FOLLOW DUE PROCESS AND DILIGENCE AS YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR INDUSTRIAL TRAINING – Mr. Nwigboji
By Goodluck Okorie
The Aba Area Manager of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mr. Rex Nwigboji, has urged scholars to follow due process and exercise diligence during their industrial training. Mr. Nwigboji delivered this message at the Justice Izima Chamber, Gregory University, Uturu, during a one-day Industrial Training Orientation aimed at enlightening scholars and creating awareness of the processes involved in the student’s industrial training programme, popularly known as IT.
The Industrial Training programme is designed for scholars who have completed their 300-level studies in Science, Engineering, Mass Communication, Hospitality Management and Tourism, etc., to gain real-world knowledge aligned with their course of study.
The event featured a high-level delegation from ITF and welcomed notable guests from the Aba area, reflecting strong partnerships in practical training and career development.
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In a warm welcome, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Cele Njoku, together with the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Uwaoma Uche, and the Director of SIWES, greeted the Aba Area Manager and his team. Dr. Akudo Osuji, Director of SIWES, delivered a keynote address, urging scholars to take full advantage of the programme. “This orientation is designed to equip you with the knowledge, resources, and mindset needed to maximize your industrial training and future opportunities,” she stated.
Mr. Rex Nwigboji emphasized the need for scholars to follow due process and guidelines, admonishing them to conduct themselves with diligence and honesty during the IT programme, and to document every task undertaken and obtain stamping before final submission.
Consequently, the SIWES Schedule Officer, Uchendu Prince Chinedu, noted that all forms must be filled and submitted without alteration and that every scholar is expected to participate.
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Also speaking at the event, the SIWES Accountant, Mr. Igbokwe Joseph, urged scholars to open personal bank accounts for the programme through which they can receive their stipends thereafter.
The programme concluded with participants leaving better informed, motivated, and prepared to embark on their Industrial Training, having gained practical insights into expectations, timelines, and the resources available to support their success.
