Wednesday, February 17, 2016

NIGERIA AIR FORCE!!! Apply for Nigerian Airforce Recruitment Form – 2016

How to Apply for Nigerian Airforce Recruitment Form – 2016



Nigerian Air Force Airmen/Airwomen Recruitment form for the year 2016. Applicants is free this time.
Nigerian Airforce Recruitment
This is to inform the general public that the Application For Nigerian Air Force Airmen/Airwomen Recruitment Exercise 2016 has commenced.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Nationality: Applicant must be of Nigerian origin.
    2. Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 22 years for non-tradesmen/women, 17 and 24 years for tradesmen/women by 31 December 2016. Those applying as drivers must be between the ages of 18 and 28 years by 31 December 2016
    3. Marital Status: All applicants must be single.
    4. Height: Minimum height is 1.68 meters or 5.5ft for males and 1.65m or 5.4ft for females.
    5. Medical Fitness: All applicants must be medically fit and meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
  1. Non-Tradesmen/women:  Applicants must possess a minimum of 5 credits including Mathematics and English Language at not more than 2 sittings obtained not later than 4 years to this exercise. In addition, applicants are also required to possess their school’s testimonials.
  2. Tradesmen/women:  Applicants must possess OND, NABTEB, RN/RM or City & Guild Certificate. Candidate with only Trade Test Certificate are required to also have a minimum of 3 passes in GCE/SSCE/NECO including English. In addition, applicants applying as tradesmen/tradeswomen must possess ND (with minimum of Lower Credit) or other relevant trade qualification from government-approved institutions. Note that applicants with HND or First Degrees/Post-Graduate Certificates, University Diplomas and Grade II Teacher’s certificates will not be considered for recruitment as airmen/airwomen into the Nigerian Air Force and should not apply.
  3. Attestation Forms: Applicant’s attestation form must be signed by a military officer from the same state as the applicant and not below the rank of Squadron Leader or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy, and Police Officer of the rank of Assistant CP and above. Local Governments Chairmen/Secretaries, magistrates and principals of government Secondary Schools from applicants’ state of origin can also sign the attestation forms. The signees passport photograph and either photocopy of drivers licence or international passport must be attached. In addition, applicants are to bring with them a letter of attestation of good character from any of the officers above to the Zonal Recruitment Centers and final selection interview.
  4. Requirements: Applicants are advised to carefully read the requirements below before filling the form:
    1. Medical Records: ND Medical Records.
    2. Nursing: RN/RM
    3. Lab Technician: ND Medical Lab Science.
    4. X-Ray Technician: ND X-ray Technology.
    5. Dental Technician: ND Dental Technology/Dental Therapy
    6. Pharmacy Technician: ND Pharmacy Technology.
    7. Environmental Technician: ND Environmental Technology.
    8. Biomedical Technician: ND Biomedical Technology.
    9. Optometry Technician: ND Optometry Technology.
    10. Statistics: ND Statistics.
    11. Assistant Chaplain: ND in Christian Religious Study.
    12. Assistant Imam: ND in Arabic/Islamic Studies.
    13. Engineering Technicians: ND Mechanical Engr./Electrical Electronics Engr/Air Engineering Technology
    14. Meteorologist: ND in Meteorology.
    15. Electrical Technicians: ND Electrical Electronics, ND/Trade Test Cert 1,2,3 Domestic Elect, Work
    16. Building Technology: ND Building tech/QS/Land Surveying/Civil Engineering.
    17. Public Relations/Info: ND Mass Comm. Cert/Trade Test Cert in Videography/Photography.
    18. Secretarial Assistants: ND Office Technology Management.
    19. Library Assistants: ND/NCE Library Science.
    20. Music: ND Music. In addition, playing experience in any recognised Band will be an advantage.
    21. Driver/Mechanic: Trade Test and current driver’s license with practical experience.
    22. Works: Trade Test Cert in Welding/Carpentry/Painting/Sign Writing/Plumbing/Mason/ domestic Electrician/Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
    23. Computer Tech.: ND/Computer Hardware Engr/Software Engr. Possession of recognized certifications will be an advantage.
    24. ND/Certificate in Physiotherapy.
    25. ND/Certificate in Medical Supply.
    26. ND/Certificate in Printing Technology.
    27. PE/Sports: ND/NCE Physical Education, Certificate of participation/Medals in National and International sporting competitions will be an added advantage.
    28. Catering: ND in Catering Services.
    29. Education: NCE in PHE, Library Science, Home Economics, Hausa Language, Ibo Language, Yoruba Language, French, Business Management, Fine Arts.
QUALIFYING RECRUITMENT TESTS
    1. Qualifying Recruitment Tests will hold in the following Centers:
      1. Makurdi: Nigerian Air Force Base, Markudi.
      2. Ilorin: 227 Wing, Nigerian Air Force, Ilorin.
      3. Lagos: Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja – Lagos.
      4. Enugu: 305 Flying Training School, Enugu.
      5. Port Harcourt: 97 Special Operations Group, Nigerian Air Force, Port Harcourt.
      6. Benin: 81 Air Maritime Group, Nigerian Air Force Benin.
      7. Kaduna: Nigerian Air Force Base, Kawo – Kaduna.
      8. Kano: 303 Flying Training School, Kano.
      9. Maiduguri: 204 Wing, Nigerian Air Force Base, Maiduguri.
      10. Ipetu-Ijesha: Nigerian Air Force Institute of Safety, Ipetu-Ijesha.
      11. Sokoto: 55 Forward Operation Base Mabera, Sokoto.
      12. Yola: 75 Strike Group, Nigerian Air Force, Yola.
      13. Jos: 330 Nigerian Air Force Station, Jos.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Applicants will be required to submit for scrutiny, the original copies of the documents at the recruitment centers and during the final selection interview. Applicants will be required to present following documents if selected for the zonal recruitment test:
    1. Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified, Local Government Chairmen/Secretaries and other specified officers in Paragraph 8.
    2. Photocopies of:
      1. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age (Any age declaration done later than 5 years to this exercise will not be acceptable).
      2. Educational/ Trade Certificates.
  2. Any applicant suspected to have impersonated or submitted false document(s) shall be disqualified from the selection exercise. Also, any false declaration detected later may lead to withdrawal from training. Such applicants may be handed over to the Police for prosecution. The Nigerian Air Force will not entertain any enquiries in respect of applicants whose applications have been rejected. Applicants are required to fill valid email addresses and Telephone numbers in the appropriate spaces provided in the application form.

