COMMISSIONING THE ECOLOGICAL FUND OFFICE AT THE EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND AND THE COMPLETED EROSION-CONTROL AND LAND-RECLAMATION SITE IN CALABAR

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Usani Usani commissioning the Project yesterday morning

NIGERIAN NAVY DIRECT SHORT SERVICE 2016/2017

 

Invitation of Candidates for Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 24 Enlistment

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Nigerians for enlistment into the Nigerian Navy through the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 24 which commences on 26 October 2016 and closes on 23 November 2016.

Application Method

Interested members of the public are requested to note the following information on method of application. Applications are free of charge. Applicants are to apply only once. Multiple online applications will be disqualified.

Step 1:

Log unto http://www.joinnigeriannavy.com Click on the Register button to create an account on this portal by providing a valid Email Address (which will be used as your User Name) and Password. Note: You will need your Email Address (User Name) and Password to log in next time.

Step 2:

Complete the Ratings Application form. Make sure you review your data carefully before submitting. You may log in at anytime before application closes to make changes after submission.

Step 3:

Download and print a copy of your completed Application form which must include the following parts:

1.   Applicant's Declaration and Certification by Parent/Guardian form.

2.   Local Government Area Certification Form.

3.   Police Certification Form.

4.   Guarantor Form.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT INTO THE NIGERIAN NAVY DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 24

Online registration starts on 26 October 2016 and closes on 23 November 2016.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Nigerians for enlistment into the Nigerian Navy through the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 24 in the underlisted departments:

1.     SEAMAN

 Applicants must possess BSc/HND in Nautical Sciences. Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

2.     ACCOUNT AND BUDGET

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or HND in Economics, Accounting and Business Administration or HND in Business and Accounts. Membership of a professional body like ICAN, ANAN, ACMA, ACCA, ACA will be an added advantage.

3.     CHAPLAIN

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a registered institution of theology from either of the following:

a.           Catholic Mission.

b.           Protestant Mission.

Applicants must have completed 2 years apprenticeship in Apostolic Ministry and be recommended from the pastoral missions. In addition to qualifications required, applicants must be of male gender and duly ordained clergy of their respective Christian faith.

4.     EDUCATION    

 Applicants must possess B.Ed in relevant fields.  Holders of first degree with PGD in the following fields are also eligible:

 a.     Mathematics.

b.      English Language.

c.      Statistics.

d.     Physics.

e.     Chemistry.

f.      Geography.

g.     Economics.

h.     French.

j.      Computer Science.

k.     History.

5.      ENGINEERING

Applicants must possess a BSc or HND or equivalent qualifications in the following fields: 

a.     Naval Architecture/Ship Design.

b.     Mechanical/Marine Engineering.

c.      Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

d.     Aeronautical Engineering.

Membership of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) will be an added advantage.

6.      HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Applicants must possess a BSc, BA, HND or equivalent qualification in Personnel Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management. Membership of NIM and other relevant bodies is an added advantage.

7.      HYDROGRAPHY

Applicants must possess a BSc or HND in the following fields: 

a.     Cartography.

b.     Surveying/Geoinfomatics.

c.      Geophysics.

d.     Physical Oceanography.

Membership of NIS is an added advantage. Applicants with BSc degree in Physics and Mathematics must possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Land Survey to be eligible.       

8.     IMAM

Applicants must possess BA Degree in Islamic Studies with special reference to Islamic Jurisprudence and Theology. Diploma in Counselling Psychology will be an added advantage. Applicants with Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Studies must have 5 years experience. Applicants must be able to read and write in English Language.

9.     INFORMATION 

Applicants must possess a BSc or HND in the following fields. 

a.           Mass Communication.

b.           Journalism.

c.           Public Relations.

d.           Printing Technology.

e.           Cinematography.

f.            Television Production.

g.           Computer Technology (Desktop Publishing). 

Membership of NIPR will be an added advantage.

10.    INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 

Applicants must possess BSc/B.Tech/B.Eng in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Priority will be given to candidates with relevant qualification in:

 a.     Website development and management.

b.     Networking and network administration.

c.      Programming multimedia and software development.

d.     Server and database administration.

e.     Information and cyber security.

 Certification in relevant fields will be an added advantage.

