of 25.3%, relative to 2007. This is made up of domestic,
long-term debt service of N306.2 billion and foreign debt service of
N66 billion.

DOMESTIC DEBT

The overall increase in debt service requirement for 2008 relative to
2007 is reflective of the increase in the domestic debt stock in 2006
– 2007.

These include N86 billion of pension arrears and N105 billion of
arrears owed to local contractors. In addition, N200 billion of
domestic borrowing was required to finance the 2007 Budget. The
domestic debt stock is expected to reach N1.9 trillion by the end of
this year. This figure represents an increase of N285 billion due
principally to the clearance of contractor and pension arrears,
amounting to N105 billion and N86 billion, respectively. The cost of
servicing domestic public debt is estimated at N306.2 billion in 2008.
Based on our strong fiscal position, government intends to remain
active in the debt market.

EXTERNAL DEBTS

Since our successful exit from the Paris Club debts, the structure of
our external debts has changed significantly. Our total foreign debt
stock now stands at US$3 billion, down from about US$32 billion in
2005.

I am glad to add that we have successfully exited the London Club debt
stock. Nigeria is now one of the few countries outside the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with a
debt to GDP ratio below 20%.

This manageable debt level continues to allow us to redirect
expenditure away from debt service payments to capital spending.

Our intention is to continue to service multilateral debts as and when
due, until maturity. Our analysis indicates that there will be no
financial benefit from undertaking any restructuring or otherwise
prepaying these debts. We therefore have earmarked the sum of N66
billion for servicing our external debts in 2008.

SPENDING BY MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

We propose a total of N1.89 trillion for spending by Ministries,
Departments and Agencies. This represents a 0.1% increase relative to
2007 made up of –

• Payroll of N779.3 billion;

• Overheads of N267.6 billion

• Capital Expenditure of N634.2 billion

• Consolidated Revenue Fund Charges excluding Debt Charges of N212.5 billion

Payroll and Overheads, which together constitute Recurrent Non-Debt
Expenditure, account for 55.2% of total spending, while Capital
Expenditure accounts for 33%. Within recurrent expenditure, payroll
has increased minimally to N779.3 billion, following Government
reforms in that area. Overheads have been kept in check with a
proposal of N267.6 billion, a reduction from the 2007 level. The
relatively low utilization of the 2007 capital budget accounts for the
reduction to N634.2 billion in 2008.

I will now give highlights of some key projects.

Transportation

We propose capital expenditure of N94.36 billion for the
Transportation Sector. Specifically, we have set aside the sum of
N73.1billion for Highway Construction and Rehabilitation; N6.02
billion for Survey, Mapping and Geo-Information activities; N6 billion
for Water Transportation development, including the dredging of the
River Niger from Lokoja to Warri, (including the construction of
jetties); and N9 billion for the development of Air Transportation.

To augment government spending on the provision of roads we shall
invite private investments into the sector. We have already reached
agreements with interested private sector investors for the
construction of the second Niger Bridge at Onitsha/Asaba and a Bridge
across River Benue at Bagana on the basis of a public-private
partnership.

Agriculture and Water Resources

A total of N89.95 billion is proposed for the Agriculture and Water
Resources sector.

The sum of N 31.2 billion is proposed for the construction of dams and
irrigation projects nationwide. Other key projects and initiatives
include:

• N7.2 billion for the Gurara Water Transfer project, to supply water
to the FCT and its environs

• N3.4 billion for cooperative and community tractor service in 200
centers nationwide

• Procurement of tractors and implements supplied at subsidized rates

• N0.9 billion for Buyer of Last Resort Programmes

• N4 billion for Agricultural Credits and Subsidies, including the
Fertilizer Subsidy Programme

• N 0.3 billion for the Chinese South-South Cooperation Programme

Education

We propose an allocation of N210.45 billion for the education sector,
up 12% from the N188 billion allocated in 2007. The capital component
of the allocation is N47.8billion, targeted at human resource capacity
building, upgrading of facilities in our educational institutions and
reforms to improve the quality of, and access to education. This
excludes our intervention through the Universal Basic Education
Commission, through which we are providing additional resources of
N39.7 billion to the States and Local Governments to support basic
education.

These additional resources are to upgrade infrastructure and teaching
facilities in primary schools across the nation.

Health

For the Health Sector, we propose an allocation of N138.17 billion for
2008, a 12.57% increase over the 2007 allocation of N120.8 billion.
The capital component of this amount is N49.37 billion, out of which
funds have been provided for, among others, the following projects:

• Refurbishing and equipping all Federal Tertiary Health Institutions

• National AIDS/STI Control Programme, including the procurement and
distribution of ARVs and test kits

• Rollback Malaria Programme, including the procurement of new drugs
for malaria case management and insecticide treated nets

• National Programme on Immunisation for routine immunisation

• Capacity building and training for 5,000 health workers on
integrated management of childhood illnesses.

Energy

We have allocated N139.78 billion to the Energy sector. This
represents an increase of 15.6% over the 2007 allocation of N118
billion. The capital component of this is 114.4 billion, out of which
funds have been provided for the completion of 32 on-going Power
Transmission Projects and the rehabilitation of key power stations
nationwide.

Alternative funding will be sourced for ongoing work on the National
Integrated Power Project in the Niger Delta region with expected
output of 2,555MW.

Security

We intend to enhance the capacity and preparedness of our security
services. We have therefore proposed a total allocation of N444.60
billion for the military and the Police. We are providing our security
services with all requisite force enablers and multipliers, including
arms and ammunition, improved information and telecommunications
equipment and facilities, riot control equipment, training and
retraining, and sundry logistics support. We are also rehabilitating
the residential and office accommodation of the security services.

MDGs

Included in these allocations, as outlined earlier, are the debt
relief savings for 2008 totalling N110 billion. As earlier stated,
these savings will be used exclusively to support and scale up
spending on MDG-related initiatives and programmes. In this respect,
we shall increase investments in areas that performed well in the 2007
budget. Of the N110 billion debt relief savings, we propose to
allocate N59.3 billion to the States and FCT as Conditional Grants,
for targeted, result-oriented expenditures. This is a safety net
programme targeted at ensuring that the rural poor have access to
markets and credit, as MDGs are better attained through the States and
Local Governments. The role of the Federal Government is to ensure the
judicious application of these grants and to support the efforts of
the States and Local Governments that have demonstrated commitment to
reform, good governance and the socio-economic development of their
people.