How To Apply:

Interested applicants are to apply free of charge online at www.careers.nigerianairforce.gov.ng.
 Applicants are to print out the underlisted documents after completion of application online:
a. Local Government Attestation Form.
b. Parents/Guardian Consent Form.
c. Acknowledgement Form.

Application Closing Date:

 Online registration starts on 8 February 2016 and closes on 25 March 2016.
Zonal recruitment exercise will start from 11 – 29 April 2016.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
  • Applicants will be required to submit for scrutiny, the original copies of the documents at the recruitment centers and during the final selection interview. Applicants will be required to present following documents if selected for the zonal recruitment test:
    1. Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified, Local Government Chairmen/Secretaries and other specified officers in Paragraph 8.
    2. Photocopies of:
      1. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age (Any age declaration done later than 4 years to this exercise will not be acceptable).
      2. Educational/Trade Certificates.
      3. Indigenship certificate from applicant’s State of Origin.
  • Any applicant suspected to have impersonated or submitted false document(s) shall be disqualified from the selection exercise. Also, any false declaration detected later may lead to withdrawal from training. Such applicants may be handed over to the Police for prosecution. The Nigerian Air Force will not entertain any enquiries in respect of applicants whose applications have been rejected. Interested applicants are to note that the online registration is free of charge. Applicants are required to fill valid email addresses and Telephone numbers in the appropriate spaces provided in the application form.
  • On completion of the application forms, applicants must print out the Acknowledgment Slip.
  • Technical Support: For Technical Support, please call: 08104577415, 09-8704817, 09-8708475, 08078406568, 09054795502 or Email: airforce.support@swglobal.com
    Note: All phone lines are available between 8:30AM and 5:30PM

13 Universities, Vice Chancelors Sacked


Nigerian govt. sacks 13 University Vice Chancellors

The Federal Government has sacked the Vice Chancellors of 12 federal universities established by the Goodluck Jonathan administration.
Also affected by the sack is the Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, Prof. Vincent Tenebe.
In the statement announcing the sack, the government gave no reason for the action.
A short statement by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu in Abuja, on Saturday, simply said President Muhammadu Buhari, had approved the appointment of new Vice Chancellors for the Universities.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Zika virus in Nigeria- Health Minister

 

Zika virus: it has been in Nigeria - Health Minister

Twenty Five percent of Nigeria’s population have tested positive to the dreaded Zika virus currently ravaging the South American continent.
The Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Folorunso Adewole who made the revelation while defending the 2016 budget of the Ministry of Health said the virus is not taken serious because Nigeria is not interested in it.
He said: “I want to say that Zika has been with us since 1954. About 25% of Nigerians are positive to Zika virus but what has happened is that it has done nothing to us.” ;
Zika virus according to the Centre for Disease Control, spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.

 Meanwhile, a study by J Hyg (Lond). 1979 Oct;83(2):213-9. Zika virus infections in Nigeria: virological and seroepidemiological investigations in Oyo State. revealed Neutralization tests showed that 40% of Nigerians had Zika virus neutralizing antibody. Fifty per cent of zika virus immune persons had neutralizing antibody to Zika alone or to Zika and one other flavivirus.