Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences (NIMG) Admission into Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

The NIMG Jos was established by the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in 2001 to become an international centre of excellence for mining skills acquisition and specialist training in all aspects of mineral resources development.

The objectives of NIMG are to:

• Providing skills and knowledge to the artisanal and small-scale miners;
• Training of staff for the middle and senior cadre staff for the Industry, including the provision of in-house training for the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development and Agencies related with Mining Industry;
• Conducting research in exploration, extraction and value addition including the development of simple equipment and tools for the industry; and
• Constantly conducting short courses, workshops, conferences and seminars to train all stakeholders and advance informed knowledge on the “realities and best practices in Mining’

The NIMG hereby invites applications for admission into full residential Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PgD) for 2013/2014 session. The programmes are designed to upgrade students’ skills to meet the peculiar manpower needs of the mining sector.

Available Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) programmes:

• Mining Engineering;
• Minerals Engineering; and
• Mineral Exploration

Entry Qualifications for all Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PgD):
(a). Basic Requirement
Candidates must possess at least five (5) O’ Level credits from WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB as the basic University/Polytechnic entry requirements. This must include: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

(b). Additional Requirements:
Candidates who possess BSc or its equivalent and above from accredited programmes in recognized Institutions, in science-based disciplines such as: Mining Engineering, Minerals Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Geology, Applied Geology, Mineral Sciences, Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Mineral Exploration, Geography, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Science Laboratory technology, Applied Science, Physics, allied or related disciplines to mining or geosciences may apply.

Duration and Programme Content:
Each PgD programme is for eighteen (18) months duration. The NIMG is oriented towards practical skills acquisition in all aspects of mineral resources development The Institute focuses on producing ready entrepreneurs and manpower for the contemporary mining industry.

Mode of Application:
Application forms may be downloaded from the following websites: www.nimg.edu.ng , or www.mmsd.gov.ng . Also, hard copies are obtainable from NIMG, Tudun Wada Campus, Jos or selected branches of Intercontinental Bank PLC in Nigerian state capitals and Abuja, upon payment of N10,000.00 or USD100.00 only into NIMG Account No 003-200-10-00-143-293. Returned forms without evidence of payment into NIMG Bank Account will be treated as invalid.

Closing Date:
Completed Applications must reach the office of the Director/CEO, not later than 21st of March, 2014.

Contact Address:
For further information, please contact:
The Assistant Director, Administration,
Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences,
No 1 Metropolitan Avenue Tudun Wada PM B 2183 Jos
Plateau State, Nigeria
E mail: info@nimg.edu.ng .
Tel: +234(0)8169285777, +234(0) 8037850992, +234(0)8033140915.