ITF Holds Quarterly Meeting at Kaduna State University's Makarfi Campus

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) convened its 3rd quarter meeting at Shehu Idris Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaduna State University's Makarfi Campus.

The gathering aimed to address challenges students face during their Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) placements and enhance their practical training.

Representing the Institute Director, Malam Shehu Danlami, Deputy Director of Academics Prof. Richard Auta emphasized the objective of SIWES: improving students' performance through practical applications of theoretical knowledge.

_Key Discussions:_

- _Challenges_: Students paying organizations for SIWES placements

- _Resolution_: ITF's Kaduna State Zonal Area Manager, Engr. Dr. Hassan Musa, promised to address payment issues

- _Verification_: Upcoming verification of students to facilitate fund disbursement

- _Mandate_: ITF's focus on promoting industry and commerce skills acquisition

SIWES Coordinator Malam Idris Abdulraof urged ITF to ensure timely payments, including supervisory allowances, to strengthen the scheme's usability.

ITF's commitment to enhancing students' practical training and productivity aligns with Nigeria's economic development goals.