happy independence to all Nigerians.
i need the advice of my dear experienced and knowledgeable folks here .I am by name jesse, am from the north eastern part of nigeria. am presently a masters student somewhere outside nigeria, hoping to round up by january 2016. although, i have read threads discussing about lecturing job in nigeria, of which i find them interesting andf very helpful. straight to the point now.. am actually at a cross road, as to what decision to make. Do i continue with PHD immediately after my Msc or take up a lecturing job?
some points to clarify here is that, my school will give me scholarship immediately after the Msc prog, which am not gonna pay a dime for a school fees. also, am familiar with the system, hence i can round up the PHD program within 3 years.
another option is taking the lecturing job immediately after my Msc. the advantage here is i will be given a TETfund scholarship #9m# for PHD, of which i may have to work for around 2 years before i can further for the PHD.
which of the two options do i go for? and why
at what level will an inexperience PHD holder be placed in the university?
at what level will i be placed as a masters holder with 5 publications?

First, I envy you.

shaxxjesse:

my school will give me scholarship immediately after the Msc prog, which am not gonna pay a dime for a school fees. also, am familiar with the system, hence i can round up the PHD program within 3 years.
another option is taking the lecturing job immediately after my Msc.
the advantage here is i will be given a TETfund scholarship #9m# for PHD, of which i may have to work for around 2 years before i can further for the PHD.

I think the bolded should answer your question.

Since your familiar with the routine enroll as a graduate assitant or get your job with tetfund.

Lol at terry68. my guess ur still searching for a job hmm?
@op do u mind stating what ur line of study is,, xos dat will derermine if getting a phd is totally redundant.
Anyway, from what ive read i think its better u go for thw work after masters option since u r still guaranteed a sponsored phd study leave.
ppl need to know tha xperience always beats certificate. but ull still need a phd wiyh xpereince still to contest or deanship

Am interested in this topic but people are not commenting.. Plz, advice is needed as it will help not only the op

Lecture for two years or more, then you can take up the scholarship, I have seen many Junior lectures follow this pattern.
You are at advantage (north-earth) getting a job regardless for any option u choose

thanx all for your contribution, more comments please

My genuine advice to you is to move straight on to your PhD.
Please hit with the hammer while the iron is hot.
Make use of the opportunity that you have now.
Finish your PhD and then you are free to start a lecturing career.
With 5 publications you are not doing badly.
Since your school is sponsoring you, it is somehow as if you are having "a TETFUND" funding.
Do not look at the monetary difference, look at the time difference; working for 2 years before being qualified to access the TETFUND thing.

Terry68:
First, I envy you.




I think the bolded should answer your question.

Since your familiar with the routine enroll as a graduate assitant or get your job with tetfund.

yu have a point there

enieme:
Lol at terry68. my guess ur still searching for a job hmm?
@op do u mind stating what ur line of study is,, xos dat will derermine if getting a phd is totally redundant.
Anyway, from what ive read i think its better u go for thw work after masters option since u r still guaranteed a sponsored phd study leave.
ppl need to know tha xperience always beats certificate. but ull still need a phd wiyh xpereince still to contest or deanship

my major is accounting sir

pretty050:
Lecture for two years or more, then you can take up the scholarship, I have seen many Junior lectures follow this pattern.
You are at advantage (north-earth) getting a job regardless for any option u choose

thanx for that, God bless u

Excellent7:
My genuine advice to you is to move straight on to your PhD.
Please hit with the hammer while the iron is hot.
Make use of the opportunity that you have now.
Finish your PhD and then you are free to start a lecturing career.
With 5 publications you are not doing badly.
Since your school is sponsoring you, it is somehow as if you are having "a TETFUND" funding.
Do not look at the monetary difference, look at the time difference; working for 2 years before being qualified to access the TETFUND thing.

yes boss, noted.... just that the TETFUND has monetary advanatges, as one will have something in the bank and not have to be dependent

shaxxjesse:
thanx for that, God bless u

Amen, wish u the best

If you are sure of securing same job after PhD than go for PhD straight because you must present it before you get promoted beyond lecturer 1. The entry point for a fresh PhD holder is lecturer 2.

shaxxjesse:
yes boss, noted.... just that the TETFUND has monetary advanatges, as one will have something in the bank and not have to be dependent

I understand, that was why I said you should not look at the monetary advantages.
Look also at the time value of money.
Look also to the fact that your funding from your school does not come with a "bond", so you are not obliged to serve them for some years. You finish your PhD free of debt free, free of any of any "attachments", and free to start a career wherever you wish.
Furthermore, the TETFUND is not really a bird at hand, how sure are we that the programme will be sustained in the next 2, 3 or 4 years.

Isn't it possible for the op to start the PhD and then apply the lecturing with "PhD in view".? It's possible that some supervisors can allow their students to be in another location and be sending them your work, that's if your new job should call u to start teaching at once... Experience heads, is that possible??

shaxxjesse:
my major is accounting sir

ilol, fields like banking accounting and stuff are more pratical dan theoretical. So its not about ur educatuonal qualification, but rather about xperience and certifications.
go for d job.

Hello shaxxjesse , I just stumbled on your thread, what was your decision and how are you faring broda?

I wud have chosen to continue the PhD if i were you. You just dont knw the unlimited opportunities awaiting even beyond the shores of Nigeria with a Phd