Top 30 Companies Accepting Industrial Training Students in Imo State

 
Industrial Training (IT), also known as the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), is an important academic requirement that provides practical exposure to students in tertiary institutions. In Imo State—one of the southeastern hubs of commerce, technology, and education—there are several reputable companies, institutions, and government bodies that welcome IT students across various disciplines.

This article outlines the top 30 companies and organizations in Imo State where students can complete their IT, including contact addresses where available.

##Benefits of Industrial Training

Real-world Experience – Apply academic knowledge in a workplace setting.

Skill Enhancement – Improve technical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Career Clarity – Discover specific areas of interest in your chosen field.

Networking – Connect with professionals who may offer job opportunities later.

Resume Building – Gain experience that strengthens your CV for future roles.


##Companies Accepting Industrial Training Students in Imo State

##1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)

Sector: Education/Research
Location: Ihiagwa, Owerri West, Imo State
 Website: www.futo.edu.ng

##2. Imo State University (IMSU)

Sector: Higher Education
 Location: Owerri Municipal, Imo State
 Website: www.imsu.edu.ng

##3. Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owerri

Sector: Healthcare
 Location: Owerri, Imo State
 Phone: +234 803 875 8489
 Website: www.fmco.org.ng

##4. Imo State Water Corporation

Sector: Water/Utilities
 Location: Along Orlu Road, Owerri, Imo State

##5. Adapalm Nigeria Ltd

Sector: Agro-Processing
 Location: Ohaji/Egbema LGA, Imo State
 Phone: Available via Imo State Investment Agency

##6. National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI)

Sector: Agriculture Research
 Location: Umudike (nearest Imo branch via extension programs)

##7. Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Owerri

Sector: Media/Broadcast
 Location: NTA Road, Port Harcourt Road, Owerri
 Phone: +234 803 327 2924

##8. Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC)

Sector: Broadcasting
 Location: Orlu Road, Owerri
 Website: www.ibcradiong.com

##9. Imo State Ministry of Health

Sector: Public Health
 Location: State Secretariat Complex, New Owerri

##10. Imo State Ministry of Works

Sector: Civil/Structural Engineering
 Location: State Secretariat Complex, New Owerri

##11. Bureau of Public Procurement, Imo State

Sector: Governance/Procurement
 Location: New Owerri, Owerri Municipal, Imo State

##12. National Orientation Agency (NOA), Imo Office

Sector: Public Communication
 Location: Federal Secretariat, Owerri

##13. Imo State Waste Management Agency (ISWAMA)

Sector: Environmental Management
 Location: Orlu Road, Owerri

##14. Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN), Imo Office

Sector: Entrepreneurship
 Location: Federal Secretariat Complex, Owerri

##15. National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Secretariat

Sector: Administration/Public Service
 Location: Along Okigwe Road, Owerri

##16. Zenith Bank Plc, Owerri

Sector: Banking
 Location: Bank Road, Owerri
 Website: www.zenithbank.com

##17. Access Bank Plc, Owerri

Sector: Banking
 Location: 96 Okigwe Road, Owerri

##18. First Bank of Nigeria, Owerri

Sector: Finance
 Location: Bank Road, Owerri

##19. Imo State Tourism Board

Sector: Hospitality/Tourism
 Location: Ministry of Tourism, New Owerri

##20. Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sector: Agriculture
 Location: State Secretariat Complex, New Owerri

##21. Imo Internal Revenue Service (IIRS)

Sector: Taxation
 Location: Orlu Road, Owerri

##22. Nigeria Immigration Service, Imo Command

Sector: Law Enforcement
 Location: Federal Secretariat Complex, Owerri

##23. Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Imo Command

Sector: Paramilitary/Security
 Location: Okigwe Road, Owerri

##24. Federal Ministry of Works & Housing, Owerri Zonal Office

Sector: Engineering
 Location: Owerri-Aba Road, Owerri

##25. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Imo Sector Command

Sector: Road Safety
 Location: Owerri-Port Harcourt Road, Owerri

##26. Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS)

Sector: Public Health NGO
 Location: Various outreach points in Imo

##27. Starline Group of Companies

Sector: Transport/Logistics
 Location: Plot 1, Ikenegbu Layout, Owerri
 Website: www.starlineng.com

##28. Roche Construction Nigeria Ltd

Sector: Civil Engineering
 Location: No. 3 Eze Crescent, Owerri

##29. Zinox Technologies (Owerri Service Office)

Sector: ICT
 Location: Owerri Mall vicinity

##30. Local Government Secretariats (e.g., Mbaitoli, Orlu, Okigwe)

Sector: Public Administration
 Location: At various LGA headquarters across Imo State

##Conclusion
Imo State provides a wide array of opportunities for students undergoing industrial training. Whether in the public sector, healthcare, banking, engineering, or media, these organizations help students gain the real-world skills and professional exposure they need to excel.