The Vice-Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Babatunde Omojola, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to producing graduates who are not only academically sound but also professionally competent and industry-ready.
Professor Omojola made this known while declaring open the 2026 orientation programme for the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), organised for 300 and 400-level students of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented at the event by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Research, Professor Olu Aturamu, charged the students to be worthy ambassadors of BOUESTI by demonstrating integrity, diligence and a strong work ethic throughout the period of their industrial training.
He commended the Federal Government for its sustained investment in Nigerian students through the SIWES programme, noting that the initiative plays a crucial role in equipping undergraduates with practical skills required in the modern workplace.
Professor Omojola also advised the students to be disciplined, humble, and well-behaved during their industrial attachment, urging them to strictly comply with the rules and regulations of their respective places of training.
The Vice-Chancellor further encouraged the participants to take full advantage of the orientation programme to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and guidelines that would enable them to maximise the benefits of their industrial training experience.
In her remarks, the Area Manager of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Akure Area Office, Ondo State, Mrs Grace Ajagbe, underscored the importance of the SIWES programme in enhancing students’ employability and contributing to national development.
She advised the participants to adhere strictly to workplace ethics, demonstrate commitment to their duties, and make meaningful contributions during their period of training.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Director of SIWES at BOUESTI, Dr Bamidele Ogunlade, described the orientation programme as a crucial preparatory platform for students ahead of their industrial attachment.
He noted that SIWES remains a vital component of tertiary education, designed to bridge the gap between classroom-based theoretical knowledge and practical industry experience.
Dr Ogunlade therefore urged the students to take the exercise seriously, remain focused and leverage the opportunity to acquire relevant skills that would enhance their career prospects.
