A TECHNICAL REPORT

ON
STUDENT'S INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
SCHEME (SIWES)

UNDERTAKEN AT

NIGERIA TELEVISION AUTHORITY (N.T.A)

FATE TOAD, ILORIN KWARA STATE

BY
AFOLABI WASIU KAYODE
ND/20/MAC/FT/817

SUBMITTED TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION,
INSTITUTION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY, (IICT)
KWARA STATE POLYTECHNIC, ILORIN

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK

EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

SEPTEMBER/DECEMBER 2021
CERTIFICATION

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This is to certify that this report was written by Afolabi Wasiu Kayode with the matric
number ND/20/MAC/FT/817 from the department of Mass Communication, Kwara
State Polytechnic Ilorin Kwara State.

MR. IBRAHIM A.F. ___________________

SIWES coordinator Date

MR. YISA IDRIS ___________________

Head of Department Date

DEDICATION

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 This report work is dedicated to Almighty Allah who give me strength, protection,
guidance throughout the programme. It is also dedicated to my parent MR. AND MRS.
AFOLABI.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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 All thanks, Glorification, adoration and appreciation is given to nobody except
Almighty Allah (SWT). The Lord of incomparable in majesty, the given of knowledge
and wisdom to whom He loves May His peace, blessings on the noble prophet
Muhammad (SAW) the best among human. His companion, the household and generally
to all Muslim till the day of resurrection (Amen).
My appreciation will be incomplete without giving thanks to my amiable
Industrial-Based SIWES Coordinator MR. IBRAHIM A.F.including the staff's and my
SIWES Supervisor MR. IBRAHIM A.F. for the necessary supervision and comment on
my Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) for the successful outcome.
I'm indebted to my lovely family for their love, support and advise in person of
MR. & MRS. AFOLABI. I pray to Almighty Allah to spare their life so they reap the
fruit of their Labour.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgment iv
Table of contents v
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of SIWES

1.2 Aims and Objectives of SIWES

CHAPTER TWO:
2.1 History of the Organization
2.2 Organization chat
2.3 Various Department and their functions
2.4 Vision and Mission of the Organization
CHAPTER THREE:
3.1 Experiences Acquired
3.2 Work done
CHAPTER FOUR: Summary

4.1 Summary

CHAPTER FIVE

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5.1 Challenges encountered

5.2 Recommendations

5.3 Conclusion
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of SIWES
SIWES was established by Industrial Training Fund (ITF) in 1973 to solve the
problem of lack of adequate practical skills preparatory for employment in industries by
Nigerian graduates of tertiary institutions.
The Scheme exposes students to industry based skills necessary for a smooth
transition from the classroom to the world of work. It affords students of tertiary
institutions the opportunity of being familiarized and exposed to the needed experience in
handling machinery and equipment which are usually not available in the educational
institutions.
Before the establishment of the scheme, there was a growing concern among our
Industrialists that graduates of our Institutions of Higher learning lacked adequate
practical background studies preparatory for employment in Industries. Thus, the
employers were of the opinion that the theoretical education going on in higher
institutions was not responsive to the needs of the employers of labour.
It is against this background that the rationale for initiating and designing the scheme
by the Fund during its formative years – 1973/74 was introduced to acquaint students
with the skills of handling employers equipment and machinery.
Therefore participation in SIWES has become a necessary pre-condition for the

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award of Diploma and Degree certificates in specific disciplines in most institutions of
higher learning in the country, in accordance with the education policy of government.

1.2 Aims and Objectives of SIWES

i. To provide students with industrial skills and needed experience while the course
of study.
ii. To create conditions and circumstances, this can be as close as possible to the
actual workflow.
iii. To prepare specialists who will be ready for any working situations immediately
after graduation.
iv. Make the transition from school to the world of work easier and enhance students
contact for later job placement.
v. Provides students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in actual work
situations bridging the gap between theory and practice.

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 CHAPTER TWO
2.1 History of the Organization
Nigeria television Authority was formerly known as Nigerian Television (NTA)
Ilorin which was an off shoot of the proposed Kwara state Television initiated by the
colonel David Bamigboye’s Administration. The federal government took over all state
Television in December 1975.
The Kwara state executive council in 1973, mooted the idea of a Television
station to promote the image of the state and to inform and enlighten the people about the
activities of the bamgboye Administration.
The decree 24 promulgated in 1977 but to take effect from April 1976 the decrees
Nigeria Television Authority with headquarters at Victoria island Lagos having the only
body that empowered broadcasting in Nigeria.
2.2 Organization chart
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2.3 Various Department and their functions
 Administration
 Engineering
 News & current affairs
 Programmes
 Marketing
Administration: the department is responsible for the overall management of the station
human and resources and it is headed by the manager Administration.
Engineering: They are responsible for the maintenance of the equipment of the station.
News and Current Affairs: they are saddle with the responsibility of production that is
informative, educative and entertaining.
Programmes: They plan and execute regular scheduling that approved programme
policy.
2.4 MISSION AND VISION
VISION STATEMENT: The vision of NTA is, to be a world class television network.
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide excellent television service world-wide and
project the true African perspective.

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 CHAPTER THREE
3.1 Experience Acquired
During my stay at Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) for my SIWES program, I
acquired so much experiences which include the activities of my course of study.
I acquired the experience of engaging in a studio programme vox pop interview
I acquired the experience of doing both live and record programme.
I also did a recorded programme for the station I learnt what is required on the part of a
quality control officer.
3.2 Work Done
During my stay Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) was so educating that
engaged in so many activities that make my stay achieving such as:
 Writing of script
 Handling of cameras
 Engaging in interview such as Vox pop
 I also preview a recorded programme
 Setting the studio
Witnessing this programmes opened up my mind and I get to know how they are
done. So much work was done by me during my SIWES program at Nigeria Television
Authority (NTA)

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 CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Executive Summary
The student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) is a training fund (ITF)
in 1973 to bridge the gap between theory and practical oriented among student in Nigeria
higher institution of learning. Providing for the job practical experience for student as
they are exposed to work method and machineries that may not be available in their
institution.
In 1974, the scheme started with 784 from institution and 104 eligible course by
2008 210 390 student from 219 institution participated in the scheme with over 112
eligible course. However, the rapid growth and exposition of SIWES has covered against
the back drop of the successive economic crises which have affected the smooth
operation and administration of the scheme.
4.2 Challenge Encountered
During my three months SIWES course wasn’t easy at all because at first I was
posted to programme department which was not at all.
I had issue with my supervisor because he is not always at work so most time my
day is just a waste and this discourage me from going every day, I really do not have
problem with transport fare but the aspect of being less busy is one of my big problem.
But I later joined my friends with their activities.

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 CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Recommendations
I want to appreciate the government for their introduction of SIWES this
programme has helps in motivating student in their course of study and also to increase
their knowledge and understanding.
It is important that the government makes sure that every student have a
supervisor to supervise their work so far at the station. The government should also try to
encourage the student by paying them a token even before the programme ends so as to
sponsor themselves.
5.2 Conclusion
This program has helped me to improve educationally and physical career wise,
so as to become a better person.
This program as indeed helped me to known how to differentiate between the
theoretical and practical aspect of journalism.

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