The detailed budget contains a list of the priority projects earmarked
for completion this fiscal year in each sector.

Pensions

We are providing N99.7 billion for pensions under the Pay-As-You-Go
System for the 2008 fiscal year, to ensure that our pensioners are
paid as and when due.

Public Service Reforms

To ensure that our Public Service Reforms continue, we have set aside
the sum of N22.5billion in 2008 to support this programme. Our aim is
to continue to improve service delivery in the Public Service.

CONCLUSION

Mr. Senate President,

Mr. Speaker,

Distinguished Senators,

Honourable Members of the House of Representatives,

We have a historic opportunity to build a strong and resilient economy
which will result in tangible benefits for the generality of our
people. We do not under-estimate the challenge.

However, with your continuing support, I am confident that we can,
together, lay the solid foundation of a bright and prosperous future
for our nation.

We must have the courage to do all that is right, decent and
compassionate; all that needs to be done for our nation's restoration.
We must do this always with strict adherence to the rule of law and
due process, however inconvenient sometimes. We must not shy away from
the path of fiscal responsibility and prudence.

Before I end this address, it is apposite that I inform this august
Assembly that I have assented to the Fiscal Responsibility Bill after
due consultation with the State Governments whose support and
concurrence is critical to the successful nationwide implementation of
the provisions of the law. It is hoped that this will help to
institutionalise and formalise the observance of fiscal discipline.

I must restate our Administration' s appreciation of the thorough and
expeditious manner in which the National Assembly has consistently
considered matters brought before it by the Executive.

I am reassured by this very cooperative relationship, founded on
mutual respect and a mutual recognition of our shared responsibility
to rebuild our nation and reposition her for democratic good
governance, peace, security, sustained growth and development.

Mr. Senate President,

Mr. Speaker,

Distinguished Members of the National Assembly,

It is with utmost regard and respect that I lay before you the 2008
Budget of the Federal Government of Nigeria for your consideration. I
pray that God in his infinite grace and mercy will guide all of us to
provide selfless and sincere service to our people.

I thank you most sincerely for listening. May God bless the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.

--
Oyebisi Babatunde Oluseyi
Coordinator: Membership, Advocacy and Campaigns
Nigeria Network of NGOs
No 25 Ogunlana Drive, Surulere
Lagos
Tel: +234 802 836 7748, 703 968 6500
E: seyi@nnngo.org, oyebisius@gmail. com
U: www.nnngo.org]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:53:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279569 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279567 Posted by: "Dayo Israel Inc." dayoisrael@yahoo.co.uk dayoisrael
Fri Nov 9, 2007 12:55 am (PST)
Queen invites London Metropolitan University Law student to Buckingham Palace reception Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has invited 21-year-old London Metropolitan University Law student, Temidayo (Dayo) Israel-Abdulai, to a reception at Buckingham Palace that marks her forthcoming visit to Uganda this November for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM.)

Dayo has been invited alongside other African leaders in the UK and is the youngest person to attend a reception of this kind at the Palace. His invitation comes as a result of his outstanding commitment to Africa and Africa’s Diaspora Youth Development.

Dayo, who has met many other world leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Kofi Anan and President Obasanjo, said it was an honour to receive an invitation of this kind from the Queen. ‘I believe it will give me an opportunity to see what goes on inside such a powerful palace,’ he commented.

President of the University’s Nigerian Society and a valued member of London Met’s student volunteer schemes, Dayo is an influential and impressive student whose history of extra-curricular activity includes a visit to Malawi in 2005 to attend the United Nations Young General Assembly Annual Session and the development of the Africa Diaspora Youth Forum.

At London Met he has served as Peer Support Officer and as a Student Academic Representative for the Department of Law, Governance and International Relations, and has also been a member of the Student Welcome Team.

In his role as President of the Nigerian Society, Dayo he has put together a monthly ‘Black Student Business Networking Evening’ on the last Tuesday of every month. He has also served as President of the University’s Human Rights Society and as Leader of the University’s Law Society and Christian Union.
Dayo’s influence stretches beyond the University.

All year round he hosts a series of Youth Empowerment and mentoring tours across the United States, and currently he is working as a British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Ambassador and as a Special Representative of the Young General Assembly UN Meetings.

In September, Dayo addressed the Youth Session of the UN, commemorating the International Day of Peace at the UN headquarters in New York. In attendance were the UN Secretary General, Bai Ki Moon, and the UN Goodwill Ambassador and celebrated actor, Michael Douglas.

This December, Dayo is leading a youth delegation on a special pilgrimage to Israel, which is being hosted by the Diplomatic Community in Israel.

Dayo has won many awards for his work, including the People Working Earnestly for Africa (PEWA) Award, the Gathering of African Best (GAB) Award, and, in January 2007, he was a finalist in two categories for the biggest youth award in Africa, The Future Nigeria Award. He was also a finalist for the Young Person of the Year Award and the Youth Advocacy Award, all culminating in his invitation to Buckingham Palace.

7 November 2007

http://www.londonme t.ac.uk/news/ latest-news/ queen-invites- london-metropoli tan-university- law-student- to-buckingham- palace-reception .cfm ]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:50:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279567 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279559 Posted by: "Oluwakorede Asuni" oluwakoredeasuni@gmail.com brosko4real
Thu Nov 8, 2007 1:24 am (PST)
Dear All,

I am pleased to introduce to you the Non – Profit Employee Motivation
Program (NEMP), a capacity building initiative for Non-Profits by the
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN).

NEMP is geared towards achieving overall increased productivity of staff
of Non Profits in Nigeria, the project has amongst others the following
cardinal objectives:
- To motivate employees for better organizational productivity;
- To motivate employees towards Personal Development within
organization’ s career space;
- To introduce employees to the win-win scenario in organizational growth;
- To encourage employees to move from local actors to glocal (think
global, act local) players
- To give maximum value to donor funding and organizational capacity
building

The program has become necessary after our evaluation of the Non Profit
space in Nigeria, revealed that:

- Non-profits are worried that staff are not motivated
- Budget constraints and organizational models often mean low pay
- Organization leaders wish that employees will have their own kind of
passion and ignore limiting conditions
- It’s not about the money or any other thing, its about the value of
people and their attitude to work
- Organizations wish to increase employee efficiency with minimal budget
growth
- Every organization would love to grow in reach (to become global)
- Every donor will like to see their grantees become increasingly better
and global
- Every NGO network will like to see members improve in capacity

The program will have at its core the following courses to be delivered
by experienced facilitators:

- Choosing a Non-Profit Career
- Understanding the Non-Profit Space
- Personal Growth for Non-Profit Actors
- Improving Organizational Efficiency
- Managers, Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs
- Becoming Glocal Players

Note however, that the trainings can be tailor made to suit your
organizations specific needs.

