Oando Group Plc reviews and complaints

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Oando Group Plc

head, Coporate Communications
Stallion House 2,
Ajose Adeogun Street
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Attention: XXX

We are in receipt of your cv resume and we find your responses were found satisfactory. Please find the attached copy of contract agreement letter from Oando Group plc. You are to print out, fill and sign your column on the attached documents and send it back to us as attachment via our email address as soon as possible.

Regards

Bankole Edwards,
Recruiting Manager,
Oando Group Plc.
+[protected]

Oando Group Plc

Head, Corporate Communications
Stallion House
2, Ajose Adeogun Street,
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Tell: 234-70-[protected].
CONTRACT AGREEMENT LETTER

Attention: Mr. Oscar Opsima Jr

1.0: INTRODUCTION
Oando group and Partners has the mandate to procure technical and expatriate labour to complement local personnel and contractors in series of project presently about to commence by Oando group, and Nigeria LNG Joint Venture known as the LNG Plus project. Oando group, haven gone through the curriculum vitae/resume of contacted expatriates recommended for the project have found you qualified and decided to invite you as one of the expatriates to start work as soon as possible here in Nigeria.

2.0 START UP DATE / CONTRACT PERIOD.
May 4th 2012 / Contract period is for three (3) Years, but can be renewed if willing.

2.1: POSITION OFFERED
Equipment Engineer.(Engineering)
2.2: JOB LOCATION:
The Project will be carried out within LNG Sub Branch Liaison Office in Bonny, Rivers State Nigeria.

3.0: WORK PERIODS:
Mondays through Fridays, Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm with break period between 12.00noon to 1.00pm.(Over time will be paid separately at the end of each month)

3.1: SALARY
$15, 000, 000 USD Monthly Basic Salary. (Tax Free and 20% salary increase annually)

3.2: ALLOWANCES:
Hazard/Inconveniences allowance, 20% of Basic salary. Entertainment allowance 10% of Basic salary. All allowances are paid weekly and locally in U.S Dollars equivalent at the existing exchange rate.

4.0: PAID HOME LEAVE:
All expatriates are entitled to two (2) months paid home leave annually, All expatriates shall be entitled to a leave allowance (in U.S Dollars) of an additional 100% percent of their basic salary. Free to and fro tickets to cover the span of their home leave. * No allowances on leave period.

4.1: SAFETY AND SECURITY:
Safety and Security of personnel Local/Foreign and Facilities on Job Locations and Communities are no small issue, and have been seriously considered to ensure and assure hitch free operations.

All operations on Job Location are designed to adhere strictly to the Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy as applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector. All expatriates are entitling to a free and mandatory safety courses on Job Locations to be delivered by qualified safety and environment experts. All safety wears shall be provided by the Company at Job Locations e.g. Safety Coveralls, Gloves, Goggles, Helmet and Safety Shoes etc. at applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector.

4.2: MEDICAL/HEALTH SERVICE FACILITIES AND INSURANCE PLAN FOR FAMILY:
All expatriates shall be entitled to a comprehensive health care service, which are to be administered by Medical Experts on Job Locations. In a case of emergency situation, an expatriate will be flown to his home country or any country suitable for the best medical attention. This decision can be influenced by the findings of the Company's medical experts, unless the expatriate in question states otherwise.

After three (3) months of service all expatriates will be entitled to a Health Service Insurance Plan (HSIP) for family. The Health Service Insurance Plan is designed to cover only three (3) members of your family. The Health Service Insurance Plan (HSIP) allowance can also be paid to the expatriates at the rate of $500.00 per family member per month, which can be transferred on monthly basis without being subjected to tax..

5.0: FEEDING AND ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation and feeding shall be provided for all expatriates. All cuisine (Intercontinental/Continental) will also be provided by the Company through the services of the assigned hotel.

5.1: TRANSPORTATION:
An official vehicle shall be provided on 24 hours daily basis to all expatriate for local transportation. A round trip flight ticket to cover the span of your contract engagement will be provided and delivered to you on the completion of your relevant travel documents and immigration particulars.

