Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme Unit

Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Unit

Introduction

The Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is the accepted skill training programme which forms part of the approved minimum academic standard in the various degree programmes for all the Nigerian tertiary levels of education. It is designed to expose and prepare students of Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Technology, Colleges of Education and Colleges of Agriculture for the industrial work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. The scheme also affords students the opportunity of familiarizing themselves with the needed experience in handling equipment and machinery that are usually not available in their institutions.

The Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was established when industrialists raised an alarm that graduates of institutions of higher learning lacked adequate practical background studies preparatory for employment in industries. Employers were of the opinion that the theoretical education in Higher Institutions was not responsive to the needs of the employers of labour. Based on this report, the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) designed, established and introduced SIWES in 1973 to bridge the gap existing between theory and practice of Engineering, Technology, Sciences, Agriculture, Medical, Management and other professional and educational programmes in Nigerian tertiary institutions. It was also designed to safeguard the areas and workers in industries as well as other organizations.

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF)

Solely funded the scheme during its formative years. However, owing to financial constraints, the management of the fund was withdrawn from the scheme in 1978. The Federal Government, knowing the significance of the skill training, handed the management of SIWES to both the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in 1979. The management and implementation of the scheme was, however, reverted to the ITF by the Federal Government in November, 1984 and the administration was effectively taken over by the ITF in July 1985, with the funding solely borne by the Federal Government. The minimum duration for the SIWES is twenty-four (24) weeks, which is six months. The scheme is a tripartite programme, involving the students, the tertiary Institutions and the industries (employers of labour).

In this University, the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme originated from the then College of Science and Technology (CST). The college was formerly opened in October 1971 with only three schools in operation namely: School of Science, School of Engineering and School of Preliminary Studies. More schools like School of Agriculture (Fisheries and Forestry) and School of Business Studies were added in 1973. The College aimed at training intermediate level manpower for Rivers State and Nigeria. This aim was achieved due to the presence of many industrial establishments in and around Port Harcourt where CST students obtained practical industrial experience.

SIWES in Rivers State University was first represented at Senate in the 1999/2000 Academic Session by Dr. E. O. Oboho, the then Director of SIWES Unit. Service period of present and past Directors are shown in Table 1 below:

SIWES Directors and Period of Appointment

Name	Date
Dr. Boma I. Dambo	6th January, 2020 till date
Prof.(Mrs.) Edith Chuku	2015 – 2019
Dr. K.K. Dagde	2014 – 2015
Dr. C.O. Ahiakwo	2012 – 2013
Dr. I. Emmanuel Douglas	2009 – 2012
Dr. I. Fubara-Manuel	2005 – 2009
Dr. E.O. Oboho	1999 – 2005

Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Unit

Duties and Responsibilities of The Unit

The following are, basically the responsibilities of the SIWES Unit:

a) Registration of Eligible Students for SIWES

This is an annual event of the SIWES Unit as students of 300 level (for four year programmes) and 400 level (for five year programmes) prepare to embark on training. Detailed information on qualified students are collated from the different Departments that partake in the SIWES programme by the Departmental SIWES Coordinators and forwarded to the SIWES Unit.

b) Orientation

Students’ Orientation Programme marks the preparation for SIWES in every academic year. All students accepted for SIWES must attend the SIWES Orientation Programme, which is usually organized by the SIWES Unit in collaboration with ITF Area office. The Area Manager and staff are in full attendance to inform and instruct students on ITF guidelines. Industrialists and other key officers from various institutions are also invited. During the annual SIWES Orientation Programme, lectures are delivered by Guest lecturers; Keynote addresses are also delivered. The lectures often hinge on the do’s and don’ts for SIWES students in the course of their industrial attachment. Information on how to fill their logbooks is also given. The Orientation Programme is an avenue for interaction among the ITF Officers, Heads of Industries, Students, Coordinators and the SIWES Director.

