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TECHNICAL REPORT ON SIX (6) MONTHS

STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME
(S.I.W.E.S)

UNDERTAKEN AT
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTRE (FUNAAB-ICTREC)

BY
OGUNKOLA MICHAEL IYANUOLUWA
CBA/CSC/20/0013
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES,
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES,
GLORIOUS VISION UNVERSITY

FROM 5TH APRIL 2023 TO 5TH SEPTEMBER 2023

IN PARTIAL
FUFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE DEGREE (B.Sc.) IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

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 CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this Industrial Training Report was compiled and written by OGUNKOLA,
MICHAEL IYANUOLUWA (CBA/CSC/20/0013), A Computer Science student from the
department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), College of Basic and Applied
Sciences(COLBAS), Glorious Vision University(GVU), Ogwa, Edo-State.

………………. ……………….

Ogunkola Michael I. Mr. Simon Awojide

(SIWES Student) (SIWES Supervisor)

………………. ……………….

Mr. O. H. Onyijen Mr. Simon Awojide

(SIWES Coordinator) (H.O.D., MPS)

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents Page
TITLE PAGE 1
CERTIFICATION 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
LIST OF FIGURES 4
DEDICATION 5
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 6
ABSTRACT 7
INTRODUCTION 8
1.1 Brief History and Importance of SIWES 7
1.2 SIWES Vision Statement 7
1.3 SIWES Mission Statement 8
1.4 SIWES Values 8
THE COMPANY OF SIWES PLACEMENT 9
2.1 Vision 9
2.2 Mission 9
2.3 Organogram 10
2.4 Organisation Structure 11
DEPARTMENT JOB DSCRIPTION 13
3.1 The Networking Unit 14
3.2 The Project Development Unit 18
3.3 The Maintenance, MIS and Media Units 19
ACTIVITIES DURING SIWES 16
EXPERIENCE GAINED 31
4.1 Networking 31
4.2 Website Development 31
4.3 Others 31
CONCLUSION 32
RECOMMENDATIONS 33
REFERENCES 34

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 LIST OF FIGURES
Figures Content Page
1 Organogram of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta 10
2 The Networking Unit, A Switch connection 14
3 The Server, Resource Centre 15
4 Servers, Computer Laboratory 15
5 LAN Colour Codes 16
6 Punch-down tool and Crimping tool 16
7 LAN Socket (inside-out) 18
8 Switch 18
9 Plier 18
10 Network rack 18
11 POE Injector 19
12 Drilling Machine 19
13 Chisel 19
14 Screwdrivers (Star and flat) 19
15 Screwing Machine 20
16 Bolt and Nuts 20
17 LAN Cable 20
18 YouTube codes 23
19 YouTube Output 24
20 GVU Learn Codes (HTML) 24
21 GVU Learn Codes (CSS) 25
22 GVU Learn Output (Home Page) 25
23 GVU Learn Output (Video Page) 26
24 The MIS Unit Centre 28
25 The Desktop, MIS Unit 28
26 The Printer, MIS Unit 29
27 Students Records, MIS Unit 29

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 DEDICATION
This report is dedicated to God Almighty, the one who kept me throughout my SIWES
programme. To Him alone be the glory, dominion and power forever and ever. Amen.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

M y p r o f o u n d g r a t i t u d e g o e s t o G o d A l m i g h t y f o r H i s g r a c e and the loving

kindness bestowed upon me, He’s been faithful to me in all ramifications. I greatly express my
earnest gratitude to my Institutional-based Supervisor and the Head of Department of
Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Mr. Simon Awojide for his love, support and words of
encouragement during my six months industrial training programme. I appreciate our SIWES
Coordinator, Mr. O. H. Onyijen for his care and words of encouragement. I sincerely appreciate

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the effort of my Industrial-based supervisor, Mr. Moses Olaleke and the entire staff of the
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Information and Communication Technology
Resource Centre (FUNAAB-ICTREC) for their love, care and support during the course of the
industrial training programme. Special thanks to my parents, siblings, family and friends for
their financial and moral support. .Finally, a very big thanks to those who contributed in one
way or the other to the success of my Industrial Training. May the Almighty God bless and keep
you all. Amen.

