perrychemical:


If you have 5A1 in your O level including Maths and English, with first class in your first degree, and reasonably member of a professional body and publications. With your great interview experience, I think you should be fine, irrespective of competition in your state.

Omoh..and I don't have 5A1, neither do I have first class..we move o.

EdoBoy90:


Yes, they told me about my state. I don't have issue but my state. I should just pray.

Yes o, because a lot of candidates were praised by their interviewers. Now, the panelists have done their parts by giving you the best mark to see you through....now left for ptdf to start selecting as they please. Hope say u no from my state sha...lol

EdoBoy90:
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My intended field plays a key role in the petroleum industry especially gas. My experience has given me a broad understanding. I was fully prepared by God's grace.

I won't disclose my field here.

Lol. Nice one. All the best. Your interview experience seems really nice and almost a yes. E de your state people hand now..

You people should take things easy o.
Everyone speaks of problem facing the oil and gas and proper solution. But I beg you, don't go very extreme. You are just one man and not omnipresence in all Oil and Gas facilities nationwide..lol. When you want to do interview, present your case like a man not little god. Lol.

EdoBoy90:
By God's grace, my interview was okay. The panelist head, Dr. gave me his complimentary card.

They asked me to tell them what I want to study, the school and why the school.

My focus is the petroleum industry especially gas which is a transition fuel to net-zero carbon emissions. And Nigrira has more than 200 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves which worth over 800 trillion dollar. With gas, we will address energy poverty that more than 43% of Nigerians lack access to grid electricity as reported by World Bank.

When it comes to oil and gas, the university I chose is number one in the UK with over 40 years of academic excellence and industry experience in the oil and gas industry. The reason I chose the University to pursue my career. One of the panelists based in the UK and he told the other one, he knows what he is saying.

The man was impressed and he had a PhD in Gas Engineering. He said he is happy when he sees someone who wants to focus in gas. They asked hope what I said is on my CV. I said, yes. They now said I should read it out. I read it out and it was there. The man asked me, were you here last year? And, I said,yes! That is why you have an outstanding SOP and they asked you to improve on your SOP right? I said, yes!

He then asked me one question. Which of the FG policy I know that is in-line with what I want to study and I would like to work on when I return? I told him climate change policy and gas as a transition fuel will address the issue of climate change. He was impressed and gave me his card. And the other man asked, does he know it. He said yes. Just simple with me. My first impression made thing easy with me. I networked sharp sharp.

The grade my SOP full mark. Certifications full mark and recommendation. The Dr is my new found mentor.

To cut the long story short, God is wonderful.

When you say your focus is the petroleum industry and gas in particular, what role in particular is your intending field in the oil and gas...sharpaly o, this is your next interview.

Aizenosa:
I have been waiting non stop, hopefully I will get it done soon

This wait is just annoying.

All those for virtual, stay calm and be patient. The process is no different from us that did in centres with regards to the wait time.


Even in venues, you have to wait fir someone else to finish no matter the time yours was slated.

I'll advice you get the link and login and wait irrespective of the time and date you were given. The earlier the better.

And, be the first to click the link in the morning and wait.

Goodluck.

pijay:


Some are aligned with the opinion of using only CGPA, while others vehemently supports the conduct of aptitude test in addition to CGPA in order to screen out candidates before interview.

In addition, an aptitude test will help align presented paper qualification with actual on-the-ground performance, thereby ascertaining the credibility of the applicants.

In my opinion, this is a decision that should be deliberated upon by the PTDF board, while keeping in mind that academic excellence is of great benefit, the assessment has to encompass character, integrity and learning, and most importantly Leadership as academics alone cannot be the only criteria to be measured.

However, PTDF should work towards an online grading and screening of applicants before the invitations for interview are sent.

All the documents checked and graded at the interview venue could have been graded online, ranging from;
O’Level, First Degree, Professional Membership, Publication and SOP. Thereby allowing for efficient use of time and also providing equal opportunity for applicants to know how they were graded.

Thereafter, if the cut-off grade is set at 80%, only those who have pulled 80% and above would be invited for aptitude test and thereafter, interview.

This will lead to proper time management, objectivity of assessment procedure and overall efficiency of the test processes.

My one cent.
Some1 should also send this to PTDF.

I disagree with you on a couple of things and agree on some.

First, screening and probably inviting those who meet 80% is a yes for me. Aptitude test and the rest are a total NO.

First, NDDC once made this mistake. How do you grade professionals whom you seek to work in the field with test? What questions will you set? How does this test the individual good skills that we all have in our various fields with regards to the oil and gas industry. Talking of NDDC, I am a professional in my field and I should be able to score atleast 50%. But guess what, it was field based question as they claimed but I didn't pass.
For instance, I am a Network specialist and you give me questions on Web design, how I go take pass? Or I am a mechanical Engineer with focus on pipeline welding and maintenance and I am being tested on automobile? It doesn't make sense.