To prepare for the programme, all Departmental SIWES Coordinators were tasked with the responsibility of organizing Departmental SIWES Orientation to create adequate awareness and responsiveness among the eligible SIWES students. Also, a SIWES Orientation Planning Committee is usually appointed to supervise the Orientation Activities. It is a committee made up of Departmental Coordinators and listed below are the 2022 Committee Members:

Name	Department	Appointment
Dr. (Mrs.) G.A. Cookey	Chemistry	Chairman
Mrs. Stella Tonye Whyte	Computer Sci.	Secretary
Mr. Prince C. Nwogu	Quantity Surv.	Member
Engr. Rex K.C. Amadi	Mechanical Engr	Member
Dr. (Mrs.) Chidinma C. Amuzie	Animal and Env.Bio.	Member

Placement of Students

In addition to the registration of students for SIWES, the Unit, in conjunction with various Departments that participate in SIWES, scout for places where students can be attached. Over the years so many industries in Rivers State and other States have been absorbing SIWES students for a period of six months. This arrangement has been in existence since the inception of SIWES in the University. The SIWES Coordinators and students start looking for places of Industrial attachment from the long vacation preceding the year that they are scheduled to go on SIWES; not later than the beginning of the session or the SIWES year. This advice is imperative because of the scarcity of quality places of attachment.

There is, nevertheless, a downward trend in terms of the number of students absorbed in recent years owing to the economic recession and the insecurity situation in the Niger Delta which has forced so many companies especially at the Trans – Amadi Industrial Area of Rivers State to relocate to other regions outside the state. It has become relatively difficult to secure placement for students who now resort to doing their I.T in the University laboratories and research farms. The establishment of a Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Centre in the University is a means of resolving this problem, since many students could be absorbed at such Centres within the University.

Supervision of Students

The SIWES Unit through the various Departmental Coordinators supervises the students in their different locations at least twice, before the end of their industrial attachment. During such visits, the Coordinators interact with the Heads of Units where the students are attached to know if they are living up to expectation or not. The industry-based supervisor is to ensure that students record their daily activities in the logbooks, which should be examined and endorsed on a weekly basis. This enables supervisors to detect where a student is going wrong. Based on this, the students’ log books are signed and stamped where necessary. The SIWES Unit also ensures that Form 8 which enables the supervisors to be paid are also submitted to ITF office after the logbooks have been vetted. The non-submission of Form 8 results in non-payment of supervisory allowance, while late submission brings about delayed payment of such monies.

Documentation

Master List: This is a comprehensive list of students expected to participate in SIWES in a given year. It indicates the names of the students, matriculation numbers, programmes of study, level of study, date showing the duration of attachment and nationality.

SIWES Departments and Coordinators in Rivers State University

Currently a total of five (6) Faculties and Thirty-Nine (39) Departments are involved in SIWES in Rivers State University. See Table 2 below showing Departments and their SIWES Coordinators in 2021/2022:

List of Departments and their SIWES Coordinators in 2022

Name	Department
Dr Kelvin Wami	Adult Education and Community Development
Engr. Dr Cyprian Ndamzi Tom	Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
Dr Rachael Morris	Agric. And Applied Economics
Dr Chukuigwe Orokwu	Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Dr Chidinma C. Amuzie	Animal and Environmental Biology
Dr Victor M. Ogbamgba	Animal Science
Arc. James E. Esau	Architecture
Dr Miebaka Jambo	Biochemistry
Dr Chibuike Egbunefu	Business Education
Engr. Dr Titus N. Amadi	Chemical/Petrochemical Engr.
-	Chemistry
Engr. Dr Barisua E. Ngeupe	Civil Engineering
Engr. Nkechinyere Eyidia	Computer Engineering
Engr. Eberechi Omaigbu	Computer Science
Prof. L. D. Gbaraneh	Crop Science
Dr Ngozi Stella Omodu	Educational Management
Engr. Dr B. A. Wokoma	Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Dr Abiye Tonquin	Environmental Management
Prof. Daniel Matthias	Entrepreneurship Studies
Dr Ekwuru Elenwo	Estate Management
Dr Isaac Ukwe	Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
Dr Friday Owno	Food Science and Technology
Dr Kennedy K. Aleru	Forestry and Environment
Michael Inko-Tarah Ibiso	Geography
Dr Otto Augustina Elenwo	Geology
Dr Mercy China	Home Science and Management
Dr Elvis Godam	Human Anatomy
Dr Popnen G.P. Tee	Human Physiology
Dr Popnen G.P. Tee	Human Physiology
Dr John N. Obowu	Industrial Chemistry
Dr Richard E. Akpodee	Industrial Mathematics
Dr Paddy A. Ngeri	Industrial Physics
Mrs. Eberechi Ejuh	Library and Information Science
Engr. Dr I. Morrison	Marine Engineering
Capt. Lawrence Bereweiriso	Maritime Science
Dr Samuel O. Nananka	Mathematics
Engr. Dr Rex Kemkom Amadi	Mechanical Engineering
Dr Chukwuemeka John Ugboma	Microbiology
Pepple Biteegergha Godfrey	Nursing
Engr. Bright Bariakpoa Kinate	Petroleum Engineering
Dr Martin Onwuka	Quantity Surveying
Temple Chinedu Akwah	Science Education
Dr Gladson Elenwo	Soil Science
Surv. Tamunobelema Oba	Surveying & Geomatics
TPL. Dr Dawaya T. Ikiriko	Urban and Regional Planning
Dr Patrick Igharo	Vocational Education

