Hello Aisha,
I have been reading your posts and find you inspiring. I will like to know you a little more. I am also a development worker living in Ilorin. I hope you can send a mail to golayiwole@yahoo.com. We'll pick it up from there.
By the way, Manchester Rules Here too.
Peegee.

I understand why people feel so disappointed about the whole thing. I was there too. I waited till evening only to get in and be told to drop my CV and leave. I was bemused. My only consolation was that I only went in to see if I could check out MTN foundation and MTN was still there. Nonetheless, regardless of whatever one might think of the whole set up, one must never lose hope. We must never get to the point where we become permanently cynical. For us, the cup must always be half full. I just want to correct an impression. Someone said that Peopleprime does not owe us anything. That is funny. I wonder why we went to the fair in the first place. We had real expectations and the least that the organizers could have given us was some measure of fairness. I mean we all deserved an equal opportunity to grab whatever chance was available. We are not naive enough to think that everyone would be recruited at the fair but letting some of us get less face time than others was not right and I do not think that any of us deserves that. And as per not being required to pay anything, my God, have you ever heard of a free dinner ?
Let's keep things upbeat and optimistic but let's also keep it real .
Some of you guys were really sweet at the fair. That was a plus for me personally. I enjoyed meeting you. And if you're wondering,  yes, I was the fat guy in the tight suit.
Enjoy the rest of your day folks.
Love ,
Peegee.

Hi everyone,
This is my first time of posting anything on this site. I am writing because the area of discourse is one in which I major. I am a development worker with one form of NGO experience or the other since 2002. I have found all the postings very interesting but I guess only very few of them have been helpful to that person who is interested in NGO (Development) work. The best way to start is to volunteer. Find an NGO in your localty that has its thematic area(s) relevant to your area(s) of interest. That way you can get within the circle. Once you're in the development worker's circle, try to read, listen and learn. Make contributions where necessary and make friends a lot. Do not just speak anyhow especially if you really do not have anything to say. Attend meetings and other relevant fora such as workshops and conferences when you have the chance.
Don't just quit your job, NGOs do not often pay well unless you've reached a stage whre you have become a resource person consulting for such bodies as UNICEF, WHO, USAID and the others or you intend to work for SFH, ARFH and some of the big players in Nigeria. Try to make sure you have the financial resources to go the long haul until you're ready to lauch out.
I can not tell you everything you need to know but beyond merely getting a postgraduate degree (MPH in my case), these are some of the things you can do to become a Development worker. I hope you will find these tips useful.
Enjoy the rest of your week.