SITP is fully ongoing.
The stress and pressure is growing geometrically daily.
However with God on our side we are more than able.

Indeed SITP is an intensive programme.
Well the money is worth it for most of us.
Wishing everyone out there the very best.

RanBaxy thanks for your very encouraging piece.
With God's favour in life you can get to the very peak.
Shell Recruitment is quite an open one. Many of the SITP guys here has no link whatsoever with anybody in Shell but they made it.
To guys out there, give their(SHELL) recruitment all needed serious attention it may just be your own turn.
Wishing everyone the very best.

ELV is finally getting more interesting day by day.
Nice meeting some nairalanders like B. Brown, Ranbaxy etc in person
Very soon we go organize Nairalander welcome cocktail party
Still eager to meet other Nairalander.
Enjoy

Everybody seems to be so busy at the ELV.
Registartaion and documentation ongoig.
Access to internet at the moment na scarce commodity.
Talk wt the house later.

@KDB

Ma brother, that could be done in english no matter the topic

What is the essence of language, primarily for communication.
If am teaching or explaining something to a fellow colleague and this has nothing to do with other colleagues who do not understand my dialect, I guess I shld be at liberty to speak my dialect with him.
However, if am teaching two or more colleagues to engender communication I will have to speak a common language that we will all understand.

Robbie and KDB, hope you guys are not advocating for "No Vernacular Speaking in the Office" [size=5pt] this reminds me of my primary and secondary school days[/size]

myro:

Hi guys, 11 days to go. Does anyone know if starcomms works in Warri?

Well there is no any fixed wireless telcoms service in Warri. Before now Mobitel used to be but they are off biz .
However, all the four GSM networks are working perfectly there.

@Robbie

I'm curious to know what type of information would really require that one speaks his local lanugauge in a professional environment

Several of them especially if u r trying to explain or teach something to a colleague.

For me the choice of company depends on what's important to you as an individual, and where God wants you to be.

People do extremely well in most of these oil companies and at the same time lots of people get redundant and don't really have any career growth and stuff. So it depends on who you are and what you want to get from where you are.

Where God wants you to be is the most important factor in having a fulfilling career.

But come to think of it,  if one is not so careful in the Oil & Gas producing company, u may not know much especially the technical aspect.
However, with a programme like SITP that gives you the neccesary foundational knowledge of Oil & Gas, I blv every hardworking and serious minded individuals has what it takes to become a professional

@KDB

there obviously a little 'man know man'' thing goin on, hence the use of their language within office premises n stuff,  anyways,  i guess its a ''man knw man' world nowadays,

@Robbie Lex

though i am not a fan of language speaking at work and i know yoruba's over love their lanuguage, but still it's not cool to speak in any languauge people around you cannot understand when you are in a professional environment,

The issue of speaking language in the office especially when there is an outsider so to say is not professional enough, but at the same time there are certain information that are better understood if given in dialects.

I for one , am midway between the two, but am often conscious not to make others feel uncomfortable when speaking my dialect.

@KDB

secondly, who say's mobil pays better?? it only seems that way because they don't have as much benefits as shell does, well that depends on what your looking for i guess, but ultimately, in terms of pay, i would say shell would be on top,

Shell incentives seems to really have no rival in the oil and Gas company in Nigeria.

@KDB

ma man, it took a while, but i think after quite an ivestigation i concluded shell is better organised in nigeria than mobil, for example, tribalism hardly exists in shell as staff are of various tribes n ethnic groups, but on the contrary, mobil is completely dominated by the yoruba's, (fact),  and i might add, imagine a scenario whereby your in the office and everyones speakin yoruba??   , its pretty fustrating,

As regards tribalism, the major problem with Mobil is like they scarcely blv in quota system, they seem to blv much on merit but alas Nigerians are in charge so merit atime is aligned with tribalism.

There are also claims from some quaters that Yorubas also dominate both Chevron and Shell (sic).