I think interview is the best, it gives us a chance to express ourselves. Even if all of us don't get it, atleast we will tell ourselves we tried, than having to be kicked out on a test that is not even your major. Can be so annoying.

drach:
Are ptdf scholars bonded to return to nigeria after studies?

You never get scholarship u wan japa, my brother no be so o.

Liebermann:


I never claimed to speak for the North. He claims to speak for the South and the lot of you are either silent or outwardly support his putrid comments. Hard to not believe him when he says that he does.

We move bro...nothing spoil.!

tolaade1960:
Let's wait for the interview results. We know Nigeria system is quota system which is disadvantage to some states .

PTDF could use CGPA we entered on the application to select best candidates in a moderate number like 3700 for competitive aptitude test since the final list is very......

Does experience in the industry matter in all of this?

Liebermann:


Battling with who? This krill? LOL

I'm just educating him and others who may hold similar sentiments since the education system has clearly failed them.

Loll..which one is Krill again. Una no go kee me with laugh. You both should know that you are not in anyway speaking for any region. Lol.

Kwantinue.

Hi everyone, just thought I should share my thoughts.
First, someone might be the best in his or her tate and not still be awarded. My take is, do your best and pray for favour because the kind of crowd that is out there..and the factors that comes in the selection criteria, they themselves don't know who they will pick based on the scores alone.
This is because. 1. Everyone cannot study the same course, If some electrical engineers are selected in Edo state, then Mechanical might be selected in Rivers irrespective of an electrical based person having the highest score in Rivers. The field must be evenly distributed, just pray that the distribution favours you. Now, in your particular state, if the top 5 wants to study renewable energy, they can't carry all of them because they score highest, this is where another factor, even distribution comes in, they might probably carry only the first renewable energy person, then pick 6th position which is a computing person then another which might be Oil and gas laws, stuffs like that.

Just pray for favour, interview and publications alone will not be enough.

emeritus007:

honestly, last year's list came out in the night (around past 8pm) but was on a Thursday (Thursday is like their traditional list release day sha..... lol)..... someone called me the speculator-in-chief. what do you call the one who mentioned Tuesday?
honestly, last year's list came out in the night (around past 8pm) but was on a Thursday (Thursday is like their traditional list release day sha..... lol)..... someone called me the speculator-in-chief. what do you call the one who mentioned Tuesday?
Be Happy.... your name and my name will appear

lol.call me the person that said Tuesday. if list de e for don comot since. was it not on a Sunday they invited us for interview? abi sm ppl went to work dt day.

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emeritus007:
well...... even if the list is coming out today, it'll be after the close of work. most importantly, my prayer is that Your name and My name be on the list... Insha Allah

lol. y after work. ppl n talk ehnn. after they will say in the night wen ppl av slept. lol. who even brot the idea of Tuesday sef. see ehnn. if everything is not finalised, no list . infact list go comot wen everyone has been contacted. it will not be a surprise but just kind of making it official. thanks all as we keep waiting for the list. lol

Sozaboy:
You sure? How much make I bet? Make my ticket no cut ooooo

play as much as u want ur blessings to be. u have nothing to worry about. I'm the Video Assistant Referee. lol.

Sozaboy:
Predictions for todays match please (Egypt go beat Russia?) How many how many? Make I know wetin to bet; make my ticket no go cut like that Germex game.

better talk... Egypt to win and over 2.5. sallah to score from the spot(penalty).

please go about ur normal businesses. the list is not gonna b out any time soon. dnt b disappointed at the end of today. cc: exxa, blessing, mercy.
seems u guys r the most nervous set. lol

maxi505:
If application in such schools are free you can apply on your own and get the admission ready...

then what if someone is not selected after getting admission? or u have admission in UCL and sent to another school. maybe we should have applied to all the schools.

efomzy:



Over 60K?? Why .....wat were you trading with CSC. No application fee for CSC na.

I go shake table oooooo

oga there is no table to shake... PTDF just made this Scholarship as simple as possible. if not, u would need ur transcript, passport, police report, language test before applying and other necessary logistics. the guy is right

Ddkaka:
I said only TWO candidates got admitted from those contacted. If you know you were contacted for IFP and you applied you better go and check the final admission list.

if this is true..isn't it absurd? I thought PTDF
will have a say as to them (IFP) giving admissions to all her applicants. so wts now their role wen they said.."we will get Admission for those qualified" I stand to be corrected.