Charges for the program are moderate considering the nature of our
targeted audience, but will depend largely on the preferred method of
delivery-in your office or in a retreat setting, staff strength and
location.

Let us know what you think and let’s take things from there.

Looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Thank you.
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Oluwakorede Asuni
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
18 Akinbola Street
Ilupeju 100252
Lagos
Nigeria
+234 805 624 9391
www.PIN.org. ng]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:44:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279559 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279553 Posted by: "dozen odedina" dozenhost@yahoo.com dozenhost
Tue Nov 6, 2007 8:19 am (PST)
Are you interested in working for one of the most innovative International company?
LFR Communications, Inc. founded Graphcard, which is among the first 10
payment systems for the entire web and one of the first to finally break the barriers preventing the underserved from participating in e-commerce. We have users in over 100 countries and still growing.

We are interested in hiring the smartest people to join our growing team

Integration Specialist
Product Marketing Manager
Sales Manager
Legal Counsel
Public Relations Specialists
Finance Officer Job Title: Integration Specialist

Requisition Number: 001
Work Location: VTN Nigeria

Description:

Develop a working plan and design reusable models to be used in connecting merchants to VTN remotely or otherwise
Work with web merchants to connect their web site to VTN
Study and understand different web platform and scripting languages such as ASP, JavaScript, PHP, ASP.NET, Ajax, CSS, and HTML
Deliver solutions to merchants in line with the companies policy and agreement with merchants.
Analyze, plan and design, the implementation procedure for each web site to be connected to VTN
Prioritize tasks and ensure that solutions are appropriately delivered on time.

Requirements:

Good working knowledge of payment system connectivity on the web
Very Strong in Business Applications and technologies to support the main business processes.
Knowledge of ASP, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, XML and EDI
Experience with various web platforms/servers such as Windows servers
Ability to travel to customer¡¦s location to train or connect their business to VTN

Other information:

Benefits:
VTN offers attractive compensation package and relaxed work environment

To apply for this position, please send us your resume plus salary requirements and at least 2 references to:

jobs@virtualtermina lnetwork. com

Job Title: Product Marketing Manager
Requisition No. 002
Category Marketing / Sales
Work Location: VTN Nigeria

VTN is looking for a Product Marketing Manager to focus on marketing our payment solution to businesses in all its aspects¡K positioning,

financials, markets, technology, competition, customers, etc. This individual will support, and recommend, our solutions and provide a roadmap

to attaining our goals on a nationwide basis. This individual will collaborate with the Vice President Product development on continuation efforts

with our existing product line and new product development efforts. In addition, this position will recommend the business development effort in

targeted vertical markets.

Our mission is to be the world¡¦s leading payment solution provider for the emerging markets of Africa. We are the first company to offer a truly

working Web/Mobile payment solution for the Nigeria market. VTN's brand is based on innovation: innovation in the products and services we develop.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

VTN is a mobile and Web payment system developed for the African market to power real-time settlement of funds for ecommerce
The Product Marketing Manager will define a a goal to make VTN a house hold name among businesses, utility companies and individuals by translating our vision into reality in Nigeria

Key responsibilities include:
Defining product strategies by evaluating product opportunities and associated financial benefits and building business cases to evangelize and

prioritize products across the company
Marketing VTN's value to businesses, government establishments, schools and documenting and presenting business requirements with

quantified business case / ROI justifications to these potential merchants
Developing business and product requirements documents for the various product strategies and collaborating with other product managers and

business owners to define the business goals and metrics
Meeting with the VTN community to further identify how various buyer and seller segments use VTN to make purchase decisions, list their items,

fulfill orders and reduce potential fraud to improve the overall Seller experience
Identifying and justifying creative product solutions to enhance the VTN buying, selling and transaction experience across the national marketplaces

Working with third party partners to build relationships and identify opportunities to build comprehensive product solutions

Education:
Bachelors Degree Required plus at least 5 years Marketing and branding experience

To apply for this position, please send us your resume plus salary requirements and at least 2 references to:

jobs@virtualtermina lnetwork. com

Job Title: Sales Manager
Requisition Number: 003
Work Location: VTN Nigeria

The Sales Manager is responsible for generating, qualifying and closing sales opportunities for VTN using email, media and any other methods

to reach out to existing or new prospects.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Plan, priotize and conduct outbound and accept inbound calls.
Educate and assist customer in the decision making process when considering signing up for VTN merchant account
Actively solicit potential customers into paying customers
Response and follow-up on all inbound email inquiries
Communicate VTN Value clearly to new prospects

Job Requirements ¡P

Understanding real-time payment solution, the scalability and the net effect on ROI
Good grasp of electronic commerce applications in online payment space
Minimum 18 months sales experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to effectively communicate complex messaging in e-mail and over the phone.
Manage sales pipeline, leads and activity reports.
Ability to provide constructive feedback.
Ability to adapt in a fast paced environment and willingness to learn new things
Good working knowledge of word processing, excel spreadsheets and email. (Outlook)

Education:
Bachelors Degree plus at least 3 years experience in sales or marketing

To apply for this position, please send us your resume plus salary requirements and at least 2 references to:

jobs@virtualtermina lnetwork. com

Job Title: Legal Counsel
Requisition Number: 004
Work Location: VTN Nigeria

Responsibilities:
Ensure that VTN is in compliance with Nigeria law as it applies to fair trade practices, electronic payment and ecommerce

Ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts
Provide legal advice on products and services, and working closely with the management to comply with applicable regulations.

Job Requirements:

Understanding of the Internet technology as it relates to financial services

Candidate should be a strong advocate on behalf of the consumer, the merchant and the company, with ability to recognize risk and think

creatively of ways to reduce risk and ensure compliance regionally.
Should be a team player with flexibility, excitement over new opportunities, and enjoyment of working in teams.