Summary of the Master List for 2022 SIWES

Department	Number of Students, 2023	No of Students, 2024
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development	150	24
Animal & Environmental Biology (Zoology)	132	141
Agric. & Applied Economics	23	30
Agric & Environmental Engineering	172	19
Animal Science	30	31
Architecture	79	81
Business Education	70	92
Biochemistry	179	195
Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering	138	84
Industrial Chemistry
Civil Engineering	149	197
Computer Engineering	157	75
Computer Science	146	152
Crop Science	9	31
Adult Education and Community Development
Educational Management	83	80
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	200	209
Environmental Management	15	22
Entrepreneurship Studies	-	-
Estate Management	46	21
Fisheries and Aquatic Environment	34	3
Food Science and Technology	77	89
Forestries and Environment	18	10
Geography	49	4
Geology	75	10
Home Science and Management	40	5
Human Anatomy	21	11
Human Physiology	90	122
Industrial Chemistry	122	98
Industrial Mathematics	18	20
Industrial Physics	45	54
Library and Information Science	73	48
Marine Engineering	89	130
Mechanical Engineering	224
Microbiology	279
Petroleum Engineering	117
Physics	59
Plant Science & Biotechnology	119
Quantity Surveying	35
Surveying & Geomatics	84
Science Education	43
Urban and Regional Planning	56
Vocational & Technology Education	39
Geology	112
Human Anatomy	27
Human Physiology	21
Home Science and Management	18
Nursing Science	60
Geography and Environmental Management	8
TOTAL	3,282

Placement List: This is the list of students eligible for industrial attachment. Each of the students has been attached to an organization. It contains the names of students, matriculation numbers, master list numbers, period of attachment, attachment places and addresses, courses of study and levels, students’ bank, account numbers and nationality.

SPE Form 1

The Students’ Placement with Employer (SPE) Form 1 is given to all students before the attachment commences. They are to ensure that the employers complete the forms and then forward them to ITF Area office nearest to them.

SIP A

The Students’ Institutional Payment (SIP) now e-payment is compiled by the Area Offices according to Institutions and it contains the names of students who were eligible for payment after the vetting of logbooks has been concluded. With the SIP – A, Area Offices request for funds for payment of students’ allowances (full payment). The ITF Form 8, vetted log books, returns from institutions and approved placement lists are required for the compilation of the list.

ITF Form 8

Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Form 8 is the end-of-programme report form meant for the students, employers and institutions to be completed before they are sent to ITF. The completion of this form is indicative of the students’ participation and supervision on the programme and the basis for the payment of balance for supervisors’ allowances.

Log Book

This is the booklet for recording daily and weekly activities by students. The industry based supervisor is required to endorse the logbook every week. The ITF and Institutional supervisor are to sign the logbook during supervision.

Recommendation Letter to SIWES Students

The Departmental SIWES Coordinators gives recommendation letters to students going for Industrial Training from their Department, using the University/Department letter head.

Allowances

The current students and supervisory allowances approved by the Federal Government are as follows:

Students – N2,500.00 per student per month.
Institution’s Supervisor – N250.00 per student per month.

Payment of Students’ Allowances

All payments are made on-line directly into students’ account by e-payment. Students must complete Direct E-Payment Form (DEPF) to facilitate the quick processing of their allowances. Payments are only made to students who submit their completely filled logbooks, Forms 8, Technical Reports within the stipulated time.

Payment of Supervisory Allowance

The Supervisory Allowance payable to each institution is computed based on the number of completed Forms 8 (end of programme report forms) submitted by the students. All payments are made on-line directly into the Institution’s bank account by epayment.

