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CYBERSCHUULSHOUT 33

TENDER FOR
e-LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT
A professional association concerned with the promotion of the Chemical Process Industry in Nigeria is interested in erecting an electronic-library. The proposed e-library is intended to be a Resource Center that will :
Ø Serve the entire individual and institutional membership of the organization as well as the workforce of its company members.
Ø Supplement and complement the training needs and development programmes of the body and of the institutional members.
Ø Support the e-learning curricula of the Nigerian Universities with programmes pertinent to the organisation’s mission.
Ø Collaborate with other similar bodies and Universities e-library sites.

The e-service envisaged to emanate from the project will provide:
Ø Vital support for research activities;
Ø Support for continuing professional development; and
Ø 24 by 7 access from online locations.

The content intends to cover several thousands of scholarly publications which will comprise :
e-books, e-journals, e-databases, Online Public Access Catalogues (OPAC), e-reference materials and digitized Historical Book Documents, Lecture Notes from reputable Departments of local and international universities in the captive disciplines, the organization’s Newsletters and journals, Conference Proceedings/Transcripts, Materials on Standards for Engineering Practice, Current Society News, etc.

The services, which will be predominantly online, should be web-based, user friendly, with integrated databases, secured back end programming and delivered via infra-structural facilities which includes, among others, internet connectivity.

The Online services should have facilities for Online registration, Users Online Search, Automatic Indexing of Documents, Book Cart, Document Delivery capabilities such as e-mail, printing, etc., Electronic publishing and Payment for Services (e-Commerce).

Interested developers may submit bids for this project within 3 weeks of the appearance of this advertisement.
The bids should include a Technical Proposal in one envelop comprising of :
1. Description of the Design of the Project in Phased Modules
2. Information Technology Equipment and Infra-Structural Requirements
3. The Implementation Schedule
and in the second envelop,
4. The Details of Projected Cost of the Modules.

The two envelops should be addresses to:
   The Advertisers,
   P.O.Box 31
   University of Lagos Post Office
   Akoka - Lagos

with the name and contact address of the bidder clearly marked on the top left corner of each envelop and the letters “E-LIB BID” boldly marked at the bottom-left corner. No reference should be made of the bidder’s identity on the document within. However, a seven digit number of the bidder’s choosing should be clearly printed on each of the documents’ pages and in brackets next to the words “E-LIB BID” on the envelops.

THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY of ENGINEERS
Presents
A 3 DAY WORKSHOP
on
Public-Private Partnership in
Public Infrastructure Procurement
and Management
Venue
Rockview Hotel
Plot 374, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja

Date
29th November – 1st December, 2005

Time
9:00a. m. – 5:00p. m. daily
Focus
The Workshop is designed to familiarize participants with the principles and primary methods of Public–Private Partnerships in public infrastructure procurement and management so as to enable them adapt to the reforms occasioned by the large scale adoption of the partnerships.

Who should Attend
Policy makers and implementers, Engineering and other professionals and employers of engineers at all levels in private and public service in all sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Workshop Highlight
· Public – private partnerships: The Emerging option for public infrastructure procurement and management.
· Financing and cost recovery issues in public – private partnerships.
· Case studies of public-private partnership sector (covering all land, water and air modes).
· Case studies of public-private partnerships in Electrical power projects
· Case studies of public –private partnerships in Electrical power projects.
· Case studies of public-private partnerships in Telecommunications.
· Institutional issues Arising from public private partnerships
· Legal aspects of public-private partnerships
· Due process and public private partnership in Nigeria
· Implications of public-private partnerships on Engineering practice.