Education:
Bachelors Degree plus at least 5 years of legal experience preferably in financial services and electronic payments regulations, commercial contracting experience, and corporate law

To apply for this position, please send us your resume plus salary requirements and at least 2 references to:

jobs@virtualtermina lnetwork. com

Job Title: Public Relations Specialists
Requisition Number: 005
Work Location: VTN Nigeria

Responsibilities:

Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including employee newsletters and stockholders' reports.

Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate spokesperson or information source.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups.

Plan and direct development and communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public and stockholder perceptions of an

organization' s accomplishments and agenda.

Confer with production and support personnel to produce or coordinate production of advertisements and promotions.

Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase product and service awareness and to promote goodwill.

Study the objectives, promotional policies and needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or

promote ideas, products and services.

Confer with other managers to identify trends and key group interests and concerns or to provide advice on business decisions.

Consult with advertising agencies or staff to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media for products, organizations, or individuals.

Coach client representatives in effective communication with the public and with employees.

Prepare and deliver speeches to further public relations objectives.

Purchase advertising space and time as required to promote client's product or agenda.

Plan and conduct market and public opinion research to test products or determine potential for product success, communicating results to client

or management.

Education:
Bachelors Degree plus at least 5 years experience as a Public Relations Specialists

To apply for this position, please send us your resume plus salary requirements and at least 2 references to:

jobs@virtualtermina lnetwork. com

Job Title: Finance Officer

Requisition Number: 006
Work Location: VTN Nigeria

Responsibilities:

The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, administrative and personnel services in order to meet VTN budget requirements and operations.

The primary function of the finance officer is to ensure that all pending VTN withdrawals are paid in a timely manner as directed

The Finance Officer reports to the regional head and is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, preparing the payroll and personnel administration, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable and managing office operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the VTN finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
ƒnAssist with preparation of the budget and ƒnImplement financial policies and procedures
Establish and maintain cash controls
ƒnEstablish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger
ƒnMonitor cash reserves and investments
ƒnPrepare and reconcile bank statements
Establish and maintain supplier accounts
ƒnProcesses supplier invoices
Maintain the purchase order system
ƒnEnsure data is entered into the system
ƒnIssue cheques for all accounts due
ƒnEnsure security for all transactions and monitor withdrawals on VTN accounts
Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system
ƒnPrepare income statements
ƒnPrepare balance sheets

Qualifications:
HDN/BSC. in Accounting, a minimum of 5 years working experience. Professional qualification in ICAN, ACCA a plus

To apply for this position, please send us your resume plus salary requirements and at least 2 references to:

jobs@virtualtermina lnetwork. com
]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:33:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279553 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279543 Posted by: "Oyebisi Babatunde Oluseyi" oyebisius@gmail.com
Thu Nov 1, 2007 9:23 am (PST)
*An Open Letter to All Youths in Commemoration of the African Youth Day*

* *

Today marks another history in our life as Africans and as young people as
we celebrate the African Youth Day. This years' theme gives an opportunity
for us to X-ray our relationship as young people with Adults under the
banner of *Youth-Adult Partnership for Sustainable Development* .

*I do not* belong to the school of thought that says our adults have failed
us, rather I pitch my tent with those who believe in learning from the
mistakes, experiences and forward looking ability of the adults in order to
shape their future and nation at large- To me this is what a Youth-Adult
partnership should look like.

Africa remains a global asset for foreign investment even though it suffers
from poverty and diseases- which are both preventable if we muster the
needed courage to hold our adults- leaders accountable to their promises.

A sustainable development plan without us-young people- agents of change
will fail however, how prepared are we as young people to work within the
sustainable development framework. The time is now for us to re-educate
ourselves, develop both our internal and external capacities for purposes of
engaging meaningfully with adults in Government.

Shunning corrupt practices and the attitudes of working for "self alone"
becomes imperative if Africa is to get its rightful place amongst the comity
of Nations, as leaders of today, we owe ourselves the duty to continue to
stand up and speak out against poverty and diseases while remembering that
our generation has all the resources it needs to put an end to poverty.

African brothers and sisters, the time for pampering each other with words
is gone, the time is now when we have to take action starting from our
immediate communities and constituencies, we have the energy, time and
capacity to rewrite the history of our continent if only as youths we will
forge a common front, learn from mistakes of the past, build sustainable
mentoring relationship with good adults with the sole aim of evolving
effective partnerships for sustainable development.

Happy celebrations!

Oyebisi Babatunde Oluseyi
--
Oyebisi Babatunde Oluseyi
Coordinator: Membership, Advocacy and Campaigns
Nigeria Network of NGOs
No 25 Ogunlana Drive, Surulere
Lagos
Tel: +234 802 836 7748, 703 968 6500
E: seyi@nnngo.org, oyebisius@gmail. com
U: www.nnngo.org

This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual
to whom it is addressed.
If you are not the intended recipient, please note that you have received
this email in error and that any use,dissemination,
forwarding, printing, or copying of this email is strictly prohibited.

The Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) is the first generic membership body for
civil society organizations in Nigeria that facilitates effective advocacy
on issues of poverty and other developmental issues. Established in 1992,
NNNGO represents over 800 organizations ranging from small groups working at
the local level, to larger networks working at the national level

P Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Thank you.]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:25:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279543 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279541 Posted by: "Victor Gotevbe" victor@unesco.co.uk gotebs
Thu Nov 1, 2007 6:45 am (PST)
Dear Young Nigerian Professionals,

We are happy to welcome you into a new month of great networking and
positive change.

Today is African Youth Day. The African Youth Day was declared in July 2006
in Banjul by African Union Heads of State and government, as part of the
official endorsement of the African Youth Charter. The year 2008 was also
declared as the year of the African Youth. The celebration of the African
Youth Day is an opportunity to bring attention to the African Youth Charter
and to encourage our governments to sign and ratify the charter.

Values in Positive Citizenship scheduled to hold from tomorrow (November 2)
to Sunday (November 4, 2007) Kano is less than twenty four (24) hours to go
and we are set. Mr. Yomi Oloko of DIFN arrived Nigeria from the UK three
days ago for the three day training. Other NiPRO co-facilitators trained at
the second module of the Values in Positive Citizenship will also be there.

Watch out for the mind blowing report.