However on a neutral ground, for now, Yorubas may still be dominating many sectors of Nigeria that requires high skill. Those yoruba people seems to be ahead of other tribes in terms of western education.

KDB:

as in, its obvious isnt it?? i know alot of peeps over at agip that would give anything to be at shell, besides, despite all the problems shell's been going through of late their still the number 1 oil company nigeria (economically, profit-wise, staff care, name it), and second to mobil in the world, so am guessin you'd probably go more places with shell, but then again who am i to choose for you?? its jus my opinion, i'd go along with teemee n Rob lex if i were you though, but am pretty sure i'll see u in warri come 1st of april,

KDB at the same time, I have seen peeps who left Shell (SITP) for Chevron and Total.
Although leaving one job for anoda is not always or absolutely for money alone.

Robbie Lex.

A big Congrat.

Most importantly, I appreciate your Love for God. It implies you are not serving Him on contract basis.
i.e you give SHELL job I will Praise otherwise nothing for God.

Congrat once more.

How many days e come remain for SITP guys??

Robbie Lex:

don't worry the salary will help you get over missing your former collegues, lol

congrats miketomi

Abi?
My guy, change is just inevitable, let us all pray for positive changes.

deinowei:

@ House
Count down to April 1st begins tomorrow. 31 days to resumption. Lol fellows

Yes o

I blv by now, most of the working class must have tendered or about to tender their resignation letter.
Mine is a sort of mixed feelings, begining to miss my guys (the only coy where we rule our world) but at the same time really looking forward to SITP, a land of serious academics work with fat salary

I am also excited that I will be leaving Lagos madness in terms of traffic holdup.
In Warri, no traffic holdup.
In ELV, classes from hostels are walking distances.

KDB:

hey all,

this thread must continue to grow ohhhh, if una no wan help me i go do am on my own,

KDB, we will all join you to keep the thread alive.

By April, I blv you will be reporting live from inside ELV giving the outsiders insiders information.

I guess at this point, evey SHELL hopeful should be psychologically prepared for both positive and negative outcome from the HR folks.
However one thing we should all have at the back of our mind is that all things work together for the good of those that love God. Rom 8:28.
So still be very hopeful for the very best in life.

Miketomi:

@texazzpete

Bross, thanks for your numerous insightful and well-informed posts.
After,the SITP training, what informs the department (team) you are posted?
is it based on SITP performance, your first degree, combinations of the two or just by random sampling

On a more serious note, what are the factors you feel are considered for the posting.

Oga texazzpete, am still anxiously waiting for your response.
Can any other person help while I wait for him?

spraying of money is part and parcel of yoruba culture.
The fact that an American does not spray money does not mean it is the right thing.
For once, lets think as free born. Must our cultures or standards be based on whiteman way of life.
Personally, I rarely go to party talkless of spraying money but I guess this idea of not spraying money is simply a stupid idea from Soludo.

@texazzpete

Bross, thanks for your numerous insightful and well-informed posts.
After,the SITP training, what informs the department (team) you are posted?
is it based on SITP performance, your first degree, combinations of the two or just by random sampling

On a more serious note, what are the factors you feel are considered for the posting.

deinowei:

@ House
where are our contributions to the thread? Thank God for folks like Robbie Lex, KDB, 2good and a few others there would have been no information at all. Lots of us just read through the post of others and disappear without even saying hello. Even if you do not have information from shell, you could at least give some form of encouragement to everyone. Even those who have gotten their offer letter have suddenly disappeared. Let take a leaf from our counterparts in the 'which way NLNG' thread. Kudos to all those who have continuously contributed to the growth of the thread. He who waters will also be watered. God bless and reward you guys, you are the best.lol

I agree with you absolutely. We got to keep this thread burning even while in ELV.
This can really serve as a good reference point for future SITP students.

The few guys posting regularly, keep on the good work.

CONGRATS to our folks with their offer letter cooling off in their various email boxes.
I rejoice with you for making it to ELV for 2008/2009 SITP.