ABSTRACT
This report expresses the work done in the course of my six (6) months SIWES training
undertaken at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta.During the period, I was
opportuned to work in the University’s ICT Resource Centre. I worked mainly in two (2) units of
the centre, the Networking Unit and the Project Development Unit (PDU). At the Project
Development Unit, I learnt how to create web-pages using tools such as Hyper Text Mark-up
Language (HTML) for structuring web-pages, Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) for styling the Web-
pages and JavaScript (JS) to add functionalities to Web-pages. In the Networking Unit, I learnt
the skills in Computer Networking and the configuration of routers, the following devices and

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tools were used: Switches, Routers, Wi-Fi satellite-dishes, Power Over Ethernet (POE) injectors,
Crimping tool, RJ45 Jacks, Local Area Network (LAN) Cables. The six months Industrial
Training has helped me to gain practical skills in Computer Networking and Web Development,
However, there were challenges like transportation, feeding and time consuming.

Introduction
1.1 Brief History and Importance of SIWES
Established in 1971, the Industrial Training Fund has operated consistently and painstakingly
within the context of its enabling laws Decree 47 of 1971 as Amended in the 2011 ITF ACT. The
objective for which the Fund was established has been pursued vigorously and efficaciously. In
the four decades of its existence, the ITF has not only raised training consciousness in the
economy, but has also helped in generating a corps of skilled indigenous manpower which has
been manning and managing various sectors of the national economy.The Students Industrial
Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was designed to prepare and expose Students of
Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Technology, Colleges of Agriculture and Colleges of

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Education for the Industrial Work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. The Scheme
affords Students the opportunity of familiarizing and exposing themselves to handling equipment
and machinery that are usually not available in their Institutions.Before the establishment of the
Scheme, there was a growing concern that graduates of our Institutions of higher learning lacked
adequate practical knowledge and that the theoretical education in Higher Institutions was not
responsive to the needs of the Employers of Labour. It is against this background that the
Industrial Training Fund (ITF) initiated, designed and introduced SIWES Scheme in 1973 to
acquaint Students with the skills of handling Industrial equipment and machinery.

1.2 SIWES Vision Statement

i. To Be The Leading Skills Training Organisation In Nigeria And One Of The Best In The
World.
ii. To Be The Leading Human Capital Development Organisation In Nigeria And One Of The
Best In The World.
1.3 SIWES Mission Statement
To Set, Regulate Training Standards And Provide Need-Based Human Capital Development
Interventions Using A Corps Of Highly Competent Professionals In Line With Global Best
Practices.

1.4 SIWES Values

i. Commitment
ii. Loyalty
iii. Integrity
iv. Professionalism & Creativity
v. Efficiency & Effectiveness
vi. Team Work

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 The Company of SIWES Placement
The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Information and Communication Technology
Resource Centre (FUNAAB-ICTREC) coordinates all Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) related activities on campus. It evolved from the Computer Centre in 2007 to
capture the wider landscape of Information and Communication Technology that Computer
Technology had evolved into. ICTREC is a professional service centre whose impact cuts across
every segment and activity of the University community. These services include Administration,
Finance, Security, External collaboration, Teaching, Learning and Research

2.1 Vision

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To provide, administer and support ICT solutions and services to enhance administrative
processes, learning and delivery of the FUNAAB’s teaching, research and extension mandate.