11.    MEDICAL

Applicants in the medical field must possess the following qualifications:

a.     Doctor/Dental Surgeons:  MBBS, MBchB or equivalent. Must be fully registered by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and must possess a current practicing license.

b.     Pharmacist: B.Pharm degree and be fully registered with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria and have a current practicing license.

c.      Radiographer: Minimum of BSc/HND in Radiography.

d.     Nursing:  B.NSc or equivalent with post basic qualification in a nursing field. Sub specialisations such as ICU, A&E, Theatre, Anaesthesia will be an added advantage. 

e.     Dietician:   B.Sc or HND Dietician/Nutrition. Must be registered with Dietetics Council of Nigeria.

f.      Medical Lab Scientist:   Must possess either a BMLS or AIMLS and its equivalent and be fully registered with the Medical Laboratory Scientist Council of Nigeria as well as possess a current practicing license.

g.     Physiotherapist:   Must possess either B. Physiotherapy or BMR (Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation). Must be registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB) and possess a current practicing license.

h.     Medical Records/Health Information Management: Minimum of BSc/ HND required.

i.      Public Health Officer:   Minimum of BSc/HND in either Environmental Health or Community Health Information and Education. Must be fully registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORCON) and possess a current practicing license.

j.      Optometrist:   Bachelor's degree in Optometry or B.Optometrist.  Must be a fully registered optometrist, dispensing optician by the Optical Council of Nigeria and have a current practicing license.

k.     Hospital Administration:   Minimum of BSc/HND Hospital Administration required.

l.      Biomedical Engineer:    Minimum of BSc/HND in Biomedical Engineering required.

m.    Clinical Psychologist:   Minimum of BSc/HND in Clinical Psychology and Applied Psychology required.

12.    MUSIC

 Applicants must possess BA/HND in Music. Proficiency in any musical instrument will be an added advantage.

13.    SPORTS/PT

 Applicants must possess BA/HND in Physical & Health Education or equivalent. Proficiency in any physical sport will be an added advantage.

14.    LOGISTICS

BSc/HND/B Eng in the following fields:

a.     Transport Management.

b.     Economics, Business Management or in Purchasing and Supply (PS).

c.      Architecture.

d.     Catering.

e.     Civil Engineering.

f.      Quantity Survey.

g.     Structural Engineering.

h.     Final Certificate of Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology.

15.    LEGAL SERVICES 

Applicant must possess LLB and BL (A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience is required).

GENERAL INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES

1.     Applicants are warned against giving false information or tendering fake certificates. Any false information or fake certificates discovered at any stage will lead to disqualification and subsequent prosecution of the applicant.

2.     Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of First degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

3.     Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria.

4.     All applicants must be single.

5.     Applicants must possess NYSC discharge certificate or letter of exemption from NYSC.

6.     Male applicants must not be less than 1.70 meters tall while female applicants must not be less than 1.67 meters tall.

7.     Applicants should be between 22 and 28 years of age by 31st December 2016 except Chaplains and Imams who should not be more than 30 years. Those over 28 and 30 years, as applicable, need not apply.

8.     Applicants will be shortlisted for a qualifying aptitude test.  The date, time and result of the aptitude test will be placed on this website.

9.     Applicants are to choose any of the following centres for the qualifying aptitude test:

a.     Abuja - Command Day Secondary School, Mogadishu Barracks.
b.     Bauchi – Command Day Secondary School, Shadawanka Barracks.
c.      Owerrinta – Nigerian Navy Finance and Logistics School, Owerrinta.
d.     Lagos - Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ojo.
e.     Port-Harcourt – Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Borokiri.
f.      Sokoto – Army Day Secondary School, Giginya Barracks.

10.    Applicants are to bring the following to the Aptitude Test Centres:

a.     Parents/Guardian Consent Form.

b.     Local Government Attestation Card.

c.      Acknowledgment Form.

d.     Photocopies of Certificates including NYSC Discharge Certificate.

11.    Please note that any attempt to inundate the Naval Headquarters with letters from any quarters by any applicant will be viewed as a ploy to undermine the enlistment process and will lead to disqualification of such applicants.  In addition, applicants are to note that the entire enlistment process is free and they should refrain from giving money to any individual under any guise.

SUBMISSION OF FORM

12.    On completion of the application form, applicants are advised to click SUBMIT on the portal and generate the applicant’s transaction ID. Applicants are advised to print out a copy of the Application Summary.  For technical support call 08062090473 and 08033063694 between 0800 and 1700 only. 