SIWES Departments and Coordinators in Rivers State University

List of Departments and their SIWES Coordinators in 2022

Name	Department
Dr Kelvin Wami	Adult Education and Community Development
Engr. Dr Cyprian Ndamzi Tom	Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
Dr Rachael Morris	Agric. And Applied Economics
Dr Chukuigwe Orokwu	Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Dr Chidinma C. Amuzie	Animal and Environmental Biology
Dr Victor M. Ogbamgba	Animal Science
Arc. James E. Esau	Architecture
Dr Miebaka Jambo	Biochemistry
Dr Chibuike Egbunefu	Business Education
Engr. Dr Titus N. Amadi	Chemical/Petrochemical Engr.
-	Chemistry
Engr. Dr Barisua E. Ngeupe	Civil Engineering
Engr. Nkechinyere Eyidia	Computer Engineering
Engr. Eberechi Omaigbu	Computer Science
Prof. L. D. Gbaraneh	Crop Science
Dr Ngozi Stella Omodu	Educational Management
Engr. Dr B. A. Wokoma	Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Dr Abiye Tonquin	Environmental Management
Prof. Daniel Matthias	Entrepreneurship Studies
Dr Ekwuru Elenwo	Estate Management
Dr Isaac Ukwe	Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
Dr Friday Owno	Food Science and Technology
Dr Kennedy K. Aleru	Forestry and Environment
Michael Inko-Tarah Ibiso	Geography
Dr Otto Augustina Elenwo	Geology
Dr Mercy China	Home Science and Management
Dr Elvis Godam	Human Anatomy
Dr Popnen G.P. Tee	Human Physiology
Dr Popnen G.P. Tee	Human Physiology
Dr John N. Obowu	Industrial Chemistry
Dr Richard E. Akpodee	Industrial Mathematics
Dr Paddy A. Ngeri	Industrial Physics
Mrs. Eberechi Ejuh	Library and Information Science
Engr. Dr I. Morrison	Marine Engineering
Capt. Lawrence Bereweiriso	Maritime Science
Dr Samuel O. Nananka	Mathematics
Engr. Dr Rex Kemkom Amadi	Mechanical Engineering
Dr Chukwuemeka John Ugboma	Microbiology
Pepple Biteegergha Godfrey	Nursing
Engr. Bright Bariakpoa Kinate	Petroleum Engineering
Dr Martin Onwuka	Quantity Surveying
Temple Chinedu Akwah	Science Education
Dr Gladson Elenwo	Soil Science
Surv. Tamunobelema Oba	Surveying & Geomatics
TPL. Dr Dawaya T. Ikiriko	Urban and Regional Planning
Dr Patrick Igharo	Vocational Education

Structure of The Unit

The diagram below shows the current structure of the SIWES Unit and the relationships and positions:

Objectives of The Unit

Specifically, the objectives of the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) according to the Industrial Training Fund (2013) are to: Provide an avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to acquire industrial skills and experience in their courses of study; Prepare students for the industrial work situations they are to meet after graduation; Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and machinery that may not be available in their institutions; Make the transition from school to the world of work easier and enhance students’ contacts for later job placement; Provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in real work situation thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice and Enlist and strengthen employers’ involvement in the entire educational process and prepare students for employment after graduation.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Several positive changes and achievements have been experienced and recorded in the SIWES Unit. Some of them are highlighted below:

Leadership and Team Building Workshop

Industrial Training Fund Rumuokwuta Area Office packaged a workshop to address the Negative Leadership and Team Building Style in the workplace for improved organizational productivity from 5^th to 7^th April 2022, with objectives to build formidable and functional teams, assess and manage emotions of team members, examine the role of leadership in team success, promote innovation and creativity in teams and apply positive leadership skills at work. Topics covered were: Leadership and Management, Effective Team Building and Team Work, Leadership Styles, Innovative Leadership, Leadership and Motivation, Managing Difficult People and Emotional Intelligence. The Acting Director SIWES and five Departmental Coordinators were sponsored by the University to attend the workshop

Approval of Proposal for Review of SIWES Registration Fee

University Management approved the proposal of SIWES Registration Fee from Two Thousand (N2,000.00) Naira only to Five Thousand (N5,000.00) Naira only with effect from 2021/2022 Academic Session, and to Ten Thousand (N10,000.00) Naira only with effect from 2024/2025 Academic Session.

Renovation of the SIWES Unit Building

Renovation of the SIWES Unit building in June, 2020 by the then Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nlerum Sunday Okogbule.

New Sign Posts

The Unit has been rendered more visible with two sign posts mounted in front of the SIWES building. Although the same building is being shared with Advancement and Linkages Centre, it is, however, believed that with time, SIWES Unit will duly occupy a building of its own.