2.2 Mission
1. Dissemination of good practices in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
innovations to scale up successful computing activities;
2. Discharge appropriate staff and students’ development through ICT training in order to
ensure progress at the institutional level;
3. Support research and development in learning objects with respect to ICT;
4. Promoting and relating interactions between ICT vendors and the Institution;
5. Developing ICT solutions and facilitating the use of open soft solutions that can enhance
the delivery of the core mandates of the University;
6. Providing multimedia coverage for learning, teaching, research and other general uses;
7. Delivering enhanced career-oriented training with a strong international flavour and
contents through partnering with internationally recognized professional ICT
organizations to acquire certification training for staff, students and the public;
8. Offering ICT training facilities beyond the Campus that will extend the catchment area
and relevance of the University mandate to school drop-outs at every level so that they
can be brought into training schemes for meaningful employment and discouraged from
all sorts of crimes, particularly cyber-crimes.
2.3 Organogram

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Figure .1 Organogram of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

2.4 Organisation Structure

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The ICTREC is headed by a Director who is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-
day administration of the Centre. The Centre has been structured to improve coordination of the
several campus-wide services it renders, enhance service delivery and improve performance by
grouping the 12 operational divisions into six(6) units. Each unit is supervised by a Deputy
Director who oversees the operations of the units in its division and reports to the Director.

The Centre is divided into four (4) units:

1. Network Administration and Internet Services Unit

i. Installation, configuration and maintenance of networking devices and servers on the
University Network.
ii. Monitoring and maintenance of the University’s Internet backbone (uplink/ISP) for optimal
performance of services on network connection.
iii. Extending the coverage of the University Network.
iv. Design, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of Local Area Network (LAN) for e-
examination (CBT), computer laboratories and offices.
v. Creating user access and administering users’ accounts on the university network.
vi. Monitoring of all servers connected to the network and protecting them from external attack.
vii. Responsible for the integrity, maintenance and efficiency of the Campus Network.
viii. Providing internet access to the University community and to the immediate community of
the University
2. Management Information System Unit
i. Managing of students and staff records, supply of information to Management and other
authorized users in desired formats.
ii. Administration Online Student Registration
iii. Production of ID cards.
iv. Working with Time-Table Committee (TIMTEC) to produce examination and lecture time
tables.
v. Administration of E-examinations.
vi. Responsible for acquisition and management of virtual libraries, electronic books, teaching
and learning aids, virtual laboratories and lecture materials, and making them available to
staff and students on the intranet

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3. Project Development Unit (PDU)
i. Developing software applications to automate administrative procedures and processes.
ii. Analysing existing systems and generating functional and non-functional requirements.
iii. Deploying, maintaining and supporting software applications.
iv. Setting up, configuring and administering the University’s applications and database servers.
v. Administering and supporting third party solution e.g. Google Apps for Education.
4. Hardware Maintenance and Multimedia Unit
i. Providing technical Repairs and maintenance of computer systems in various laboratories
and offices, Departments and Colleges.
ii. Deploying multimedia systems for seminars, conferences and workshops, lectures, and thesis
defence on request.
iii. Configuration of servers for deployment of operating systems, printers, scanners and other
external components of a computer.
iv. Training of SIWES students on computer engineering, repairs, maintenance and
troubleshooting etc.

Description of Job done

3.1 Networking Unit:

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They are in-charge of all the activities of the school internet. They work hand-in-hand with other
department in ensuring that all networking problems in the school are solved. They also see to
proper digging and installation of Fibre-Optic cables in the ground. They ping networks,
configure network cables, switches and routers. They also trouble-shoot and fix problem at the
server room.
NB:
 The server room is where we connect and trouble-shoot the networks of all other
departments.
 The Fibre-Optic cable is
 Trouble-shooting a network: the act of detecting a network problem and fixing it.

Figure .2: The Networking Unit, A Switch connection.

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Figure .3 The Server, Resource Centre. Figure .4 Servers, Computer Laboratory.

3.2 The Project Development Unit:

This is the section in which the programming in the centre is being performed. They make use of
various kinds of programming languages like HTML/CSS, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python and so
on to develop and write codes. I worked with Web developers. This is where websites are
designed in the centre. They see to the development and the overall management of the school
website. This is where I learnt HTML/CSS and JavaScript.
NB:
 HTML (Hyper Text Mark-Up Language): is a tool that is used to create websites. It simply
means ‘giving instructions to a computer’ and then the computer follows these instructions
to create a website.
 CSS (Cascading Style Sheet): is used to change the appearance of an HTML element. The
‘style’ element is used for modifying CSS codes.
 JS (JavaScript): is used to add functionalities to the web-page.