--
Victor Gotevbe
General Manager
Nigerian Professionals International network
www.niproinc. com
234-8033057677

Personnel Officer
Vanguard Media Limited
www.vanguardngr. com]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:19:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279541 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279537 Posted by: "Victor Gotevbe" victor@unesco.co.uk gotebs
Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:03 am (PST)
Dear Young Nigerian Professionals,

We announced earlier that we intend to organise a trip to two (2) locations
(Calabar and Accra)for December. We are looking at
getting to the carnival in Calabar and then tour to Accra between Christmas
and just before the New Year for some learning visits. Therefore, we would
like to announce volunteer opportunity for two volunteers to help make this
happen.

For further information please contact us on victor@unesco. co.uk or
me@gbengasesan with email subject: Calabar-Ghana Volunteer. Kindly reach us
on or before Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Experiencing interculturalism in the yuletide... Lets make it happen!

--
Victor Gotevbe
General Manager
Nigerian Professionals International network
www.niproinc. com
234-8033057677

Personnel Officer
Vanguard Media Limited
www.vanguardngr. com]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:13:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279537 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279535 Posted by: "Victor Gotevbe" victor@unesco.co.uk gotebs
Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:04 am (PST)
Dear Young Nigerian Professionals,

If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take
just gets us to the wrong place faster- Stephen Covey
NiPRO is finally coming to Kano in the next three days. The event will run
from Friday, November 2, to Sunday November 4, 2007 at British Council in
Kano. Registration for these three days workshop is closed.

We are making moves in Nigeria that are creating waves that make noise to
cause news. Truly, we are changing the face of Nigeria. From Lagos >
Abeokuta> Lagos> Abuja>Calabar> Abuja and now to Kano with participants
coming from all parts of the federation.

Ibadan, Portharcourt, Warri, Enugu, Jos and others get set as we are coming
to your cities soon.

See you guys in Kano eye ball to eye ball.

Cheers!

NB
Picture of last training at International conference centre, Ogba, Lagos
--
Victor Gotevbe
General Manager
Nigerian Professionals International network
www.niproinc. com
234-8033057677

Personnel Officer
Vanguard Media Limited
www.vanguardngr. com]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:57:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279535 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279527 Posted by: "Victor Gotevbe" victor@unesco.co.uk gotebs
Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:56 am (PST)
*Dear Young Nigerian Professionals, *

*It takes common sense to walk, Principles to run and instructions to fly.*

Twenty three (23) young Nigerian Professionals from Lagos, Kano and Abuja
gathered on *Saturday, October 27, 2007* at *The Presidency, Merit House,
Abuja* for NiPRO's financial workshop tagged: Financial Intelligence- A
vehicle for meaningful livelihood.

The event kicked off at 12.15pm with a welcome address by *Mr. Victor
Gotevbe*, General Manager of NiPRO after which participants and speakers
entered their contact information at the register at registration desk
manned by *Mr. Taiwo Adewole and Mr. Oluyinka Adeoti.* The workshop
commenced proper with the National Anthem. Thereafter, facilitators and
Participants introduced themselves.

All present shared the reason they chose to attend the workshop. This
session was very interactive as participants were also given two pieces of
sweet (Tom Tom) each for the ice breaker so as to allow for easy and active
participation. The rule of the ice breaker did not permit participants to
either say 'Yes' or 'No', otherwise, they lose their sweets. This briefing
was to allow for the first talk which was on *Business Ethics* delivered by
*Mr. Gbenga Aroyehun*, who represented *Mr. Chido Onumah*, Coordinator of
Fix Nigeria Initiative (FNI) of EFCC. Very thought provoking session as
participants had lots of questions and comments. After the first talk, the
ice breaker commenced; *Mr. Olu Joseph* (Speaker) and Victor Gotevbe emerged
as the best networkers of the workshop following their tie as they had the
highest number of sweets (six each).

*Mrs. Ekaette Umoh *, bringing her wealth of experience, gave her speech on
*Starting from where you are on the road to financial Independence* . She
employed some stories and very practical cases on gaining financial
intelligence for independence. This led to the session on question and
answers facilitated by both Mr. Aroyehun and Mrs. Umoh.

The third talk saw *Otunba Adeshola Afariogun* with a presentation on
*Legitimate
Internet businesses* ranging from Forex trading, Multi level marketing and
other stocks. He shared his story on how he has been able to gain financial
independence from his journey of being employed with several organisations
and how he currently manages several businesses and his plan to retire at
age forty(40). Quite challenging right?

The fourth talk was delivered by *Mr. Gotevbe* on building effective
professional relationships. He gave tips on relating in the business world
from hand shakes to eye contacts and even on how to use business cards,
elevators pitch and some networking commandments to get one to the top.

The Fifth and last talk on *e-Merging e-Marketing Solutions For Brand
Promotion In Competitive Business Environment – Endless possibilities
through the Internet* by *Mr. Olu Joseph* left both participants and
speakers with something that provoked them to work towards getting financial
independence via some electronic tools. He ended his session with some free
handouts to all present.

The workshop had each participant picking from a bag, an 'unfamiliar'
business cum personal networking card to follow up with the owner as a
mentee or a mentor. The workshop came to a close at about 6.30pm with the
National Pledge.

Our appreciation goes to Mr. 'Femi Johnson for his financial and moral
support, FNI (for the handbooks on Anti –corruption advocacy, stickers and
handbills), all our speakers and all NiPRO members who made the workshop a
success.

--
Victor Gotevbe
General Manager
Nigerian Professionals International network
www.niproinc. com
234-8033057677

Personnel Officer
Vanguard Media Limited
www.vanguardngr. com]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:31:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279527 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279517 Posted by: "ilori obafemi" sbm4real@yahoo.co.uk sbm4real
Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:47 am (PST)
Hello Guys,

Vacancies exist in multinational manufacturing company.

1) Compensation and Benefits Manager:

Candidate must possess at least five years relevant HR experience in compensation and benefits management.
Added qualification such as CIPM is an added advantage

2) Key Account Manager (Export)

Candiadte must possess at least five years sales and logistics experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be able to speak french fluently
Added qualification is an advantage

These positions are to be filled urgently. You could refer your friends or colleagues. Only qualified candidates should apply.

Forward CVs and cover letter stating why you are the best candidate for the job to:recruitment@ lomerg.com.

Check the profile of the recruiting consultants at www.lomerg.com
]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:23:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/279517 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272143 Posted by: "Victor Gotevbe" victor@unesco.co.uk gotebs
Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:40 am (PST)
*Dear Young Nigerian Professionals, *

We would like to share with you some pictures of a recent *MDG/NEEDS
Orientation Workshop On Pro Poor Reforms (October 19-20) * organized by
National Democratic Institute for international Affairs.