Course Fee:
Member - N30,000.00)
Non-Member - N40,000.00)
Exclusive of Taxes
Enquiries
e-mail: isaacfemi@hotmail.com
isaacfemmy@yahoo.com
Tel: 08023122216, 08034712781, 08057930886

THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY of ENGINEERS
(Ikeja Branch)
presents

A 4-DAY PRACTICAL WORKSHOP
on
SUSTAINABLE OPERATION / MAINTENANCE OF
TRANSFORMERS & GENERATORS - (SWITCHGEARS,
CIRCUIT BREAKERS, ELEGRICAL MOTORS AND PROTEGION RELAY SYSTEMS)
Date: 29th November – 2nd December, 2005

Time: 9.00a.m – 5.00p.m daily

Venue: Gateway Hotel, Ota, Ogun State.

Workshop Highlights
· Statistics of transformer failures in Nigeria and worldwide
· Transformer handling (including transportation, storage etc.)
· Operation and maintenance of circuit breakers, switchgears and relay systems.
· Faults detection and prevention Techniques.
· Over voltage and surge protection.
· High & medium voltage, switchgear specifications, selection and operation.
· Specifications, selection, standardization, design and construction of transformer.
· Specification / Installation and Maintenance of Generators and Diesel Engines (Planned and Preventives)
· Turbochargers I Superchargers common faults and Troubleshooting Guide.
· Different Safety and Protection of Electrical Motors
· Transformers Protection Relay Systems.
· Grounding /Earthing of Electrical and Electronics Installation Equipment (control rooms, commercial Building, large tanks/pipes of Inflammable fluids).

Who Should Attend
The workshop would be of benefit to Engineers. Technical managers operation/Maintenance personnel. Technologists and plant mangers working in the factories, Plants, Industrial Set-up, Banking and Insurance Industries, Maintenance Engineers from Oil/Gas Industries, Engineers from Federal/ State and Local Government/Non-Governmental Organisation, Telecommunications and Institutions.

Course Fees

N37,500.00 NSE - Member
N40,000.00 Non - Member

The fee covers the cost of workshop materials, executive bag, Lunch! refreshments each day, group photograph and souvenir
For Registration And Further Enquiries
Please Contact
isaacfemi@hotmail.com
isaacfemmy@yahoo.com
Tel: 0802 312 2216, 0803 4712781,08057930886,08023205289

Nigerian Institute of Management
(Chartered)

Be Part of The Future Today
Programmes For November And December, 2005

Strategic Re-Orientation + Re-Certification Programme For Current Members

PROFESSIONALISM IN MANAGEMENT
Objective
To acquaint members with their duties and obligations under the new NIM Charter Act.

Programme Contents
· The NIM Charter Act and the Professional Manager.
· Strategic Transformation for Management Excellence

For Whom
This programme is compulsory for all categories of existing members who wish to be registered as Chartered Professional Managers.

Interactive Section With
- Chief L.E.A. Aimiuwu, FNIM
(the Osayuwanoba of Benin Kingdom)
President and Chairman of Council
Venue/ Dates
ENUGU- Monday 28, November, 2005. Presidential Hotel, Independence Layout, Enugu.

KANO- Tuesday 06, December, 2005. Royal Tropicana Hotel, 17/19, Niger Street, Off Post Office Road, Opposite NEPA Zonal Headquarters, Kano.

ILORIN- Thursday 08, December, 2005. Circular Hotel, New Yidi Road, Off Folawiyo Street, Ilorin, Kwara State.

Fee - N10,000.00 per participant
For registration please call: 01-2705367, 4812903, 08023544007, 08023520949.

Nigerian Institute of Management
(Chartered)
MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME (MCPEP)

THEME:
BUILDING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE THROUGH FUNCTIONAL- LEVEL STRATEGIES
Objective
To enable participants understand and apply proven Management approaches in achieving sustainable organizational excellence.

Programme Contents
· Achieving sustainable competitive advantage at functional and organizational levels.
· Functional strategies as key to Organizational success.
· Achieving superior Quality, Efficiency, Innovation and Customer Responsiveness.
· Group exercise.

For Whom
Fellows, full Members, Associates and Graduate members of the Institute who hold Executive positions in private and public sector organizations. It is compulsory for all categories of members. It is also a requirement for Upgrading.

