YABATECH SIWES orientation dates Jan 2026
Summary
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has released the timetable for the SIWES Orientation Programme for National Diploma (ND) full-time and CODeL students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The sessions hold between 13 and 16 January 2026, with two days at the Multipurpose Hall and one day at the Epe Campus.
- Memo date and sign-off: 7 January 2026; signed by Dr Kanife, U. C. (Director, SIWES)
- Purpose: prepare students for SIWES and enable interaction with Industrial Training Fund (ITF) officials on SIWES matters
- Tuesday, 13 January 2026: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Multipurpose Hall (Arts, Design and Printing; Liberal Studies; Science; Technology; Environmental Studies)
- Wednesday, 14 January 2026: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Multipurpose Hall (Management and Business Studies; Engineering)
- Friday, 16 January 2026: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Epe Campus (Leisure and Tourism; Agricultural Technology; Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering)
- SIWES Directorate asked the Dean of Student Affairs to sensitise ND full-time and CODeL students to attend
YABATECH SIWES Orientation Programme for ND Full-Time and CODeL Students: Timetable, Venues, and Schools (13–16 January 2026)
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), through its Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) and Placement Unit, has announced the schedule for the SIWES Orientation Programme for National Diploma (ND) full-time and Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODeL) students for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The announcement is contained in an internal memo dated 7 January 2026 and signed by the Director of SIWES, Dr Kanife, U. C.
What the orientation is set up to do
The memo states that the orientation programme is intended to prepare students for participation in SIWES. It also states that students will meet and interact with officials of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on issues relating to SIWES (the session is meant to address questions that come up before placement begins).
Schedule and venues
The timetable runs across three dates. Two sessions hold at the Multipurpose Hall; one holds at the Epe Campus. Each session is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Multipurpose Hall
Schools:
- Arts, Design and Printing
- Liberal Studies
- Science
- Technology
- Environmental Studies
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Multipurpose Hall
Schools:
- Management and Business Studies
- Engineering
Friday, 16 January 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Epe Campus
Schools:
- Leisure and Tourism
- Agricultural Technology
- Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering
Attendance and internal coordination
The memo states that the SIWES Directorate has urged the Dean of Student Affairs to sensitise all ND full-time and CODeL students to take part in the programme. The same notice links attendance to a successful SIWES experience; students are expected to attend the session scheduled for their school.
The management of the institution also expressed its expectation of cooperation and support from stakeholders for the orderly conduct of the orientation exercise.
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