ATBU SIWES 2024/2025 end notice for students

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has released an official notice from the Industrial Training and Coordinating Unit about the close of the 2024/2025 SIWES programme. The notice is dated 21 November 2025 and is signed by the Deputy Registrar of the Unit, Yahuza Haruna Gital.

It tells all SIWES students to round off their work at their places of training and to prepare for the final steps they must take once school resumes.

Summary of the SIWES notice

The notice from the Industrial Training and Coordinating Unit explains that:

• The SIWES programme for the 2024/2025 academic session is coming to an end.
• Students must submit key SIWES documents after resumption.
• Students must write and submit their SIWES reports.
• Students will defend their work and explain what they learned during training.

Key dates and documents for SIWES students

The notice gives a clear time frame and list of documents:

• Submission window: two weeks after school resumes.
• Who to submit to: departmental SIWES coordinators.
• Documents to submit:
  • SIWES logbook
  • ITF Form 8
  • Biodata form

Students should keep their documents safe and ready so they can meet the two-week deadline without stress.

What ATBU SIWES students must do now

The notice asks every SIWES student to round off day-to-day activities at their place of training as the programme ends. This means students should:

• Finish any tasks they have already started.
• Make sure their logbooks are filled in up to the last day of work.
• Check that supervisors at the place of training have signed where needed.

Once school resumes, students are expected to submit their logbooks, ITF Form 8, and biodata forms to their departmental SIWES coordinators within two weeks. This step is key so that departments can confirm that each student has taken part in the programme.

Writing the SIWES report

The Unit also calls on students to start writing their SIWES reports in line with university guidelines. Each report should:

• Follow the format given by the university or department.
• Clearly explain the type of work the student did.
• Show the skills and knowledge gained during the training.

Students can make the report easier to read by:

• Using short, clear sentences.
• Explaining tools, machines, or software in simple words.
• Giving real examples of tasks done at the place of training.

Departments may share extra rules for reports, so students should check any guide or handbook given by their SIWES coordinators.

Getting ready for the SIWES defence

The notice states that students should also prepare for their SIWES defence. During the defence, students will present and explain the work they did and the experience gained during industrial training.

To get ready, students can:

• Read through their logbooks and pick key tasks they are proud of.
• Note skills they have gained, such as problem solving, team work, or use of tools.
• Think of short, clear answers to likely questions about their role and duties.

The aim of the defence is to show that the student took part in real work and learned from it in a meaningful way.

Praise and opportunities from the training period

The Industrial Training and Coordinating Unit has praised students for their hard work, focus, and good conduct during the SIWES period. The notice explains that several organisations have shown interest in some students because of how well they performed during training.

This interest can open doors for:

• Future job offers
• Further training or internships
• References from supervisors at the place of training

Students are encouraged to keep good contact with their host organisations, as these links may help them later in their careers.

Moving into final year

The Unit also congratulates the SIWES students who will move into their final year in the next academic session. It calls this step a big achievement in their studies and reminds them that the skills gained during SIWES will support their final-year projects and other advanced work.

By following the guide in this notice, students at ATBU can close the 2024/2025 SIWES programme in a calm and organised way and move into the next stage of their studies with confidence.