Staff Development

So many programmes have been put in place by ITF, the Coordinating body of SIWES. It is expected that with such training on ground, the Unit will make tremendous achievements and will contribute towards the advancement of Management, Leadership, Science and Technology. The following training and workshop programmes were attended by the staff of SIWES Unit and SIWES Coordinators:

Succession Planning and Talent Management for Bottom-Line Success, held at ITF Rumuokwuta Area Office from 18^th– 20^th May, 2021. It was quite interesting, inspiring, educative and impactful.
Workshop on ‘Work-life Balance for Optimum Performance on 2^ndto 4^th November, 2021 at Uyo, two participants from RSU attended. It was well-packaged and of optimum benefit to all participants especially the practical sessions.
Workshop on Effective Management and Administration of SIWES Functions held at Rivers State University, 17^thJune, 2021 organized by ITF Rumuokwuta Area Office. The following activities were taken care of:

– SIWES in Perspective

– Strategies for Effective Management and Administration of SIWES

– Personal Effectiveness

The Workshop was designed for Director, Coordinators and Officers involved in the discharge of SIWES functions in the University. It was of immense benefit to all attendance. The participants were overwhelmed with the passionate and interesting scholarly presentations. It was quite educative and challenging.
Best Practices in Electrical Preventive Maintenance Workshop. Four members of staff of the Estate Works Department participated in this workshop sponsored by the University Management through the SIWES Unit.

2024

2024 SIWES Orientation Programme
Workshop on Strategic Procurement Management for Organisational Effectiveness. June 25 to 27, 2024 at Industrial Training Fund, Rumuokuta Area Office, No. 1 Barabi Street, GRA Phase 2 Port Harcourt.
Workshop on Information and Records Management for Organisational Growth October 22 to 24, 2024 at Industrial Training Fund, Rumuokuta Area Office, No. 1 Barabi Street, GRA Phase 2 Port Harcourt.

2025

2025 Rivers State University SIWES Orientation Programme March 3, 2025, at Convocation Arena
1^st Quarter SIWES Zonal Directors/Coordinators Meeting, April 15, 2025 at Plot 101 RIVOC Road Trans-Amadi Port Harcourt.
Workshop on Management and Supervisory Skills. April 22 to 24, 2025 at Industrial Training Fund, Rumuokuta Area Office, No. 1 Barabi Street, GRA Phase 2 Port Harcourt.
2^nd Quarter SIWES Zonal Directors/Coordinators Meeting, June 17, 2025
3^rd and 4^th Quarters SIWES Zonal Director/Coordinators Meeting August and October, 2025.
SIWES Zonal Directors and Coordinators Retreat November, 2025

ITF Quarterly Zonal Meetings

In every quarter of each year, Zonal Directors/Coordinators’ meeting for all stakeholders take place to discuss the challenges confronting SIWES and proffer workable solutions. It is an avenue where progress reports are received from stakeholders and same is collated and forwarded to ITF Headquarters for information and further necessary action. All stakeholders who attend the meeting have a common agenda which is to ensure that SIWES continues to remain relevant and beneficial to students. In 2021 and 2022, the SIWES Zonal Meetings held on the following dates and places:

1^stQuarter SIWES Zonal meeting 2021 held at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt on 16^th March, 2021.
2^ndQuarter SIWES Zonal meeting 2021 held at Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State On Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
3^rdQuarter SIWES Zonal meeting 2021 held at Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, On September, 23rd, 2021.
4^thQuarter SIWES Zonal meeting 2021 held at ITF Rumuokwuta Area Office Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on November 16, 2021.
1^stQuarter SIWES Zonal meeting 2022 held at Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola Port Harcourt, on 16^th March, 2022.

PROFILE OF CURRENT HEAD OF UNIT

(PROF. JOY AMESI, DIRECTOR, SIWES UNIT)

Professor Joy Amesi is a renowned academic with 19 years and nine months of experience as a lecturer and management trainer at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. Born into the Rumu-Igbere Family of Rumu-Ekirikah in Rumu-Nkele Royal Compound, Elibrada Emohua in Emohua Local Government of Rivers State, Professor Amesi began her academic journey at Saint Andrew’s State School II, Diobu, graduated in 1985. She then attended Community Secondary School, Oduoha Emohua, and completed her secondary education in 1991. Professor Amesi obtained her NCE in Business Education from the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku in 1997, and her BSc in Business Education from Rivers State University of Science and Technology in 2003. She furthered her education with an MBA in Accountancy and an MEd in Business Education from Rivers State University of Science and Technology now Rivers State University in 2006 and 2008, respectively. Professor Amesi earned her PhD in Business Education from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in 2011.

