National Drug Law Enforcement Agency History

History of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is a Federal agency in Nigeria charged with eliminating the growing, processing, manufacturing, selling, exporting, and trafficking of hard drugs. The agency was established by Decree Number 48 of January l990. The NDLEA is present in international airports, seaports and border crossing. It tries to eradicate cannabis by destroying plantings. The NDLEA also targets the leaders of narcotics and money laundering organizations.
Drug cultivation
Alhaji Ahmadu Giade, the Chairman, NDLEA has described illicit drugs as “alien” to Nigeria. Cannabis, now locally grown in most states of the federation, was introduced to the country by foreigners. Ms Dagmar Thomas, the Country Representative of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), says Nigeria was one of the largest cannabis growers in Africa, with over 8% of the population abusing cannabis. Annual cannabis seizures increased from 126 metric tones in 2005 to 210 metric tones in 2007.
The NDLEA describes the South West region of Nigeria as one of the main centers of illicit drug production in the country. 196.5 acres (0.795 km2) of cannabis farmland was discovered and destroyed in the region in 2008.[3] In particular, Edo State has the highest rate of seizure of cannabis in the country.[4] In April 2009, the NDLEA confiscated 6.5 tones of marijuana from the home of a man in Ogun State who claimed to be 114 years old. In September 2009 the NDLEA reported destroying a 24 hectare Cannabis Plantation in a forest reserve in Osun State.
In January 2009, the NDLEA publicly burned 5,605.45 kilograms of drugs seized from traffickers in the historic town of Badagry, Lagos. The bonfire included 376.45 kilograms of cocaine, 71.46 kilogramm of heroin and 5,157.56 tonnes of cannabis.
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The USA has donated full body scanning machines for the Lagos, Kano, Abuja and Port Harcourt international airports and has provided security training and orientation airport officers. The machines have proved effective in catching smugglers and couriers taking cocaine from Latin America to Europe by way of Nigeria. Between 2006 and June 2008 over 12,663 suspected drug dealers were arrested, with seizure of over 418.8 metric tonnes of various hard drugs. For example, in July 2009 a woman about to board a KLM flight at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport was arrested by NDLEA officers and later excreted 42 wraps of cocaine, weighing 585 grams. In September 2009, the NDLEA arrested a Guinean woman en route from Brazil to Europe with 6.350 kg of pure cocaine at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos.
In 2008 Nigeria was certified by the United States of America in the anti-narcotic crusade, for the eight successive time. President George Bush said that Nigeria had made significant progress in counter narcotics and had effectively co-operated with the United States on drug-related and money laundering cases. In Katsina State alone, one hundred people were convicted for drug offences from January to May 2008, and 358 people were arrested for drug offences in this period.
Speaking of efforts to go after the organizers of the trade, Ahmadu Giade, chairman/chief executive officer of NDLEA in 2008 said the agency had seized N270 million worth of shares from drug barons, as well as cars, houses and other property worth hundreds of millions of Naira.
After a September 2009 meeting with the head of the Nigerian Immigration Service to discuss exchange of biometric data of convicted drug barons and traffickers, Giade said cooperation between the agencies would help deny passports to convicted drug barons.
The U.S. Department of State notes that there have been credible allegations of drug-related corruption at NDLEA. In late November 2005 NDLEA Chairman Bello Lafiaji was dismissed by President Obasanjo due to allegations of corruption and replaced by Ahmadu Giade, a retired deputy commissioner of police.
In June 2003 the National Committee for the Reform of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency issued a report that identified a cartel of senior NDLEA members which arranged release of 197 convicted drug barons and couriers between 2005 and 2006, and recommended prosecution of these official.