Q1: From the offer letter when are we suppose to resume?

Q2: Are they going to still send hardcopy letter of offer?

To other Shell hopefuls, never say die until the game is over. I must tell you the game is not yet over.
If God wants you in SHELL thru this year SITP, no Power can stop you.
Keep trusting him and His purpose for your life shall not be defeated.

To the guys that already had their meidcals, God will complete the good works He has started in your life.

Last but not the least, medical test is still on in Lagos.
So it is too early to give up.

Well we have come along way with this thread.
Several information have been given by several people and I must confess they are all useful.
From my own submission, the first sets of successful invited was based on community/Niger Delta factor. This claim was supported by an earlier post of nivie

Secondly, the information of having issues with medical in Lagos is also very true.

As regards onavae  assertions there may be some element of truth in it.

In my group for instance, we had first class product  with distinctions in Waec one sitting, generally our SRD was perfect and  we were just five.
The only guy that was not so happy during the SRD because he was a bit jittery was the first person to be called for medical ( although he is from Niger/Delta and he resides in PH).  The rest of us are believing God for His mercy and favour including another Niger/Deltan with 2:1 but resides in Lagos.

However, to God be the glory, this morning I got my invitation for medical in FMH next week. It was sent yesterday.
IN A NUTSHELL BY STRENGTH SHALL NO MAN PREVAIL. GOD CAN DO AND WILL DO ALL THINGs PROVIDED YOU PUT YOUR TRUST IN HIM.
TO HIM ALONE BE ALL THE GLORY.

As many that are still trusting God for goodnews from Shell, do not despair and also avoid despondency from setting in, the bible says those who wait for the Lord (i.e put their trust in the Lord) shall not be put to shame (disappointed). Ish 49:23.

Wishing everyone the very best.

@underdogg & oye1.
Thanks for the information.

@Aniwil

for now i bliv the medicals are comunity based,later they will go national,congrats once again to all who succeeded,for those who didn't,put it in mind that this period is agog with openings in the oil and gas industries as most of them are expanding more than before,so just keep on praying and also applying.It's well.

Thanks for your piece.
It 'd better be so o.
Anyway lets put all our trust in God as long as we are yet to get any mail from them either negative or positive.
Congrats to the already contacted successful folks, I guess the anxiety must have been over by now??
Meet you folks at ELV.

KDB:

ma peeps, its all God's doing and y'all can't imagine d joy i feel right now, but i was just as hopefull as y'all were n look at where am at now, got news for all of you though, theres quite a alot of batches as we were only four today so this things prett much going to run for a whole month,

we pretty much went through the usual, you know eye tests, blood n urine tests, ECG, BP tests, filled some forms, where asked a few questions, you know, was a great experience though, especially as we were all from opobo,

anyways want you guys to trust in God and commit all your needs to Him ok and i assure you we'll be at warri in march ok,

Thanks for your piece.
Could it be that the invitation for the medicals is based on state of origin for now?
Guys, to help unravel this mind boggling question, the already called pple shld pls indicate their state of origin?
So many thoughts going thru my minds.
O boy confusion don begin set in o.
God dey sha.

Guys make una no worry.
Less than 20 people invited so far(sic).
Can anybody in the house confirm this??

Shezman:

Hi Guys,

Congratulations to all those who have gotten their letter. Some of us are sill hopeful, and hopefully we will get positive letters. My only question is why the need to send the letters in batches abi no be email? everything could be sent at once instead of this involuntary rise in blood pressure. Anyways, Hope to meet all you guys at SITP. Keep the thread burning.

Hahahahahahahaha
Shezman, no allow make the blood pressure too rise o
so as to avoid having you diagnosed as having HBP
Nothing dey happen
God dey for all of us. Your letters are on their way don't give up

Folks,

God is good, your letters are coming.
Whether you made it or not they will surely sent you a letter.
A friend told me he received mail from Shell that he was not successful at the SRD.
He called them and they gave him reasons why he was dropped.
Three guys form his SRD group also received letters but this time around for medicals.
So if you haven't got a mail from Shell keep your fingers crossed or better still be on your kneels and talk to GOD.
More letters are surely coming out next week.