 

NAVY'S MEDICAL MISSION EXCITES NIGER DELTA COMMUNITIES

The Nigerian Navy has changed the perception of most communities in the Niger Delta region about the military.

Hitherto, most communities viewed the military as an agent of death with insatiable murderous appetite. In dread, they would flee to different directions for safety on sighting the men in uniform.

But gradually things are changing. The military now wears a human face. It has embraced professionalism. With carrot-and-stick approach encased in different social intervention programmes, the military is now able to warm itself into the hearts of many communities in the Niger Delta region.

The Central Naval Command (CNC) of the Nigerian Navy has a robust social welfare scheme for communities in its Areas of Responsibility (AoR). With headquarters situated in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, the CNC visits different communities with its medical outreach programme.

The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Mohammed Garba, is passionate about the medical rhapsody. He is at the forefront driving the process and within a short period of time, since he assumed the CNC’s command, Garba has reached five communities with healthcare scheme.
 
Recently, the Ede-Epie community in Yenagoa, trooped out en masse to partake in its turn of the Navy’s medical mission. Children were dewormed. The aged, women and youths were treated for various health conditions. In fact, Dr. Jennifer Odjegba and other medical experts in the naval team handled the cases of the beneficiaries professionally.

About 2000 persons benefitted from the gesture. The Navy offered free malaria tests and treatment, blood pressure checks, eye screening and treatment. They also gave free diabetes screening, treatment of urinary dysfunction, among others.Consequently, the community poured encomiums on the navy. Many of them said with the kind of gesture extended to them by the navy, their perception about the military changed from negative to positive.

Consequently, the community poured encomiums on the navy. Many of them said with the kind of gesture extended to them by the navy, their perception about the military changed from negative to positive.
The Paramount Ruler of Ede-Epie community, His Royal Highness, Edwin Iti, wore smiles permanently on his face. He said the navy made him proud before his subjects. According to him, the people heaved a sigh of relief.

He said the military has revealed its humanitarian face by showing that it does not only exist to apprehend criminals. He vowed to partner with the military to rid the community of crimes.

The monarch said: “We appreciate the Navy for deeming it fit to extend this medical rhapsody to our people. Before now, when my people see military personnel, they get scared. But now, we are glad that the perception has changed.

“We are overjoyed. The wisdom of coming to put smiles on the faces of our people is welcome. This programme has revealed that the military is not only to apprehend people but to offer humanitarian services. We are fully ready to partner with the military to rid our communities of criminals.”

Garba, who personally declared the event open, said the free medical rhapsody was to promote and strengthen civil-military relations and also to boost healthcare service delivery in targeted communities.

He said the Chief of Naval Staff was very proud of the programme as it was meant to explore partnership of all stakeholders as part of the measures to tackle criminality in the CNC’s area of responsibility.

He urged the people of the community to continue to support the programmes and policies of the Federal Government and that of the military to achieve sustainable peace and security in the Niger Delta.

He appealed to the community to distance itself from criminal activities, maintaining that the Navy zero tolerance for criminalities was not negotiable.Garba said: “I want to urge the community members to distance themselves from criminals that want to take the advantage of agitations and struggle to unleash mayhem on people.

Garba said: “I want to urge the community members to distance themselves from criminals that want to take the advantage of agitations and struggle to unleash mayhem on people.

“Do not allow the magnanimity of the Federal Government to dialogue to be a missing opportunity.

“This medical rhapsody is a programme meant to show appreciation to the host communities. They have been cooperative and supportive of the programmes and policies of not just the Federal Government but also the Nigerian Navy.

“We feel we have to give them something as a token of our appreciation. That is why we organise this free medical rhapsody to the communities in the region and we are doing it every month.”In Yenagoa alone, five communities have already benefitted. We are encouraged by the turnout of community members to this

“In Yenagoa alone, five communities have already benefitted. We are encouraged by the turnout of community members to this programme. Before now, people see the military as a threat but now a lot of people have changed that perception and are beginning to embrace the exercise.”

He advised the communities to key into the Navy’s zero tolerance for criminalities by appealing to their people to shun criminal acts such as piracy, cultism, kidnapping, oil theft, vandalism and other vices. 

Source: shipsandports.com.