JOB VACANCY AT ANTAL EXISTING CAREER

SALES EXECUTIVES

Proactive sales and marketing executives are required to fill various
sales roles for our clients: Multinational & Indigenous Companies within
FMCG, Real Estate, Financial Services and Manufacturing Companies etc.
Please note that these sales roles have targets attached.
THE ROLE
You will be responsible for generating new business and delivering excellent service to new and existing customers.  Depending on the client, you will be selling products and/or services to the client’s target market.
THE PERSON
A B.Sc./HND Holder in any discipline but must have a flair for selling products or services.  Not older than 30 years of age.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
Excellent spoken and written English
Excellent computer skills
Ability to follow laid down procedure
Very good telephone manners
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
You are a natural sales person
You are naturally enthusiastic
You are high energy level
You are a very hard working
You have a naturally strong personality
You work very well on your initiative
You have the ability to invent creative solution to problems
You are very confident in your abilities
You are comfortable with dealing with people
LOCATIONS: NIGERIA
LOCATION CITY: LAGOS
INDUSTRY SECTOR: DIRECT MARKETING, E-MARKETING,
FMCG,
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, REAL ESTATE SALES/ CONSULTING
DISCIPLINES: SALES

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International Firm Job Vacancy : Legal Adviser

Legal Adviser in an International Firm

A Legal Adviser is needed at Adexen Recruitment Agency for the Closed Pension Fund Administrator of an international company.

Job description
As the legal adviser, this position is part of the management team and will ensure the company has appropriate legal advice on all matters affecting its operations and the Fund and provide expert advice regarding best practice for corporate governance.
This position is the primary point of contact for any specific inquiries on company secretarial issues and will advice board members on matters of ethics and good governance
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Responsibilities
■Legal and corporate governance leadership for the company’s and Fund’s activities; ensuring compliance within regulatory frameworks.
■Legal watch
■Redaction of contracts and agreements
■Supervise outside legal counsel exchanges
■Leadership and optimization in corporate governance in line with regulatory frameworks.
■Maintenance of legal and corporate documents and records – Timely annual statutory returns and regulatory filings
■Administration of general meetings, board meetings and committee meetings, including accurate and timely production of meeting packs and minutes of meetings;
■Follow-up of mandates and tasks delegated by the Board and ensure orderly conduct of Board meetings and Board Committee meetings.
■External contact with stakeholders, regulatory authorities, consultants, advisers, sponsor and trade counter parties.

Qualifications et experience
■A graduate of Law (LLB minimum) plus an ICSA or equivalent qualification;
■Minimum of 10 years post–LLB work experience with at least 3 years of experience in a senior legal position in the financial sector, including experience of dealing with corporate governance and business conduct principles in a medium sized to large complex organization.
■Experience in drafting financial contracts and agreement.
■Solid technical knowledge and experience in legal, commercial and business best practices.
■Understanding of board dynamics and excellent organisational, management and communication skills;
■Pack office knowledge
■Familiarity with the Nigerian legal, financial and commercial environment.

Attractive package
If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.
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Shipping Group Nigeria Vacancy: For Quality Manamgement Administrator (Lagos)

Urgent Vacancy

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a leading international shipping group. Adexen Recruitment Agency is looking to employ a Quality Management Administrator for its Lagos office.
Job description
The Quality Management Administrator will be responsible for:
Ensuring the development, implementation, communication & maintenance of quality systems policies and procedures according to the approved quality system in the organization.
Responsibilities
■Develop and implement quality management system
■Direct, coordinate and achieve ISO certification & ensure audits are carried out, in order to maintain it
■Assess improvements initiatives from all quality audits
■Manage the quality management system
■Implement and ensure adherence to the Group’s HSE policy
■Support in the participation of the Group’s Total Quality Management System
■Ensure training of personnel in the requirements, documentation and maintenance of the organizations corporate quality system
■Develop and direct, Quality Improvement Initiatives for processes & services
■Observe safety regulations, encourage safe working practice and correct obvious hazard immediately
Qualifications et experience
■Must have a B.Sc in any discipline & a Masters degree will be of great advantage
■Must have undergone core international & local ISO trainings
■Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar / related position
■Must have hands on experience working in a ISO certified organization
■Must have a lead auditor qualification
■Must be computer literate with advance excel skill, an ERP knowledge will be an added advantage
■Must have excellent interpersonal skills
■Must be confident, hardworking, honest and result oriented
Attractive package
If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.
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Society Family For Health Recruitment