Venue/Dates
JOS- 23-24 November, 2005. Hill Station Hotel, Jos, Plateau State.

LAGOS- 06-07 December, 2005. Dr. Chris Abebe Auditorium Management House, Plot 22, Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Time 9.0:00am – 4.30pm daily

Fee: N20,000.00 per participant

Registration Starts: 8:00am
For registration please call: 01-2705367, 4812903, 08023544007, 08023520949
This programme carries 5 credit points for Membership upgrading

DomainStandard Networks
in collaboration with
The Executive CyberSchuul

invites the general public to a workshop titled:
"Doing Business the Smart Way"
Workshop highlights:
· we will explain the concept of mobility and the benefits
· we will help you configure your compatible mobile phone for WAP, email and other internet/data services
· we will teach you how to use GPRS for WAP, email, web and messaging on your phone
· we will present you facts and figures about what each GSM network offers and their tariffs
· we will give tips on what to look for to determine if a mobile phone is suitable for data, but in all likelihood, your phone already has the required features!
· we will teach you how to use your phone as a modem with your PC for internet access and fax
The workshop will not be talk like you are used to but will include plain and easy to understand demonstrations to help drive the message home. Time will also be given for individual consulting. Its pure value all the way.
Target participants:
Business executives, Entrepreneurs, Field workers, Marketing staff, Customer support personnel.
Date: Sunday 27th November 2005
Time: 1.00-5.00pm
Venue: Conference Centre, UNILAG Guest House,
University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba
Chief Resource person: Yomi Adegboye, Mobile Strategy Consultant and CEO, DomainStandard Networks
Fee: N5,000 per participant.
Payment can be made at any branch of First Atlantic Bank PLC: 102 43 07488 01/DomainStandard Networks. Then mail us your deposit slip details so we can reserve your seats.
Further Enquiries:
Call 01 7911935 or email solutions@domainstandard.net
If you cannot make the workshop for the 27th, you may book an appointment for a private session at our office on Allen Avenue.

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THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY of ENGINEERS
Announces
SCHEDULE FOR TECHNICAL SESSIONS
for
2005 NATIONAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

“KANO 2005”

Tuesday 6th December, 2005
FIRST PLENARY SESSION
12:00p. m. – 2:00p. m.
THEME FOCUS:
ENGINEERING TOWARDS ACHIEVING
MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
ChairmanPresenterTitle of PaperRapporteurs
Engr. Mustapha Bulama, FNSE
President, NSE
Engr. Prof. O.O. Adewoye, FNSE“Development and Maintenance of Nigerian
Engineering Infrastructure” (1) Engr. Prof. M. A. Salau, FNSE
(2) Engr .Prof. D. S. Matawal, FNSE
(3) Engr. Dr. R. S. Awoseyin, FNSE
(4) Engr. E.O. Akinwole, FNSE
(5) Engr. O.S.V. Oduwole, MNSE
Engr. Prof. T.A. Ilori, FNSE“Nigerian Engineer and the Millennium
Development Goals”
Dr. Mfon Amana“The Role of ICT in Enhancing Capacity
Building in Engineering Towards Achieving
Millennium Development Goals”

FIRST CONCURRENT SESSION
3:00p. m. –5:30p. m.
TECHNICAL SESSION A

THEME FOCUS:
 SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT AND POVERTY ERADICATION
ChairmanPresenterTitle of PaperRapporteurs
Engr. Ife Akintunde, FNSE
Past President, NSE.Engr. Dr. J.O. Aribisala, FNSE“Sustainability of Environment and
Poverty Eradication”Rapporteurs: (1) Engr. Prof. A.A Adesanya, FNSE
(2) Engr. (Mrs). E.A Oricha, MNSE
(3) Engr. A. Y. O. Amusat, MNSE
Dr. O. A. Mayowa and Engr. I.W.
Olayiwola, MNSE “The Millennium Development Goals and
the Challenge for Nigerian Engineers”
Engr. E. I. Igweonu, MNSE “Nigeria Engineers and the Millennium Goals”
Engr. O.P Fapetu, MNSE and Engr. T.I
Ogedengbe, MNSE“Technologies for Sustainable Development
in Developing Countries”