The workshop provided a clear definition of the role of the legislature and
relevant committees in achieving the MDGs by 2015. The workshop focused on
the implementation of the current poverty reduction inputs in the National
Youth Policy, as well as served as a forum for the Committees of the
National Assembly to meet with the Youth CSOs. Yes! NiPRO was represented.

The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Federal Ministry of Youth
Development , *Senator Akinlabi Olasunkami;* *Senator Particia Akwashiki*,
Deputy Chair, Senate Committee on Women and Youth Development; *Honourable
Obinna Chidoka*, representing *Honourable Depo Oyedokun*, Chairman,
Committee on Youth and Social Development, House of Representatives; *Hon.
Usman Bugaje*; *Barr. Kigbu;* Director of Youth Network, Federal Ministry
of Youth Development; Clement Nwankwo, Acting Country Director
NDI/Nigeria; and Dr. Afia Zakiya; Senior Program Manager, NDI, just to
mention a few were speakers for this workshop.

Please enjoy the pictures…

--
Victor Gotevbe
General Manager
Nigerian Professionals International network
www.niproinc. com
234-8033057677

Personnel Officer
Vanguard Media Limited
www.vanguardngr. com]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:08:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272143 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272135 Posted by: "Raphael CHUKWUJEKWU" ralphgoldenace@yahoo.com ralphgoldenace
Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:35 am (PST)
Dear et al,

Focus: "Clarification of the provisions and benefits of the Software Licensing Agreement between FGN and Micrpsoft Corporation to the MDAs and report on the status of the implementation of the agreement'

Target Audience: IT Personnel from the MDAs

Date: October 29, 2007
Venue: ECOWAS Commission, Abuja
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

For further information call Dele (08037019617) or Abba (08033356540)]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:47:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272135 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272091 Posted by: "Raphael CHUKWUJEKWU" ralphgoldenace@yahoo.com ralphgoldenace
Thu Oct 18, 2007 2:21 am (PST)
Dear et al,

The e-Nigeria is an annual international conference on Information and Communication (ICT) organized by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Federal Ministry of Science Technology. The conference brings together Information Technology professionals at home and in the Diaspora to brainstorm on issues in ICT development in the sub-sector and how it can be used for the socio-economic development of Nigeria. The conference will provide an opportunity for industry participants in the ICT sector to discuss and develop actionable strategies that could be implemented at the highest level of government. It will also provide an opportunity for vendors and producers of goods and services in the ICT sector to showcase their products. This year, the focus on is software development as an industry and its role in economic growth bearing in mind the effect of the industry on the global economy especially in such areas as banking, telecommunications, oil
gas, education, insurance and institutions.

The theme for the 2007 edition of e-Nigeria is “Software Development and its Application in the Nigerian Economy” and the objectives are:


To promote the benefits of the use of indigenous software in all sectors of the Nigerian economy
To enlighten software practitioners on the potentials of the software industry in Nigeria
To promote research and development in software in Nigeria , including its application to handheld electronics drive
To outline government incentives for patronage of indigenous software
Discuss policy issues relating to standardization and regulation of software development and uses in Nigeria and
To review the status of the implementation of the FGN/Microsoft Software Licensing Agreement with Microsoft Corporation and the benefits to Ministries.

Date: 30th October - 1st November 2007
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm daily
Venue: ECOWAS Commission Conference Hall

The sub-theme for the 2007 are as follows:

a. Software standards and testing
b. Role of government in software development
c. Outsourcing and software development in Nigeria
d. E-Commerce and security issues
e. Promoting investment in the Nigerian software industry
f. IPR anf software development in Nigeria
g. The open source factor in software development.

The e-Nigeria 2007 event shall, in particular, provide an appropriate forum for the discussing and sharing the benefits of the Microsoft License Agreement to the MDAs, and to expose the MDAs to software solutions that could boost their productivity and improve their services delivery.

The e-Nigeria Youth Forum will provide opportunity for interaction, networking, training, hands-on experience, panel discussion, and show-casing best practices in software innovation.

You are hereby invited to participate in the Youth Forum by sending in your application.

For further enquiries or clarification please contact the undersigned at the e-Nigeria Secretariat, NITDA, No 28, Port Harcourt Crescent, Off Gimbiya Street, Area 11, Garki - Abuja. You can also reach him by phone on 080 30 90 84 00 or ralphgoldenace@ yahoo.com
]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272091 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272089 Posted by: "'Gbenga Sesan" me@gbengasesan.com gbengasesan
Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:12 am (PST)
Dear Sir/Ma:

Thank you for reading this.

I am completing this study following discussions with a leading IT training
institute in Nigeria, towards developing a professional course in the use of
Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) -- aimed
at building the capacity of non-profits in Nigeria towards the application
of ICTs in their respective areas of involvement. Please complete the
questionnaire below, and send back to
gbenga.sesan@ pin.org.ng at your earliest convenience, but before October 30,
2007. Additional information on the baseline is attached.

Thank you.
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Name:

GSM Number:

Email address:*

Organization:

Sector:

Position in Organization:

Organization' s Address:*

Organization' s Website Address:

Organization' s Operational Coverage:

Years of Operation:

Number of full-time staff:

Organization' s Training Budget:

Percentage of training budget dedicated to ICT capacity building:

Does your organization require ICT training?

Is your organization interested in using ICTs for Development?

Are you willing to pay for ICT4D training?

How many staff members will you wish to train in ICT4D?:

Additional comments:

---
'Gbenga Sesan
u: www.gbengasesan. com
b: www.gbengasesan. com/blog

Executive Director
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
18 Akinbola Street
Ilupeju 100252
Lagos
Nigeria
+234 1 741 56 25
gbenga.sesan@ pin.org.ng
www.pin.org. ng
]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:56:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272089 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272087 Posted by: "Justice Group" justice_nig@yahoo.co.uk justice_nig
Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:33 am (PST)
Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Please be inform that the Global Human Rights Leadership Training Institute (GHRLTI) is now accepting applications for this year Online Certificate Course in “Human Rights Leadership Development and Training” 1 November 2007– 10 December 2007.

Course Description
The “Human Rights Leadership Development and Training” course aims to develop a comprehensive experience of human rights learning by equipping potential human rights educators, advocates, activists, students, volunteers, and law enforcement officers with knowledge and skills to integrate knowledge in the fields of politics, economics, cultural diversity, gender issues and socio-psychology in the context of human rights.

