Top 30 Companies/Institutions Accepting Industrial Training Students in Borno State

 
Industrial Training (IT), also known as SIWES (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme), is a crucial bridge between academic theory and practical work experience for students in tertiary institutions. In Borno State—despite the security challenges—many organizations still offer meaningful IT opportunities for students across disciplines such as engineering, health sciences, agriculture, ICT, and more.
This article lists 30 top institutions, companies, and agencies in Borno State that accept IT students.

##Quick Tips for Securing an IT Spot in Borno

Apply early with a customized cover letter and updated CV.

Approach NGOs and government agencies through official channels.

Consider hybrid placements (online and onsite) where applicable.

Always follow up after submitting your application.


##1. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Sector: Education/Research
Details: Offers internal placements across faculties for science, agriculture, engineering, social science, and IT students.
Website: unimaid.edu.ng.

##2. University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH)
Sector: Health
Details: Accepts medical, nursing, public health, and medical lab science students for hands-on clinical training.
Website: umth.org.ng

##3. Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
Sector: Technical/Vocational
Details: Students from engineering, business, science, and environmental fields gain industrial exposure.
Website: ramatpoly.edu.ng

##4. Borno State Ministry of Health
Sector: Public Health
Details: Offers IT placements in state hospitals, clinics, and health outreach programs.

##5. Borno State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sector: Agriculture
Details: Agricultural science and agronomy students gain practical exposure in mechanized farming, crop production, and extension services.

##6. Borno State Water Board
Sector: Public Utilities
Details: Engineering and environmental science students can work on water supply systems and infrastructure projects.

##7. Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA)
Sector: Environmental Management
Details: Environmental and public health students assist in sanitation, waste control, and ecological assessments.

##8. Borno State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA)
Sector: WASH
Details: Offers practical fieldwork in water and hygiene-related development programs.

##9. Borno State Ministry of Works and Transport
Sector: Civil/Mechanical Engineering
Details: Civil, mechanical, and structural engineering students are engaged in infrastructure and transport projects.

##10. Borno State Urban Planning and Development Board (BOSUPDA)
Sector: Urban Planning
Details: Interns participate in town planning, architecture, and land use development.

##11. Borno State Ministry of Education
Sector: Education Administration
Details: Education, planning, and social science students gain administrative and policy implementation experience.

##12. Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
Sector: Community/Social Work
Details: Ideal for students in sociology, psychology, and gender studies.

##13. Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Maiduguri
Sector: Media/Broadcasting
Details: Mass communication students get hands-on experience in broadcasting, editing, and news writing.

##14. Borno Radio Television Corporation (BRTV)
Sector: Broadcasting
Details: Interns are exposed to studio production, field reporting, and radio engineering.

##15. Borno State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS)
Sector: Public Finance
Details: Finance, accounting, and economics students gain real-life exposure to tax systems and auditing.

##16. North East Development Commission (NEDC), Maiduguri Office
Sector: Infrastructure/Development
Details: Interns in engineering, project management, and development studies support reconstruction and humanitarian projects.
Website: nedc.gov.ng

##17. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Maiduguri Sub-Delegation
Sector: Humanitarian/Health
Details: Health and logistics students may assist in relief, data collection, and program implementation.
Website: icrc.org

##18. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Maiduguri Office
Sector: Humanitarian Health
Details: Health students may be engaged in clinical and emergency medical support.
Website: msf.org

##19. World Health Organization (WHO), Borno State Office
Sector: Health/NGO
Details: Interns in health sciences or statistics assist in field health campaigns and disease surveillance.

##20. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Maiduguri Field Office
Sector: Development/Peacebuilding
Details: IT, environment, and social science students may contribute to data, community engagement, and conflict resolution projects.

##21. International Organization for Migration (IOM), Maiduguri Office
Sector: Migration/Health
Details: Health and statistics students support IDP camp management, migration health, and community reintegration projects.

##22. Action Against Hunger (ACF), Borno State
Sector: Nutrition/Development
Details: Nutrition, agriculture, and public health students gain experience in feeding and food security programs.
Website: actionagainsthunger.org

##23. Mercy Corps, Maiduguri Field Office
Sector: Humanitarian/ICT
Details: Offers placements for ICT, agriculture, and development students to assist in youth and economic empowerment programs.

##24. eHealth Africa – Maiduguri Office
Sector: Health Tech
Details: IT and public health students work on tech-based health programs and emergency response systems.
Website: ehealthafrica.org

##25. BOI (Bank of Industry) – Maiduguri Office
Sector: Finance/Enterprise
Details: Business and finance students support micro-finance and SME development.
Website: boi.ng

##26. Yobe Borno Agricultural Development Programme (YOBADP)
Sector: Agriculture
Details: Interns are involved in rural agricultural extension services and mechanization.

##27. Maiduguri Flour Mills Ltd
Sector: Agro-processing
Details: Engineering and food science students learn about milling processes, maintenance, and quality control.

##28. Borno State Library Board
Sector: Information Science
Details: Library and information science students get practical experience in cataloguing and digital archives.

##29. NAFDAC, Maiduguri Zonal Office
Sector: Regulation/Public Health
Details: Pharmacy, food science, and biochemistry students assist in food/drug inspection and quality assurance.

##30. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), North East Zonal Office
Sector: Disaster Management
Details: Interns participate in logistics, emergency response planning, and relief coordination.

##Conclusion
Despite the unique challenges facing Borno State, there remains a wealth of opportunities for students to complete their industrial training in meaningful, skills-enriching environments. From humanitarian organizations and government agencies to research institutes and private firms, students from diverse fields can find placements that align with their career goals.