CHAPTER ONE

1.1 INTRODUCTION

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.

1.2 OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

1. To provide an avenue for students in Nigeria tertiary institutions to acquire

industrial skills and experience during their course of study

2. To expose students to work situation methods and techniques in handling

equipment and machineries that may not be available in the universities

3. To allow the transition phase from the school to the world of working

environment and facilities.

4. To provide students with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in

real work situations, thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice

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1.3 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF SIWES

The growing concern among our Industrialists that graduates of our Institutions of

Higher learning lacked adequate practical background studies preparatory for

employment in Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) by ITF in 1973/1974

(information and guideline for SIWES, 2002)

ITF as one of its key function to work as cooperative entity with industry and

commerce where students in institutions of higher learning can undertake mid-

career work experience attachment in industries which are compatible with

students area of study (Okene 2002 in Asikadi 2003)

Training is a key factor in enhancing the efficiency and expertise scheme (SIWES)

programme prepares students for labour market. It has become an innovation

phenomenon in human resources development and training in Nigeria. In

recognition of the shortcoming and weakness of this workforce particularly with

respect acquisition of relevant production skills (RPS) in the Industrial Training

Fund established the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in

1973

The scheme was designed to expose students to the industrial environment and

enable them to develop occupational competencies so that they can readily

contribute to the quote to national economic and technological development after

graduation.

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1.4 DEFINITION OF TERMS

The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a cooperative

industrial internship programme that involves institution of higher learning

industries, federal government of Nigeria (FGN), Industrial Training fund (ITF),

and Nigeria Universities commission for colleges of education (NCCE) in Nigeria.

It is an  effort to bridge the gap existing between theory and practical of

Engineering and Technology, Science, Agriculture, Medical, Management and

other professional education programmes in the Nigerian Tertiary Institution.

Industrial Training Fund (ITF) the thrust of ITF program is to stimulate human

performances, improve productivity and induce value added production in industry

and commerce. Through it’s service and vocational and apprentice training

programme, the fund also build capacity for graduate and youth self employment

in context of small scale industrialization in economy.

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.1 DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION

Programme Department: in broadcasting, it is the process of selecting and

placing of program content or items at a particular point. It is the act of selecting

program material appropriately or suitable to a particular segment of a defined

target audience

News Department: editing and rewriting are integral part of writing process, a

reporter who finishes writing an initial draft has the responsibility to try to improve

on it.

Commerce or sales department: This sales department led by a sales manager is

responsible for the sale of all commercial time to local, regional and national sales

advertisers.

Engineering Department: This department is led by the chief engineer and is

responsible for keeping the station on the air with the best signal possible. The

improvement of electronic equipment, competition from other business for

engineering talent and relaxed federal regulations has led to smaller or streamlined

engineering department.

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2.2 THE BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF AGBA COMMUNITY

RADIO, CHOICE 93.3 FM

Agba Community Initiative Radio, Choice 93.3FM came into existence on 8th

September 2015 with the approval of provisional application for community radio

license. Agba Community Radio is among the first set of Community Radio

Licenses issued by the President, Commander in Chief of Nigeria Armed Forces,

His Excellency, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

Following provisional approval, NBC paid official visit to Agba Community on

11th January 2017, for inspection of broadcast equipment and facilities installed.

On 23rd December 2016, the radio tested air wave for about 30 minutes and

resumed full test transmission on 24th December 2016.

Agba Community Radio, Choice 93.3FM was officially Commissioned by the

Chairman, Benue State Traditional Council, HRM Professor James Otese Orzuer

Ayatse, Tor Tiv on 2nd December 2017. The occasion was under the

Chairmanship of Dr. Akin Akingbulu of Institute of Media and Society (IMS).

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.1 SIWES EXPERIENCE

I commenced this training on the 23 rd of December, 2021 and lasted till 23 rd April,

2022.

The first week of my training it was started with introduction, induction and

familiarization with the studio and the system of media, the worker and the studio

equipments which was led by Mr. Omirigbe Genesis.

I was taken to the studio which is the recording studio (air –off studio) where I was

shown the instruments in the studio such as;

a. Amplifier: an amplifier is an electronic device that increases the voltage,

current, or power of a signal

b. Microphone: a microphone captures sounds from the studio and turn it into

electrical impulses

c. Sound monitor: provide an easy way to hear what is going to air without

headphones

d. Headphones: select a personal decision based on your preference in comfort

and frequency response

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 e. Sound card: a sound card is an internal expansion card that provides input

and output of audio signals to and from a computer under the control of

computer programs

f. M-audio keyboard: M-audio is one of the most revered names in music,

computer interface and studio integration solutions, keyboard and controller

products, and essential musical hardware from microphones to studio

monitors.

After that I was taken to transmitter room and they showed me the transmitter and

OB VAN which is used for outside broadcast.

Thereafter, I was taken to studio one though the instruments were the same. The

only different is their function and limitation.

Subsequently, I was opportune and privileged to carry out some activities during

my training at choice 93.3FM.

I participated on programme both on-air and off-air like;

i. Thank God is Friday (TGF)

ii. Agba Community Talk-Back

iii. I also carried out an interview and it was air-out as news

iv. Kiddies time

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I was also taught about programe presentation

Presentation is bringing to mind new product, idea or piece of work showed and

explain to an audience

When we talk about programme presentation they are vital questions that comes to

mind.

a. What programme are you presenting?

b. Who is your target audience?

c. In what language are you going to present?

d. Which medium?

Before presenting a programme the following points should be considered

- The presenter

- Preparation

- Visual aid

- Barriers to effective presentation. As a presenter, you must be ready

emotionally.

Preparation for Programme

i. Structure

ii. Information

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 iii. Audiences

Structure

Programme: It Could Happen to You

Topic: One Chance

Medium: Choice 93.3FM Agba Community Radio

Duration: 30mins

Target Audience: Old and Young People

Presenter: Akoko Odeh Jonathan

Language: English

Objective: To checkmate the activities of fraudsters

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 CHAPTER FOUR

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

4.1 SUMMARY

My experience at Choice 93.3FM Agba Community Radio Station Oju, can be said

to be a set stone for my career as a journalist and it was a wonderful experience.

I have discovered also that mass communication is not all about the big name,

fame and professionalism of the career. There is more to that, which is to serve

them well and never to feed them with wrong, dangerous and harmful information

or never to terminate peoples image using the media.

4.2 CONCLUSION

In conclusion, Agba Community Radio Choice 93.3FM Oju which is the official

private broadcasting station is trying her best with capable staffs to see that things

work well in the organization. Also, they are trying their best to see the IT students

are comfortable during their period of Industrial Training in the organization.

4.3 RECOMMENDATION

Choice 93.3FM Oju is a suitable Radio Station for students of mass

communication to carry out their Industrial Training and I will like to recommend

that the management of the station can improve in some of the outline items;
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i. Staffs: The staffs should please put more effort in teaching the IT

students, knowing that they are investing into people’s life, and I can say

that the investment that will speak for them where they are not present.

And also, they should stop seeing IT students like an abandoned citizens

of the country because there is life outside the media house and that life

can bring anything. Also knowing that those they train today are those

that may take over from them in the nearest future.

ii. The students are not paid any amount by organization which makes it

hard for some students that stay far away from the location of the studio,

so I solicit that Choice FM should please help out in this aspect. Likewise

to the ITF, to do something in regard to that, it also motivates the student

and give them hope about what they are doing, even though I heard of the

promising allowance from the ITF

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Christopher, A.C, Joel Z. and Kelvin J. (1990), Industrial Training Fund

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