The programme consist of 6 different modules, discussion and empowerment session each of which is geared towards helping the participants understand and internalize the Human Rights learning approach to development.

Benefits
The overall objective of this course is to provide participants with an introduction to the concept of human rights, design and implementation of successful human rights learning in their organisation and communities. The course can be used to establish or strengthen human rights policies and practices both in the public and private sector. The maximum number of course participants is 30. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Application Procedure: The deadline for application is 27th October 2007. However, applications will be accepted on a first-come-first- serve basis. Application form can be downloaded from our website at http://justicegroup .org/training/ application. html


Further information about the course can be sent to:
Margaret Abiagam – Project Manager: applications@ justicegroup. org OR
Prince Devison – Director: training@justicegro up.org



Human Rights Justice Group International
Working for the betterment of the citizenry through the instrumentality of law, education, enlightenment and humanitarianism to secure them in a life of human dignity through a participatory community action.

53, Western Avenue, Surulere
P.O.Box 3326,Surulere, 101014, Lagos, Nigeria ,
Tel:+234-8034923400 , 01-8195-898

E-mail:info@justicegroup. org,
website: www.justicegroup. org, ]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:49:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272087 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272085 Posted by: "aytvbroadcast" aytvbroadcast@yahoo.com aytvbroadcast
Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:33 am (PST)
A CALL FOR YOUTH FORUM ON: YOUTH POSITION TOWARDS ETTEH HOUSE
RENOVATION SCANDAL

ARE YOU A NIGERIAN, YOUNG AND DISSATISFIED WITH THE WAY THINGS ARE
DONE IN THIS COUNTRY?

WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO SAY ABOUT YOUR FUTURE, THE FUTURE NIGERIA AND
HER LEADERSHIP? WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO SAY ABOUT PATRICIA OLUBUNMI
ETTEH'S SIT – TIGHT ATTITUDE CONCERNING THE N628 MILLION RENOVATION
SCANDAL AND THE DAVID IDOKO PANEL?

THE LEADERS OF THIS COUNTRY ARE TAKING THE YOUTH FOR GRANTED. THE
FUTURE IS OURS AND WE CANNOT PERSISTENTLY SIT DOWN AND WATCH THOSE
NEAR THEIR GRAVE TREAT US WITH IMPUNITY. IT IS HIGH TIME WE STOOD UP
AND FIGHT CORRUPTION AND FRAUD IN NIGERIA. THEREFORE, WE ARE CALLING
ALL WELL MEANING NIGERIAN YOUTH TO AVAIL THEMSELVES AT A PRESS
CONFERENCE SCHEDULED ON THE 29TH OF OCTOBER AT THE NEWS AGENCY FOR
NIGERIA OFFICE.

AFTER THIS FORUM, THERE WOULD BE A PRESS RELEASE STATING THE
POSITION OF THE NIGERIAN YOUTH ON ETTEH SAGA. AFTER THE PRESS
RELEASE, IF SHE AND HER FRAUDULENT HOUSE MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS
REMAIN OBSTINATE IN HER REMOVAL, THEN WE WOULD HOLD A PEACEFUL
PROTEST IN ITS REGARD NATIONWIDE.

PLEASE SEND ALL NECESSARY CORRESPONDENCE TO:

Mbasekei Martin Obono
martobono@gmail. com
017402451
Youth Against Cyber Crimes and Fraud In Nigeria
]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:44:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272085 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272075 Posted by: "Ella Offiong" ellaoffiong@yahoo.com ellaoffiong
Thu Oct 4, 2007 8:08 am (PST)
On behalf of all stakeholders and the Organizing Committee of Health Care Leadership Forum for Africa, we are pleased to invite you, and to request the nomination of Program Officers in HIV/AIDS and PLWHAs in your organisation to attend a three day training workshop on HIV/AIDS Program Leadership and Management taking place at Bolton White Hotel, Area 11, Abuja from November 13-15, 2007.

This workshop will provide a forum for sharing of experiences and best practices on leadership in HIV/AIDS and an opportunity to update the participants on contemporary knowledge and skills in managing health programs generally and HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria programs specifically. It is organized under the auspices of Health Care Leadership Forum for Africa (HELFA) with Health Educational Resources Ltd. as the facilitator. HELFA, formally Health Care Leadership Project in Africa (HELPA), is an international health care leadership movement which resulted from the Global Health and Social Justice Forum held in Atlanta , US in 2002 and consolidated at Advanced Health Leadership Forum in Barcelona , Spain in July 2006.

Individual participants at this workshop may be considered for membership of HELFA and may be nominated to attend the Advanced Health Leadership Forum in Spain or California as from January 2008. Institutions participating as a group and are interested in promoting transformational leadership ideals in their institutions which aligns with HELFA’s vision may be eligible to participate in our grants program through which health care leadership initiatives in their institutions may be supported.

Details about the workshop including fees and mode of registration are included in the workshop bulletin in the website: www.healthcareleade rs.org . You may also wish to register participants from your state at our website.

As we wade through the difficult times dealing with this complex epidemic, leadership will continue to be an important issue for the national response at all levels. We hope that by attending this workshop, you will be part of the new partnership working to provide a new direction and quality leadership to public health in Nigeria .

Ella Offiong
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:25:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272075 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272081 Posted by: "Victor Gotevbe" victor@unesco.co.uk gotebs
Mon Oct 8, 2007 7:16 am (PST)
Dear Young Nigerian Professionals,

Future Hope Foundation (FHF) in cooperation with NiPRO had a successful
event (October 2007 Step Down series) last weekend with Mr. Julius
Agbongbase, Assistant General Manager, Asset Management, UNIC Insurance.

The meeting started with an introduction cum overview of the Step Down
series from Mr. Tunde Rosanwo, the brain child of FHF. After, which Victor
Gotevbe of NiPRO Nigeria shared the NiPRO vision and mission. All present
introduced themselves.

Mr. Agbongbase started his talk with an introduction of his educational
background which gave a pointer on why he is competent to speak on Stock
Fundamentals and the Concept of Derivatives.
Participants were taken through a tour of the stock market with the three
(3) CM (Course meal), namely:
1. The Appetizer (The Interest picker)
2. Main Course (The Business Fundamentals)
3. Dessert (Current relevant information / icing of the cake)

During the session some questions on the best stocks to pick and how to
identify them came up. Answers were provided as the session went on. This
was followed by a short break to allow for networking. Quite a number of
issues came up relating to the simplicty and didactic nature of the first
session. Participants expected to see a well over forty (40) years old AGM
but were shocked to see a very young person holding such enviable position
and managing several billions of naira for his company.