Society Family for Health (SFH) is the largest social marketing organization and local non-profit organization in Nigeria, with sixteen regional offices across the country and over 350 staff. SFH implements diverse public health interventions in HIVIAIDS, reproductive health, and maternal and child heaith. SFH’s activities range from product sales and distribution to behavior change communication, advocacy, research, and community mobilization. SFH’s donor platform includes DFID, the Global Fundfor HIVIAIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, USAID, and numerous other donors.
Job Title: Behavior Change Communications Specialist, Nigeria
Location: Nigeria
Department: West and Central Africa
Description:
The consortium of organizations comprised of the Society for Family Health (SFH) ‘ Nigeria, Population Services International (PSI) and BBC World Service Trust, organized under an upcoming 5 year USAID Cooperative Agreement entitled, Expanding Social Marketing Project in Nigeria (ESMPIN), seeks candidates for the position of Behavior Change Communications Specialist. The Society Family for Health, PSI’s partner agency in Nigeria, will be the prime recipient of ESMPIN. This position will sit within the structure of one of the consortium partners. The position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Please note: this position is contingent on funding.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the development, management and implementation of a communication strategy to increase use of health products and practice of healthy behaviors
- Oversee implementation of a communication strategy to effectively influence behavior change at the individual, community and political levels
- Oversee and manage a wide variety of interventions from mass media advertising campaigns to small group and interpersonal communications
- Oversee development and management of a strategy to build the capacity of Nigerian organizations and government counterparts in BCC programming
- Effectively collaborate with all key partners and stakeholders throughout the life of the project
- Oversee the development and harmonization of program messages, IEC materials and related training curriculum
- Develop in coordination with partners a mass media dissemination and monitoring plan
- Supervise a team of project staff and create professional development opportunities
Experience:
- Minimum 5-8 years experience in two or more large-scale social marketing and BCC programs
- Masters degree in public health or other relevant health or behavior change communications discipline
- Experience with implementing BCC in the context of FP/RH/MCH/Malaria and behavior change interventions at different levels within a developing country
- Demonstrated technical expertise in a relevant mix of designing, managing and evaluating health programs through social marketing, as well as small group and IPC activities that have led to correct and sustained use of methods, services and socially-marketed products
- Familiarity with the different cultural, social and religious identities in Nigeria and/or in a similar African setting
- Excellent organizational, teamwork and multitasking capabilities
- Fluency in English required
- Demonstrated ability to produce results
The successful candidate will also have excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines; able to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced work environment; excellent team work skills and a demonstrated capacity to produce results.
Deadline for application is November 22, 2010.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
CLICK HERE to Apply Online

JOB VACANCIES FOR OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS

Vacancy

Human Resources Office (HRO)

The Human Resources Office is responsible for providing a full range of personnel services for American and Locally Employed Staff (LES) members. The HRO is responsible for implementing HR policies and procedures for the American diplomatic Mission Nigeria. The HRO provides guidance on all HR related programs

Job Openings

Listed below are current job opportunities at the United States Embassy in Nigeria.  Please click on the link to learn more about the specific opening.  For more information about job opportunities, you may email the U.S. Embassy Human Resources Office at HRNigeria@state.gov (Please note that this address is only for inquiries about job opportunities. Questions about Consular or other issues will not receive a reply.)


All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Visa Assistant, FSN-7*, FP-7* 
NOTICE: Employment opportunities which are open only to currently employed Embassy local staff or the family members of Americans assigned to the U.S. Mission in Nigeria are listed on the Embassy’s internal website, available through the U.S. State Department’s OPENNET system.  Interested family members without OPENNET access may inquire by email to CLOAbuja@state.gov.
Application forms for Federal Employment:

• Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or
  Family Member (DS-174)
• Instructions for Completing DS-174

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CLOSING DATE: November  19, 2010

:Commercial Manager(Lagos,Port-Harcourt,Onitsha)

