Top 30 Companies Accepting Industrial Training Students in Benue State

 
Industrial Training (IT), under Nigeria’s Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), is a structured program designed to expose students to practical applications of their academic knowledge. In Benue State—known as the “Food Basket of the Nation”—many industries, institutions, and government agencies offer valuable placement opportunities to IT students.
Whether you're studying agriculture, engineering, environmental science, IT, or business, this guide will help you discover 30 top organizations in Benue State that accept industrial training students.

##Tips for a Successful IT Placement

Draft a professional application letter and CV tailored to the company.

Apply early, especially to government agencies and large institutions.

Be prepared for interviews or aptitude tests in some cases.

Keep track of deadlines and follow up with your applications.

##1. Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi
Sector: Education/Research
Details: Offers training opportunities across various faculties including science, technology, social sciences, and environmental studies.
Website: bsum.edu.ng

##2. University of Agriculture, Makurdi (now Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University)
Sector: Agricultural Research & Education
Details: Accepts students in crop science, soil science, animal science, and agricultural engineering.
Website: uam.edu.ng

##3. Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo
Sector: Technical/Vocational Education
Details: Students in engineering, business administration, and applied sciences often intern internally or with industry partners.

##4. Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Makurdi
Sector: Healthcare
Details: Health science, lab science, and nursing students benefit from realtime hospitalbased training.

##5. Benue State Teaching Hospital
Sector: Public Health
Details: Offers IT placements for students in nursing, public health, medicine, and health administration.

##6. Radio Benue
Sector: Media/Broadcasting
Details: Mass communication and media students gain handson experience in live radio production and journalism.

##7. Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC)
Sector: Real Estate & Investment
Details: Students in accounting, business management, and economics can apply for internship opportunities.

##8. Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority (LBRBDA)
Sector: Water Resources/Agricultural Engineering
Details: Offers placements in irrigation, soil, and water conservation for engineering and agriculture students.

##9. Benue State Water Board
Sector: Public Utilities
Details: Engineering students participate in water treatment, piping, and maintenance projects.

##10. Benue State Environmental Sanitation Authority (BENSESA)
Sector: Environmental Management
Details: Environmental health students gain field experience in waste management and environmental monitoring.

##11. Benue State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (BERWASSA)
Sector: WASH Projects
Details: Internships offered in water supply management and hygiene promotion campaigns.

##12. Benue State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (BNARDA)
Sector: Rural Development
Details: Agriculture students engage in rural outreach, extension services, and farming development projects.

##13. Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services
Sector: Public Health
Details: Accepts public health and nursing students to participate in staterun health programs and immunization drives.

##14. Benue State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sector: Agriculture
Details: Offers practical exposure in farming techniques, agroforestry, soil testing, and pest control.

##15. Benue State Ministry of Works and Transport
Sector: Civil Engineering
Details: Internships in road construction, surveying, and mechanical maintenance for engineering students.

##16. Benue State Ministry of Lands, Survey and Solid Minerals
Sector: Surveying/Geology
Details: Surveying and geology students benefit from land mapping, exploration, and GIS applications.

##17. Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS)
Sector: Public Finance/Taxation
Details: Accounting, finance, and economics students gain experience in tax collection, auditing, and revenue systems.

##18. Benue State Planning Commission
Sector: Economics/Statistics
Details: Students are involved in policy planning, data analysis, and development reporting.

##19. Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
Sector: Community Development
Details: Social science, psychology, and gender studies students engage in social welfare and advocacy projects.

##20. National Root Crops Research Institute, Otobi Station
Sector: Agricultural Research
Details: Agricultural students can participate in crop improvement, biotechnology, and seed production.

##21. Makurdi Modern Market Management Board
Sector: Business/Commerce
Details: Business and marketing students gain experience in retail operations and commerce regulation.

##22. Benue State Urban Development Board (BSUDB)
Sector: Urban Planning
Details: Planning and architecture students engage in urban mapping and infrastructure design.

##23. Benue State Library Board
Sector: Library and Information Science
Details: Offers practical training in cataloguing, archiving, and digital library systems.

##24. Benue State ICT Agency (BICTA)
Sector: Information Technology
Details: Students in computer science, cybersecurity, and networking gain technical experience.

##25. Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation
Sector: Publishing/Media
Details: Accepts students in printing technology, mass communication, and graphic design.

##26. Tarka Foundation, Makurdi
Sector: Heritage/Culture
Details: History and tourism students can engage in cultural preservation and event documentation.

##27. Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Makurdi
Sector: Broadcasting/Media
Details: Interns participate in camera operation, editing, and news production.

##28. Joy FM Otukpo (Radio Nigeria)
Sector: Broadcasting
Details: Accepts IT students for radio programming, audio engineering, and news reporting.

##29. Microfinance and Cooperative Societies in Makurdi/Otukpo
Sector: Banking/Microfinance
Details: Finance and banking students learn about microcredit administration and cooperative funding.

##30. Private Farms and AgroAllied Industries (e.g., Sambo Farms, Abinsi Farms)
Sector: Agriculture
Details: Students gain practical experience in mechanized farming, poultry, fishery, and agroprocessing.

##Final Thoughts
Benue State offers a wide spectrum of IT opportunities, from agriculture and health to ICT and urban planning. These placements empower students with real world skills, boost their employability, and expose them to career defining experiences.