Industrial Training (IT), under the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), is an essential component of the academic journey for students in science, engineering, ICT, management, and technical programs. It provides hands-on experience, industry exposure, and professional development that align academic learning with real-world applications.
Ogun State, located in the South-Western part of Nigeria, is one of the country’s leading industrial hubs. It is home to numerous manufacturing giants, research institutes, ICT firms, and government institutions, making it an ideal destination for students seeking valuable IT placements.
##Companies Accepting Industrial Training Students in Ogun State
##1. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
Sector: Higher Education
Location: Abeokuta
Website: www.unaab.edu.ng
##2. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY)
Sector: Technical Education
Location: Abeokuta
Website: www.mapoly.edu.ng
##3. Covenant University
Sector: Private Higher Education
Location: Ota
Website: www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng
##4. Bells University of Technology
Sector: Private Higher Education
Location: Ota
Website: www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng
##5. Procter & Gamble Nigeria Ltd
Sector: Consumer Goods Manufacturing
Location: Agbara Industrial Estate
Website: www.pg.com
##6. Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc
Sector: Cement Manufacturing
Location: Ewekoro
Website: www.lafarge.com.ng
##7. Nestlé Nigeria Plc
Sector: Food and Beverage
Location: Agbara
Website: www.nestle-cwa.com
##8. Unilever Nigeria Plc
Sector: FMCG
Location: Agbara
Website: www.unilever.com.ng
##9. International Breweries Plc (AB InBev)
Sector: Beverage Manufacturing
Location: Sagamu
Website: www.international-breweries.com
##10. Dangote Cement Plant
Sector: Cement Production
Location: Ibese
Website: www.dangotecement.com
##11. Nigerian Breweries Plc
Sector: Beverage Production
Location: Ijebu-Ode
Website: www.nbplc.com
##12. FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc
Sector: Dairy Production
Location: Ogere
Website: www.frieslandcampina.com.ng
##13. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc
Sector: Pharmaceuticals
Location: Agbara
##14. Ogun State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure
Sector: Civil Works
Location: Abeokuta
##15. Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture
Sector: Agricultural Development
Location: Abeokuta
##16. Ogun State Agricultural Development Programme (OGADEP)
Sector: Agricultural Extension Services
Location: Abeokuta
##17. Ogun State Ministry of Environment
Sector: Environmental Management
Location: Abeokuta
##18. Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority
Sector: Water Resources
Location: Abeokuta
##19. National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM)
Sector: Agricultural Engineering
Location: Ilorin (with Ogun operations)
##20. Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta
Sector: Healthcare
Location: Abeokuta
Website: www.fmcabeokuta.gov.ng
##21. Ogun State General Hospital
Sector: Public Health
Location: Multiple branches
##22. Gateway ICT Polytechnic
Sector: ICT & Technical Training
Location: Saapade
Website: www.gatewaypoly.edu.ng
##23. Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) Field Office
Sector: Scientific Research
Location: Agbara Axis
##24. Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Abeokuta
Sector: Broadcasting
Location: Abeokuta
##25. Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC)
Sector: State Media
Location: Abeokuta
##26. Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS)
Sector: Tax Administration
Location: Abeokuta
##27. Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Abeokuta Office
Sector: Logistics
Location: Abeokuta
##28. Access Bank Plc
Sector: Financial Services
Location: Multiple locations in Ogun
##29. First Bank of Nigeria Plc
Sector: Financial Services
Location: Abeokuta, Ota, Ijebu-Ode
##30. UAC Foods Ltd
Sector: Food Production
Location: Ota Industrial Area
##Conclusion
Ogun State’s industrial and institutional landscape offers diverse and practical training opportunities for students in various academic fields. With access to globally recognized manufacturing giants and local public institutions, students can gain critical skills that will boost their confidence and job readiness. So