TECHNICAL SESSION B
3:00p. m. –5:30p. m.
THEME FOCUS:
RAW MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT, MACHINERY AND MANUFACTURING
ChairmanPresenterTitle of PaperRapporteurs
Engr Dr. E.J.S. Uujamhan, FNSE
Past President, NSE
Engr. O. A. Momoh, MNSE“Achieving the millennium Development
Goals through Consistent Implantation
of Industrial Development Policy"(1) Engr. Dr. (Mrs)G.A. Chukwudebe, FNSE
(2) Engr. Dr. O.B.Bassey, MNSE
(3) Engr. C.O. Ayo-Ariyo, MNSE
Engr. A.J. Ageh, MNSE and Engr. B. A
Adewunmi, FNSE and E. O. Atanda“The Role of Micro and Small Engineering
Enterprises in Providing Food Security in Nigeria”
Engr. K.F. Omotayo, MNSE;
Engr. B. J. Agun, MNSE and Engr.
K.D. Oluborode, MNSE“Capacity Building for Enhancing Food/Fibre
Production”
Engr. I.A. Gobir, FNSE“Energy Conservation Strategies for Cement
Industries”

TECHNICAL SESSION C
3:00p. m. –5:30p. m.
THEME FOCUS:
DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE
ChairmanPresenterTitle of PaperRapporteurs
Engr. Habu A. Gumel, FNSE, OON
Past President, NSE Engr. Remi Adewunmi, MNSE“Rural Transportation and Poverty Alleviation
Programmes”(1) Engr. Dr. Y. A. Jimoh, FNSE
(2) Engr. Prof. O.M. Sadiq, FNSE
(3) Engr. B.A.T.Odunlami, MNSE
Engr. A. A. Ogunbiyi, MNSE“Solid Waste Management Engineering of Twenty-first Century in Nigeria”
Engr. A. T. Olowosulu, MNSE“A New Approach to Road Maintenance Procurement
in Nigerian”
Engr. J.A. Bamisaye, MNSE and Engr. J.O. Aribisala, FNSE“Sustaining the Built Environment with
Deconstruction”

Wednesday,7th December, 2005
SECOND PLENARY SESSION
9:00a.m.–11:00a.m.

THEME FOCUS:
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
ChairmanPresenterTitle of PaperRapporteurs
Engr. Emeka Ezeh, FNSE
Deputy President, NSEEngr. Mrs. Florence Seriki“Capacity Building in Engineering towards
Achieving Millennium Development Goals”(1) Engr.Prof. John Ade Ajayi, FNSE
(2) Engr. Dr. S.B. Adeyemo, FNSE
(3) Engr. Dr. T.M. Olatunji, FNSE
(4) Engr. Jide Atandeyi, MNSE

Engr. Ibikunle S. Ogunbayo, FNSE“Globalization Cross-Border Partnership and Networking"
Engr. Prof. E.I.E. Ofodile, FNSE, Engr.O.A. Ezechukwu MNSE and Mrs. A. Okezie “Assessment and Development of Indigenous Technology in Nigeria”

