We de newbies dey for corner dey watch as you guys smile na so we dey follow smile, peace!!

On this day July the 7th, 2010, there was this rumor in town that the Niger delta boys are coming and so we are to stay indoors, that the entrance roads are all blocked by law enforcement agents, it feels scary feeling being trapped in FCT, I wonder what will really happen if it did happen someday will the masses be speared, ?

no bi mr hausa, ibo and yoruba spoilam pls na miss ibo, hausa and yoruba na dem spoil dis our Naija

derbi Islam is not for marrying more women, de way u tok ebi like say u de jely small no body go stop u if u wan join its a free religion, make up ur mind all does wey de think twice, u r all welcom.

I strongly agree with Omatu, it has to start somehwere and the state level is the best place to start it all, and let me say the Hausa's are not fools, and will never be one regardless of what people think, they rule Nigeria because they are majority and they can easily unit to a cause.

wow scary stuff, lots of us don't wait to read those little lines, thinking it just the usual stuff, but from now on got to read all the lines before i ended in selling out my soul, wow really scary!!

The American Center for International Labor Solidarity (www.solidaritycent er.org), a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting and protecting worker rights, is looking to hire a Program Officer. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of working people throughout Nigeria, please consider joining our team. This is a full-time position based in Abuja that requires extensive travel.

Summary of Position: The Program Officer will report directly to the Country Program Director (CPD) and work closely with the Senior Program Officer in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating various programs; leading a variety of workshops, trainings and initiatives; and providing technical assistance to our union and community partners. S/he will be responsible for day-to-day contact with and support to our union and community partners. S/he is thoroughly conversant with all aspects of regional program activities and current events relevant to political, economic, social, and trade union developments in the region.

The Program Officer writes persuasive proposals, describes complex activities, and develops budgets for such activities. S/he participates in the development and implementation of education, training and other programs. S/he has the writing skills necessary to produce well-written program reports and evaluations. S/he monitors programs to meet budget targets and programmatic results. S/he prepares and exchanges information and coordinates activities with Solidarity Center partners as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop programs in collaboration with union and community partners
2. Lead workshops, seminars, and other trainings
3. Provide programmatic, financial, and administrative support
4. Write/edit proposals, reports, letters, and other correspondence
5. Conduct meetings and develop coalition-building contacts with labor leaders and other community organizations involved in efforts to promote labor rights and standards
6. Follow government rules and regulations that affect program management
7. Report on country conditions and labor issues
8. Work closely with labor centers and their affiliates to coordinate participation in the development and implementation of Solidarity Center programs
9. Monitor programs to meet budget targets
10. Perform other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications: A Program Officer must have broad knowledge of international relations including trade union and socio-economic and political developments in West Africa, the U.S. and across the globe. Previous trade union experience is highly desirable. S/he must be able to work independently and complete assignments with limited supervision. S/he must be capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously. S/he must have, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, labor relations or related fields and/or five years equivalent work experience. Strong verbal and writing skills are a must. Computer literacy for word processing and simple spreadsheets is required. The Program Officer must have the ability to work and interact easily with a wide variety of people.

To Apply: Please submit cover letter, CV, references, and a writing sample (3-5 pages) via email to Mary Marcus Udoh at olalekan@solidarity centernig. org.

Position is open until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.