ITF Official Praises AFUED Management for Robust Support of SIWES Program

Mrs. Grace Ajagbe, a senior official from the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Akure Area Office, has lauded the management of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) for its unwavering support of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).

Ajagbe, Head of Training at the ITF Ondo State office, made the commendation during a one-day orientation exercise on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, held at the university's Obaongawan Lecture Theatre for part-three Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree-two students preparing for the 2025 SIWES program.

Describing SIWES as a bold federal government initiative to bridge theoretical learning with practical skills in Nigeria's tertiary institutions, Ajagbe urged participants to maximize the knowledge gained during their training to enhance their career prospects. She outlined the program's operational framework, noting that university students will undergo six months of industrial attachment, while those from polytechnics and colleges of education, including AFUED's NCE students, will participate for four months.

Ajagbe advised students to uphold responsible behavior, serving as positive ambassadors for their institution, and to adhere strictly to safety protocols at placement sites. This emphasis on professionalism, she added, ensures the scheme's success and aligns with ITF's mission to build a skilled workforce for national development.

Mr. Fabamise Adedeji, another ITF official from the Akure office, reinforced the call for discipline, detailing the scheme's code of conduct, which includes dedication, faithfulness, loyalty, honesty, punctuality, and compliance with organizational rules—particularly regarding machinery and equipment use. He warned that ITF monitors would not tolerate truancy or misconduct, as such actions could jeopardize the program's smooth execution.

Mr. Olorunfemi Olamide, also from the ITF Akure office, provided guidance on essential documentation, including the Students' Commencement of Attachment Form (SCAF), ITF Form 8, and the Logbook. He stressed the importance of accurately completing these forms and seeking supervision from industrial, institutional, and ITF-based mentors to ensure effective participation and evaluation.

In his welcome address, AFUED SIWES Coordinator Dr. A.A. Akinkuolie thanked the university management for its support and commended departmental coordinators and supervisors for their collaboration. He advised students to give their best, reminding them that SIWES is a mandatory graduation requirement, and encouraged proactive engagement to reap maximum benefits from the experience.

The event, attended by key university personalities and external stakeholders, underscored AFUED's commitment to practical education and highlighted the collaborative efforts between ITF and tertiary institutions in preparing students for the workforce.