Professor Joy Amesi’s illustrious career began in 2005 as a Graduate Assistant at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, a role she held until 2008. She then progressed to become an Assistant Lecturer from 2008 to 2011, followed by promotions to Lecturer II (2011-2014), Lecturer I (2014-2017), Senior Lecturer (2017-2020), and Reader (2020-2023). She is currently a Professor of Business Education at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, a position she has held since 2023.

Professor Amesi’s leadership responsibilities are equally impressive. She served as the Departmental Sandwich Programme Coordinator from 2008 to 2012 and as the Coordinator of the Departmental Postgraduate Programme from 2016 to 2019. She also coordinated the Faculty of Education Postgraduate Programme from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she has held various roles such as Faculty of Education Electoral Officer (2019-2021), Ag. Head of the Department of Business Education (November 2019 – March 2023), and Chairperson of the Faculty of Education Welfare Committee (2019-2024). She is currently the Director, of the Student’s Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Unit.

Professor Amesi is a member of several Professional Bodies, including the Association for the Advancement of Vocational Education in Nigeria, the Association of Business Educators of Nigeria, the European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.

Her national and state assignments are a testament to her expertise and dedication. She served as the Internal Auditor, Academic Staff Union of Universities 2008 to 2016, Treasurer, Academic Staff Union of Universities 2016 to 2024. She also served as Assistant National Secretary of the Association of Business Educators of Nigeria from 2018 to 2022 and as the Secretary from 2022 to date. She has been the Secretary of the Ikwerre Development Association since January 2024. Furthermore, she has worked as an AD-HOC NCCE Accreditation Panel Member since 2022 to date, and as an External Examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at various universities, including Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.

A prolific researcher, Professor Amesi has published over 128 peer-reviewed publications, including two books, 84 journal articles, two-chapter contributions in books and books of readings, two monographs, and 36 conference papers. Her research focuses on accounting, entrepreneurship and skills in Business Education, and she has led major international research projects and articles in Business Education.

As a dedicated educator, Professor Amesi has supervised numerous research projects at BSc, Postgraduate Diploma, MSc, MEd, and PhD levels, including over 10 Doctoral and 38 Master’s Degree research projects, 9 Postgraduate Diploma, as well as over 248 Undergraduate projects. She has also served as an external/internal examiner for Undergraduate, MEd, and PhD examinations in several universities.

Throughout her career, Professor Amesi has consistently demonstrated her ability to balance academic, administrative, and professional responsibilities, solidifying her position as a respected expert in her field. Professor Amesi’s contributions to the global Business Education Programme have earned her recognition as a Fellow of the Association of Business Educators of Nigeria. She is also a devout Christian and serves as an usher in the Ushering Unit of Redemption Ministries Worldwide.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Submission of 2025 Placement and Master List to ITF Office Jos
Training of SIWES Departmental Coordinators on Supervisory Roles for Management of Master and Placement Lists
Hosting of 2^nd Quarter SIWES Zonal Directors/Coordinators Meeting June, 2025
Two days workshop on the need for supervision of students’ on industrial training

PROSPECTS

In bridging the gap between theory and practice, SIWES has proffered opportunities for students to acquire industrial skills for work processes. The success of the scheme depends largely on the coordinated efforts of the Federal Government, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Ministry of Education, the Industrial Training Fund, National Universities Commission, Tertiary Institutions, Employers of Labour and Students.

Essentially, improved morale, synergy, commitment and diligence are crucial to the scheme which is aimed at promoting the much-desired technological know-how for the advancement of the nation. This laudable scheme amongst others will surely develop the highly sought-after skilled labour force required to build an indigenous self-reliant economy envisaged for Nigeria.

Staff Data

Name	Rank	Area of Specialisation	Email
Joy Amesi	Professor/Director	Business Education	amesi.joy@ust.edu.ng
Loveth Ebirien Godwin	Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Administration)	Management	ebirien.loveth@ust.edu.ng
Gentle Diamond Onyekwere	Administrative Officer	International Relations and Strategic Studies	onyekwere.gentle@ust.edu.ng
Chika Ngozi Amadi	Administrative Officer	Guidance and Counselling	chika.amadi@ust.edu.ng