5.2: ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Recreational/Sports Facilities shall also be made available at the disposal of all expatriates with no expenses to be incurred. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service will also be made available to all expatriates by the company’s laundry and dry cleaning unit.

6.0: TELECOMMUNICATION/INTERNET FACILITIES:
There are standard telecommunication facilities and internet services at the disposal of all expatriates, and same shall be accessible to all personnel (Local/Foreign) without any charge or expenses to be incurred. Cellular

Phones can be obtained by expatriates from the Local dealers/Service Providers in Nigeria, but must be used in accordance with the safety regulations on Job Locations.

6.1: FAMILY STATUS ARRANGEMENTS:
Family status arrangements can only be applied after at least three (3) months of service. The Application of family status arrangement indicates that an expatriate will be entitled to a free visa and air fare for his wife or spouse or any other family member which is to be provided by the Company through the Traveling Department/Consultant.

Expatriates who intend to travel with their wife/spouse within the first three (3) months, this company will only be responsible to 50% of their total travel expenses.

DECLARATION:
If you are satisfied with this offer and have accepted the terms and conditions, kindly print out this document, sign on your column and send it back to us via email attachment.

I …………………………………………………………………………. Hereby accept all the terms and conditions in this contract terms of Agreement and agreed to be a fully employed by OANDO GROUP PLC.

This ……… day of... 2012. ……………………………………………
Employee’s Signature

Mr. Bankole Edward
Human Resource Manager

I received a job offer with the following details (have modified and generalised it):

Oando Group Plc
No. 2, Ajose Adeogun Street
Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria.
Tel: +[protected]
E-mail: [protected]@oandplc.com
Website: www.oandoplc.com