SECOND CONCURRENT SESSION
11.30a. m. – 2:00p. m.
TECHNICAL SESSION D

THEME FOCUS:
MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ChairmanPresenterTitle of PaperRapporteurs
Engr. Foluseke Somolu, FNSE
Past President, NSEEngr. Femi C. Matthews, MNSE“Entrepreneurial Development: A Necessity for
Poverty Eradication in Nigeria” (1) Engr. Dr. C.U. Nwoji, FNSE
(2) Engr. I.Z.S. Akobo, MNSE
(3) Engr. J.B. Falade, FNSE
Engr. K.O. Lawal, MNSE and Engr. Dr. E.A. Okunade, MNSE“Entrepreneurship Training in Engineering
Education in Nigeria- A strategy for Economic
Rehabilitation and Reliance”
Engr. A.I. Olorunfemi, FNSE and
M.O Ashaolu “Manpower Development for Engineering
Growth: Challenged of the Millennium
Development Goals”
Engr. Prof. C.O. Adegoke, FNSE;
Engr. Prof. John Ade Ajayi, FNSE
and Dr. J.O. T. Adewara“Global Sceneario in Research and Technological Development: Quo Vadis Nigeria”

TECHNICAL SESSION E
11.30a. m. – 2:00p. m.
THEME FOCUS: NATIONAL (LOCAL) CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND CLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
ChairmanPresenterTitle of PaperRapporteurs
Engr. L.I. Umez- Eronini, FNSE
Chairman, NSE Prems/Ventures Engr. Dr. S.O. Momoh, MNSE and O.I. Abdul malik“Sustenance of Nigeria Local Content
Development through Engineering Design Skills”(1) Engr. Dr. M.E. Ephraim, FNSE
(2) Engr. Uzo Nwankwo, FNSE
(3) Engr. Akinsola Cole, MNSE
Engr. S.O. Agbamu, MNSE“Sustenance of Nigerian (Local) Content Development
Policy in the Oil and Gas Industry”
Engr. Dr. Charles Mbelede, MNSE“Global partnership for project Delivery
and Management”
Engr. O.G. Okeola, MNSE“Public –Private Partnership Initiation: A Model to Accomplish United Nations Millennium
Development Goals”

TECHNICAL SESSION F
11.30a. m. – 2:00p. m.
THEME FOCUS:
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
ChairmanPresenterTitle of PaperRapporteurs
Engr. Titi Omo - Ettu, FNSE,
Past Vice President, NSEI.E.Chika, Engr. Dr (Mrs) G.A. ChukWudebe, FNSE
and T. Ngerem“I.C.E and Golbal Partnership for Poverty
Alleviation”(1) Engr. E. O. Akinwole, FNSE
(2) Engr. Dr. S.B. Adeyemo, FNSE
(3) Engr. O.C. Ochu, FNSE
Engr. Prof. A.C. Odinma, MNSE“Next Generation Networks Whence, Where
and Thence”
Engr. H.Y. Akintade, MNSE“The Roles of Engineers in the Development of
Local Content in Telecommunication Industry
in Nigeria”
Engr. O.M. Kamiyo, MNSE and Engr.
J.S. Ajiboye, MNSE“Concurrent Engineering Practice”

Wednesday 7th, December 2005

 GROUP DYNAMICS
3:00p. m. – 5:00p m.

Divisions Group Dynamics

Chairman: Engr. Dr. O. Ajayi, FNSE
Past President, NSE

Branches Group Dynamics

Chairman: Engr. Charles A. Mbanefo, FNSE
Past President, NSE

 Rapporteurs MEETING:
3:00p. m. – 7:00p. m.
Rapporteurs:
(1) Engr. Prof.. M. A. Salau, FNSE
(2) Engr. Prof. D. A. Adesanya, FNSE
(3) Engr. Dr. R. S. Awoseyin, FNSE
(4) Engr. Prof. D.S. Matawal, FNSE
(5) Engr. I. Z. S. Akobo, MNSE
(6) Engr. Prof.. John Ade Ajayi, FNSE
(7) Engr. E. O. Akinwole, FNSE
(8) Engr. Dr. (Mrs) G. A. Chukwudebe, FNSE
(9) Engr. Dr. Y. A. Jimoh, FNSE
(10) Engr. Dr. C. U. Nwoji, FNSE
(11) Engr. Jide Atandeyi, MNSE

Thursday December 8TH, 2005

CONFERENCE CLOSING CEREMONY
9:00a. m. – 10:00a. m.
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