The second session began with a definition of Derivatives. Why do we need
them? And the types of Derivatives. Participants were privy to the set up of
the West African Derivative club -emanating from a global summit held in
Ghana for top financial icons- to usher in the financial instrument which
trades on other instruments in the West Africa as it is not exploited yet
over here. This is mainly used in the US, UK and other countries of the
West. Participants contact information was taken by the AGM for updates on
the club.

The session ended with questions and answers . Mr. Agbongbase used the art
of story telling to help clarify some issues bordering on stocks and
derivatives. The meeting became more private as attendees wanted to know his
rise to the position. He did not hesitate to share his very inspiring and
motivating story. The meeting came to a close with a remark from Mr.
Rosanwo while Networking continued.

Watch out for November step down series with another Nigerian top level
executive...

Cheers!

--
Victor Gotevbe
General Manager
Nigerian Professionals International network
www.niproinc. com
234-8033057677

Personnel Officer
Vanguard Media Limited
www.vanguardngr. com]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:24:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272081 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272079 Posted by: "Dele Ilori" deleilori@yahoo.com deleilori
Sat Oct 6, 2007 11:34 am (PST)
Dear all,

The following vacancies exist in a multinational manufacturing company in Lagos.

1) HR Manager

Requirements:

1st degree in social sciences
MBA is an added advantage
CIPM membership is an added advantage
Must have worked in a manufacturing company in same position
Minimum of 5 years in a similar position
Must be between 30-45 years

2) Key Account Manager (Export)

Requirements:

1st degree in related discipline (Marketing)
MBA is an added advantage
Working experience in a B2B manufacturing company
Experience in Logistics
Minimum of 5 years in a similar position
Willing to travel

3) Audit Team Leader

Requirements:

1st degree/HND in accountancy
2nd degree or MBA is preferrable
Must have worked in a manufacturing company
Have in depth knowledge of audit process
Minimum of 5 years working experience in Auditing
Must be between 25 and 35 years

4) Quality assurance manager

Requirements:

1st degree in Engineering
2nd degree or MBA is an added advantage
Must have worked in the quality assurance dept of a manufacturing company
Minimum of 5 years experience
Must be between 30 and 45 years

5) Finance Manager (Senior management) 1 position

6) Finance Supervisor (Middle Level) 2 positions

7) Instrument Engineer (Middle Level) 3 positions

8) Shift Engineer (Middle management level) 3 positions.

9) Senior Manager- Engineering (1 position)

10) Registered civil Engineers (5 positions)

11) Quantity surveyors

12) Compensation and benefits Manager

Please experience is required for all of these positions. only qualified candidates should apply. Forward your CVs to recruitment@ lomerg.com

You could likewise pass the word around.

Yours sincerely,

Dele Ilori.
]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:24:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272079 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272073 Posted by: "chinwe ogu" acesschinwe@yahoo.com acesschinwe
Tue Oct 2, 2007 5:21 am (PST)
ARE YOU ENGAGED IN WORKING TO BRING POSITIVE CHANGE TO YOUR COMMUNITY?

DO YOU HAVE GREAT IDEAS YOU WILL LIKE TO IMPLEMENT?

THE BRITISH COUNCIL

IN

PARTNERSHIP

WITH

YOUNGSTARS FOUNDATION.


INVITES YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENT WORK TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH WORKS SEMINAR SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE IN ALL 36 STATES OF NIGERIA INCLUDING THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, FCT ABUJA. THE SEMINARS ARE AIMED AT EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE IN DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS.

THE TWELVE MOST INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS DEVELOPD SUBSEQUENTLY WILL QUALIFY FOR THE TOP 12 PROJECTS AWARD BILLED TO HOLD IN OCTOBER 2008.

Eligibility;

Intending participants should;
Be aged 18 – 30 years old
Be engaged or interested in development work
Submit an essay of at least one thousand words on the Topic
“How I can create a positive change”
Submit a CV and one passport Size Photograph

Entries should be sent to
Youthworks.kano@ ng.britishcounci l.org
info@youngstarsfoun dation.org

Benefits:

Youth-led projects showcased to National and International Development partners.

Opportunity to network with young development workers from diverse regions and backgrounds.

National and International publicity

Opportunity to qualify for Top 12 projects Awards.


NB: Entry Closes Saturday 20th October, 2007.

http://chinweo. blogspot. com
"Great minds have purposes; others have wishes"
]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:18:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272073 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272071 Posted by: "abiola_oshunniyi@yahoo.com" abiola_oshunniyi@yahoo.com abiola_oshunniyi
Mon Oct 1, 2007 6:07 am (PST)
For many people its a day to rejoice, looking back on how great their statue has grown in the 47 years of Nigeria's independence.

For young people it is a day to reflect on the mistakes of leaders and individuals who have the opportunity of making changes but whether they did or not is history made.

Such history is made too by us whether or not we act. By our in action we make matters worse since we know direction and the way to go. Hence advocating change in little ways go a long way. One bulb can not lightup the street but a whole lot of them make the night bright.

Let's light the dark past of this nation with good values and value transmission to this generation and the next. Let's make Nigeria a pride to African, to the black man and God.

Happy Independence! !!

Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:13:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/272071 7.15 3.357.153.35 http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/261579 Posted by: "Oyebisi Babatunde Oluseyi" oyebisius@gmail.com
Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:05 am (PST)
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Nigeria Network of NGOs
Date: Sep 27, 2007 12:39 PM
Subject: [e-NNNGO] Vacancy Announcement- Global Call to Action against
Poverty Coordinator- Nigeria
To: enewsletter@ googlegroups. com

Dear Colleagues:

Find below job opening for GCAP Campaigns Coordinator

Please respond directly to csacefa2000@ yahoo.com,
jibrahim@cddwestafr ica.org * *
*NNNGO is only circulating*
**
Regards,

The Nigeria Network of NGOs

*Recruitment of GCAP Campaigns Coordinator- MAKE OUR MONEY WORK FOR US
CAMPAIGN*]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2007 08:21:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/niproinc/post/261579 7.15 3.357.153.35