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Job description
The Commercial Manager will be responsible for:
Identifying short – long term business opportunities & develop close collaborative relationships with key players, and fully understand their objectives. He/ She will be in charge of the formation & submission of reports, tenders and business proposals, interpret statistics, advice the General Manager on economical, political, commercial & other related developments in the area of the company’s interest; inclusive of developing /marketing the break bulk and containerized export services to all sectors and for all kind of commodities. A complementary focus on Oil & Gas sector is given. The Commercial Manager will oversee the activities of the direct sales (Lagos, Port Harcourt and Onitsha) team to ensure appropriate and targeted sales activities, in line with the Marketing Plan.
Responsibilities
■Set up a sales and marketing strategy with the General Manager to address the market efficiently
■Deliver presentations and negotiate contracts
■Manage commercial agency agreement / negotiations, resolution of contractual disputes, sales/ purchase activities
■Identify all potential prospects within the activity portfolio of the company
■Meet with existing and prospect customers to develop effective working relationships and identify and obtain further their future programs.
■Provide feedback to appropriate Senior/group management on the status of customers business, changes in their requirements and organization so as to ensure that existing and future contracts and bids can be delivered in the most efficient and effective way.
■Provide detailed updates and forecasts on changes in client and competitor status and activity to ensure that business opportunities are fully exploited.
■Set up offers to client
■Follows up and organize the answers in any bid processes organized by clients
■Follows up the operational excellence of the process with operation team
Qualifications et experience
■Minimum of 7 years experience in a similar or related position
■Must have hands on experience in sales & marketing in the logistics sector
■Minimum of a B.Sc or HND degree from a recognized University or Polytechnic, an MBA will be of great advantage.
■Knowledge of Business Development Management
■Practical experience in forecasting
■Strong analytical skills with ability to develop strategies and tactics as well as implementation skills
■Knowledge of office administration and management.
■Very good in the use of Excel and presentation tools, ERP knowledge will be an added advantage.
■Attention to detail and good selling skills.
■Good command over the written and spoken English language
What is on offer
Attractive Package
If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.
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Cornea Consulting Nigeria Limited Vacancy: For Area Sales Representatives(Lagos, West, East and North)

Urgent Vacancy

Cornea Consulting Limited specialize in the human capital development and consulting services to corporate and government agencies, always aspiring to be the best in what we do.
We provide an unrivaled Information Technology, Management and Project Management training to support an organisations and individual’s training needs.
Job Title: Area Sales Representatives

Job Category: Sales

Location: Lagos, West, East and North

Job Description/Requirements:

• Strong Sales and marketing experience.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Team player with customer service focus

• Proficiency with MS Office Products and relevant IT tools experience

Impact: Communication Skills, Networking Skills

Experience
Minimum of 5- 10 years experience in Food and Beverages, FMCG Non-edible, Appliances, and Tyres.

Age: 33-40 years

Method of Application
Email application and CV to careers@cornea-consulting.com
Application Deadline: 16th November, 2010

PZ Cusson Nigeria Vacancy for Regional Sales Manager

PZ Cussons Job Vacancy: Recruitment for Regional Sales Manager
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
ALL BUSINESS UNITS – LAGOS
THE ROLE: REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Deliver regional sales targets and objectives.
Execute the company’s sales plans for the region, thereby ensuring profitability and growth of the company’s brands in the designated region.
Manage and drive customers/partners in the region towards profitable growth as well as develop new ones in accordance with Company procedures.
Identify and explore new regional sales opportunities.
Develop and grow the capabilities of the sales team in the region through regular performance reviews, monitoring of objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and auctioned.
The Person:
The right candidates must:
Have a B.A. or B.Sc. Degree in Marketing/Business Studies.
Have five to nine (5–9) years cognate working experience in a similar position.
Have computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
Have excellent Managerial skills.
Have excellent planning and organizing skills.
Have excellent customer relation skills.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have good team building skills.
Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 26 Nov 2010

CLICK LINK TO APPLY ONLINE
http://www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies/

REGAL ASSOCIATES NIGERIA JOB VACANCY (ABUJA)

Regal Associates Recruiting For Project Officer(Abuja)

Regal Associates, a Human Resource Firm in Abuja requires the services of a dynamic, focused and highly motivated Individual for immediate employment.
POSITION: PROJECT OFFICER
Requirements:
• Must possess a good first degree in any discipline
• A masters degree will be considered an advantage
• Should have experience working in a consultancy firm
• Should have experience working on projects
• Must have an excellent writing skill
• Should reside within Abuja Metropolis.
SALARY: Very Competitive
Method of Application
Interested applicants should send a detailed copy of their CVs to regalassociates89@yahoo.com on or before Friday, November 19, 2010.