ATTENTION: xyz

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Oando Plc seek to employ your services as an expatriate executive for the provision of oil & gas services as stipulated in the following acts in this document. This document embodies the approved terms for the purpose of this contract.
2.0 POSITION: Marketing Executive.
You will serve as an executive for the requirements of Oando Plc in Nigeria.
RESPONSIBILITY
... something ...
You would be expected to resume on site on the 19th of January 2009. Prior to resumption as inscribed above, you shall be expected to start your job processes by acquiring and procuring your necessary Residence/Work permits papers (With the Travel Agency) on it’s earliest acquisition, you will receive all your due entitlements/ emoluments prior to resumption of duty to enable you settle all domestic necessities before embarking on project trip and avoidance of excuses leading to delays on your side.
3.0 CONSULTING PERSONNEL: ... something ...
4.0 ENTITLEMENTS: ... something ...
4.1 SALARY:
You shall be paid $22, 600 monthly. Work time shall be 40 hours work week for the Twelve (12) month contract term as such employee shall also be entitled to over-time allowance if employee work time exceeds the official stipulated hours. Salary shall also be liable to increments with time and employees' official promotions and position in service. Monthly salary is $22, 600USD (Twenty Two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars).
5.0 EXPENSES:
Expenses incurred by the employee related to job before commencement of duties will be substantiated with receipts and the employer will reimburse the employee not later than Five (5) working days after submission of employee’s expense report and receipts.
5.1 ACCOMODATION:
First class accommodations will be provided for employee. Accommodation shall be of first class international standard same as accommodates Oando Plc expatriate senior and management staff. Employer shall also pay for and provide complete meals for employee / (Family) as deem appropriate for period of contract.
5.2 TRAVEL:
$3, 600.00 flat rate travel/entertainment allowance shall be paid to employee by employer for each intercontinental trip. Travel shall be by business class/first class. However for the purpose of commencement, the cost of travel ticket shall be paid in addition to travel/entertainment allowance. Cost shall be substantiated and shall be the rate charged at the Period/time of purchase. Employer shall also take care of
employees' travel ticket including that of employees' family only on employees' early notification to employer and as shall be requested by employee.
5.3 MEALS:
This will be taken care of by us (employer).
5.4 MOVING EXPENSES:
The employee will be reimbursed by the employer for reasonable moving expense incurred only as a result of relocation or early termination of leases, storage charges; procurement of travel documents, immunizations etc. Reimbursements shall be paid not more than five (5) Working days from submission of report/and receipts as proof of payments.
5.5 MEDICAL EXPENSES:
Employer will provide the employee with comprehensive health care for the term of contract, and follow-on care for injuries suffered during the term of contract for employee and family.
5.6 OTHER ALLOWANCES AND/OR BENEFITS:
This shall be provided for as deemed appropriate, and will be paid by employer.
. Quality single or family housing in company community.
. Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances.
. Free medical care in Nigeria for you and your family for contract duration.
5.7 VACATION:
Employees' shall be authorized paid two times vacation during the term of the contract, to be used at the employee’s discretion after duly informing and receiving approval from employer’s management. Employer will pay for travel expenses (i.e. flight tickets) and flat Rate travel allowance of $3, 600.00.
6.0 MOBILIZATIONS:
The first monthly salary shall be paid in advance before you embark on journey to assume duty. This is to enable you settle all domestic needs before travel. As such no excuses will be entertained on assumption of duty relating to default. All payment of salary after assumption of duty in Nigeria shall be 80% paid into an offshore account to be provided by employee with the remaining 20% paid locally in Nigeria. This is in line with the Federal Republic of Nigeria expatriate financial statutory laws.
Expatriate shall also be liable to pay 10% of salary as withholding tax to the relevant authority in Nigeria.
7.0 JOB PROCESSING/ PROCEEDINGS:
All employees successfully screened and recruited for Oando Plc shall be required to furnish us with a valid Nigerian residence and work permits papers on or before the 31st of December 2008 as a proof of readiness to join oando team in the due time as stipulated above for your job resumption with Oando Plc in Nigeria and also to enable you receive your first monthly salary including your due entitlements/emoluments prior to your departure for services with Oando Plc in Nigeria. However, for expatriate services employees who do not presently posses their valid Nigeria residence and Work Permits papers, they are to make contact with the address given below for directives and assistance on the acquisition and procurement of their valid residence and work permits papers with the Travel Agency here in Nigeria.
Name: Zenith Travel & Tours Limited
Address: Bamgbose Street, Lagos Island
Phone: +[protected]
Email: [protected]@live.com

Contact: David Stanford
Head of Operations

Signed:
Mr Akin Ayoola
Group Head, Human Resources
Oando Plc

Signed:
Mr Akin Ayoola
Group Head, Human Resources
Oando Plc

CC:
Adewale Tinubu Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC
Tokunboh Durosaro General Manager, Corporate Services
Lara Banjoko Chief Operating Officer, Marketing
Oredeji Delano Group Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer

The communication initiated with a mail from rocketmail.com with "Sweeton Inc" as subject name. Sweeton is supposed to be actually Sweeton Recruitment Inc that recruits on behalf of Oando Plc. Surprisingly Sweeton does not have any website of their own and uses rocketmail (big bro Oando aligning with poor Sweeton ). Then again i am asked to contact with Zenith Travel & Tours Limited. There are a number of sites but no one is related to Nigeria! Moreover they have no offices or any prominent presence in Nigeria, but still does big time business with Oando! Now the biggest of them all: the phone number they have used (+[protected]). A search for this number reveals that the same number is used by another company with the following details:
Name: Travel Concepts, Inc.
Contact Person: Mr. Celestine Olise
Address: # 34 Churchill Drive, Lagos
Phone: +[protected]
Email: [protected]@live.com

How come two different companies have the same phone numbers? The company names are also intersting: both are travel agencies. Moreover the name used in both has David as the first name, probably because while talking that is what is going to be used. Finally two more similarities: the contact mail id is in live.com and the location is Lagos. Does it indicate something? I even have a signed contract . Funny that i am offered a job for which i am not experienced at all