Guys that have already received their letters can you please tell us when you had your SRD as in Date & Location.
The letters are in batches I suppose.

majikprof:


@miketomi

groos or net pay shld not be your problem just bear in mind that they pay between 300-350k/month your mind shld be set on getting into the company

Yap u r right getting into the company is the prima facie.
But in order to avoid controversy we ought to be specific about the figure we quote.

If Mr A says 280k as net pay and Mr B says 340K, u know they might be saying the same thing.

One love keep us together. Meet you folks at ELV

down to the business of today. well for those of you spreading gist of the SITP pay being 280k please verify and confirm your facts first before posting it up here. like i said before a friend of mine doing the present program told me its between 300-350k/month        no be GOD       but to keep the steam down lets just keep praying to get there so we all will confirm it with our own eyes. Can i get a loudest AMEN    AMEN   

Guys with friends in SITP, Please confirm from your freind if the figure he gave you is for gross pay or net pay.

The bigger the money, the better for all of us.

Folks, I guess we all know the difference between take-home pay (net pay) and gross pay.
Your net pay is gross pay less tax, PFA & other deductions. Did I hear Mr Lecturer abi ITK?? No long thing

One more thing, Shell is a multinational coy so their tax is on the high side, so there might be a significant difference btw the monthly net pay and gross pay.

Wishing everyone the very best.

Hey folks, u all doing great with your various posts.
Keep it up.

As regards pay, current (2007/2008) SITP folks take-home pay is 280K and also spiced up with free
accomodation and three square meals per day.
I mean the type of meal the Warri candidates took during the SRD
Anyway after 3 - 4 months, you will not like the meal again. Am serious.
Except if there is an upward review, be prepared for 280K.
Folks, una fit go on fasting for upward review during 2008/2009 SITP

Am wishing u guys the very best.
Just as a reminder to the successful candidates be prepared for another one year of rigorous academics wahala but this time around at a big boy level.
Keep beleiving God and He will pleasantly surprise you.

This is my first post  o

After taking my precious time to go through all the posts, I realised most of the posters rarely understands what it takes to be a good lecturer.
I must say this, IT IS NOT BY PHD.

My discussion is centered around enginering education in Nigeria.

I have been opportune to be lectured by Engineering Professors, PhD Holders, Msc and First degree holders.
I tell you the truth and I lie not, most of the so called PhD holders and Professors are out of tune with recent happenings in their field.
Their lecture delivery is nothing to write home about.

A PhD holder in Nigeria who has no form of industrial experience in Engineering , no access to any serious research centres will not do any better in lecturing than a Graduate Assistant.
I graduated with the best possible grade in any academic endeavours and I tell you the truth, PhD as minimum qualification
for lecturing will not solve our educational problem especially in Engineering.

Most of our lecturers can not even relate their so called theories/research with realities. It is that bad.
Someone like me, I will surely go for PhD and finally return to university to lecture but not until I have acquired the necessary technical know-how in my field.
We need seasoned experts who are doing greatly in their field not necessarily because they have PhD to lecture Engineering students and groom professionals and not mathematicians. I must say, most of our Engineering lecturers are nothing but great mathematicians.

If you would agree with me there is a great world of difference between mathematics and engineering. Mathematics is a tool for Engineers not the other way round.

Imagine a lecturer taking Electrical services design, Computer Networking and so many other core professional courses in our Universities who has never participated in any of these jobs on the field. Even if the lecturer is a professor, he is simply taking the students tutorials.

In summary, compelling all lecturers to have minimum of PhD will not solve our problem. Encouraging them to do so is a welcome idea but most importantly, do these lecturers have the necessary technical-know-how??