Just Yesterday I got a text inviting me to apply for a program with N3,500 on a website http://ift.tt/1ziDmW8 .
Based on their website it is a local content development initiative spearheaded by a consulting firm First Business Intermediaries in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth and development , Ministry of Power.
The aim is to open foreign internship opportunities to 72,000 Nigerians btw the ages of 18 to 40yrs old so as to bridge the skills gap.
While I have done a bit of due diligence by visiting both the firm's website and those two aforementioned ministries
I find it important to flag some important red flags
1) I have not located any mention of the program on the firm's site, the collaborating ministries site or any third party news source.
2. The timing of the kick off the initiative Yesterday. And interviews starting off Feb 11th calls for concerns about sustainability. Why prior to the general elections when it is not certain whether there will be a change in government.
We are all aware of the challenges of programme continuity in Nigeria especially when it public sector tied.
The reason I have written is to safeguard citizens from any potential loss of money and unpleasant experiences.
N3,500 might not seem a lot to loose. But when one imagines the scores of applicants they would get. One begins to understand the scale if it turns out to be illegitimate
It's my opinion that the stakeholders must re assure the public of the credibility and sustainability of the project by the right level of Awareness and addressing the identified concerns about feasibility of the project.
Please further investigations and contributions are welcome .
Look before you Leap
Based on their website it is a local content development initiative spearheaded by a consulting firm First Business Intermediaries in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth and development , Ministry of Power.
The aim is to open foreign internship opportunities to 72,000 Nigerians btw the ages of 18 to 40yrs old so as to bridge the skills gap.
While I have done a bit of due diligence by visiting both the firm's website and those two aforementioned ministries
I find it important to flag some important red flags
1) I have not located any mention of the program on the firm's site, the collaborating ministries site or any third party news source.
2. The timing of the kick off the initiative Yesterday. And interviews starting off Feb 11th calls for concerns about sustainability. Why prior to the general elections when it is not certain whether there will be a change in government.
We are all aware of the challenges of programme continuity in Nigeria especially when it public sector tied.
The reason I have written is to safeguard citizens from any potential loss of money and unpleasant experiences.
N3,500 might not seem a lot to loose. But when one imagines the scores of applicants they would get. One begins to understand the scale if it turns out to be illegitimate
It's my opinion that the stakeholders must re assure the public of the credibility and sustainability of the project by the right level of Awareness and addressing the identified concerns about feasibility of the project.
Please further investigations and contributions are welcome .
Look before you Leap
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