PTDF! PTDF!! ope u guys are catching fun o. BP no good o.lol what will be will be. this thing na free sth...be patient. lol. who else saw what C. Ronaldo did.

faceURfront:


Okay so why did ptdf not release the list?

for people that are busy following ptdf directives on securing admission, I DNT think the list is their major concern. it's only for us who they have ignored. I just hope they will send me mail that I atleast went for the interview.lol

faceURfront:


Ptdf has lost the chance of surprising anybody. Anything that drags for too long loses its taste. I am of the opinion that this year's scholarship process, especially the FGC was/is poorly managed.

nah, I'm of the opinion that this method of them securing admissions for u is the problem...atleast they have to wait for the schools to tell them who they have given admission.

there's no point being anxious again especially the FGC guys. ppl wey go de list knw themselves n hrd sm of them have admissions already. so, for us where dem no contact....can we save oursef the stress, it's not the end of life.. lol. if we are to face d reality, u can't be in the list wen u have not been contacted. like, is it dt time dt PTDF will start looking for ur own admissions. it's a pity but that's the reality. except o except, in a rare situation that God wants to fight for u. lol

Bodmillz:


I don’t think people that were not contacted stands a chance on the list. The list will be published when those contacted get their offers from their chosen institutions.

PS: just my opinion.

exactly wt I'm thinking.
life continues jare.

mercyp001:
Na wa o, u guys are just talking about award,award and award. Abeg,let us put dat aside and pray more. List will be out immediately after Ramadan,the list is ready.

lol. madam no vex o. but sm1 like me that wasn't contacted. do I stand to see my name in the list?
when will the school now contact me and get my details. all the best to those contacted. I think u guys shld be the ones to wait for the list.

Ghostofspata:


They have not conclude d recruitment, believe me i know. The anxiety on scholarship application is less because u can always try next year or even dese year with oda scholarship bh with job d next time u get to try again if lucky will b next ten years or never.

At d bolded, what abt d pple that applied for china, france n Germany, how long av dey bn waiting. Thats our country for u.

I strongly disagree with you sir. you don't tell me I have to wait 10 years to get another chance when they are better options elsewhere.
but u see this Scholarship so. this is the easiest Scholarship Application I have seen.
No language test needed, passport wasn't a must, u dnt source for admission. if sm1 doesnt get it. then be prepared to fullfil dos righteousness elsewhere. u see where the anxiety comes in?

by National/International award, they meant any honour you have DOMESTICALLY (Nigeria) and OUTSIDE. be it customer care, best smile award, motivational speaker award. be it a school award or workplace or NYSC.
Not necessarily Academics alone.
all that is needed is just to show if uv been outstanding in any group (no matter how small the group is).
everything I presented was accepted from school to NYSC.
what I didn't try was Church Own...would have love to see the reaction though.

Ghostofspata:
Guys pls m not trying to point fingers bh i was only asked 5 questions during my interview
1- do i have aby award?
2- do i have any publishment?
3-where do i work?
4- present my proposal in 2min.
I only had time to read the objective n name of the topic.
5-which courses did i study during my past degrees?

Is dat strange or do you think they have deducted all that they need from dat.

hahaha...that is what I'm saying. but not to worry. you have been graded even when not asked. just pray for favour.. by the way, catch some fun. world cup is nextweek

olig:
Let us STOP behaving like Nigerian politicians. " if we don't win, then is not a fair election/selection" idea is bad. After all we have not seen the final list.
I have applied for this scholarship before (at M. Sc.) but wasn't given. I rather went ahead with my masters in a Nigerian University.
If you do not make that final list, it is not the end of life, and that is not enough reason to condemn the process. I know there can be improvements. But you don't tell the examiner the type of questions you should be asked. This process is similar to project defense, where the examiner does not ask all the candidates the same questions. Some will not even be asked more than just few questions while some are seriously drill.
We should all know that everyone can not be selected. The rule that favors one will against the other. Some were not even shortlisted for the interview.

This mentality must stop. This is what causes post election violence most time. We believe we MUST win, when we don't even know the capacity/coverage of others. Some believe because they like me most in important cities, I must win................
LET'S WAIT FOR THE LIST

you are very right sir. No one is condemning the process. I'm just stating that no one knows his grade as the examiners have the liberty of scoring u as he wants especially wen some of the questions were not asked compared to the certs and awards that we can easily grade oursef.
my point is..no one should say he or she performed better as no two examiners will score u the same if ur exact performance was to be played B4 them.

flyjustice:


Yes sir but for some of us, we find some of the criterion mild. For example, in the area of qualification, i have 10 marks. Accordingly, the interviewers recorded two publications for me making a total of 10 marks. Finally, i presented four awards, they were accepted and also tallied 10 marks for me (2.4 each).

However, I'm not too convinced that i would win the award because you don't know what other candidates have at hand. So I'm just praying for the best

forget those ones...they are easy and straight forward as we can all see. just look at the top. how many of us where asked all those questions? but they are grading for them.