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 Activities During SIWES
At the Network Unit,
1. I measured and documented the amount of Fibre-Optic cables needed to be installed in the
ground from the 250-seater Computer Laboratory to the Chemistry Laboratory. I measured 450
feet using my feet for measurement.
2. I was taught how to attach and connect the LAN (CAT 6) cable into the RJ45 jack using color
codes.

Fig. 5: LAN Cable Colour codes

Fig. 6: Crimping tool and Punch-down tool (Source: Amazon 2023)

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Procedures
i. I tore the elastic rubber that covered the cable using the crimping tool. I found the elastic
material in which the color codes where carefully arranged and the fibre used for ripping the
elastic rubber apart.
ii. I cut off the elastic material and the fibre so that I can study the color codes of the cable.
iii. I carefully observed and understood the color codes of the CAT6 cables. It follows in this
order:
 White-Orange
 Orange
 White-Green
 Blue
 White-Blue
 Green
 White-Brown
 Brown
iv. I carefully inserted it in the order above to the RJ45 jack and crimped it using the crimping
tool.
v. I plugged the cable into a LAN socket to check if it’s working perfectly.
3. I assisted a network expert in mounting a rack, fixing switches into the rack, arranging LAN
Cables on the wall and fixing LAN-Sockets at the entrepreneurship centre.
Equipments needed: The Network Rack, LAN Cables, Switches, POE Injectors (Power over
Ethernet) and LAN-Sockets.
Tools used: The Drilling Machine, The Screwing Machine, The Crimping tool, The Punch-down
tool, Screwdrivers, Plier, Spanners, Hammer, Screws, Chisel, Bolts and Nuts e. t. c.

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 Fig. 7: LAN Socket (inside-out) (Source: Amazon 2023)

Fig. 8: Switch (Source: Amazon 2023)

Fig. 9: Plier (Source: Amazon 2023)

Fig. 10: Network rack (Source: Amazon 2023)

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 Fig. 11: POE Injector (Source: Amazon 2023)

Fig. 12: Drilling Machine (Source: Amazon 2023)

Fig. 13: Chisel (Source: Amazon 2023)

Fig. 14: Screwdrivers (Star and flat) (Source: Amazon 2023)

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 Fig. 15: Screwing Machine (Source: Amazon 2023)

Fig. 16: Bolt and Nuts(Source: Amazon 2023)

Fig. 17: LAN Cable (Source: Amazon 2023)

Procedures
i. We drew out the amount of LAN Cables that we want arrange on the wall from the LAN box
and measured it.

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ii. We carefully arranged the cables on the wall and pinned them to the wall.
iii. We bored holes into the wall for mounting the rack using the drilling machine.
iv. We bored holes into the wall for fixing LAN sockets using a chisel.
v. We started screwing the parts of the network rack together using the screwing machine.
vi. We screwed the rack using screws into the holes bored on the wall with the drilling machine.
vii. We screwed the LAN sockets into the holes bored on the wall with the chisel.
viii. We bolted the switches in to the rack using bolts, nuts and spanners.
ix. We connected the LAN cables to the LAN sockets using the crimping tool.
x. We connected the LAN cables to RJ45 Jacks.
xi. We connected the LAN cables to the switches on the rack and to the POE.
xii. We connected LAN cables from the switch to a system for testing and configuration and also
connected LAN cables from the LAN sockets to the system for testing.
4. I followed a network expert to the university’s post-graduate school where welooked for a
particular point where there’s signal to mount their WiFi radio-dish.
Procedures
i. We connected a LAN cable from a router to the dish and tried to find a place where the Wi-Fi
signal is at its peak.
ii. We tried to find a mast that can aid the signal strength.
iii. We tried to find a high place to mount the WiFi radio-dish so that the signal can be much
stronger.
iv. We climbed to the top of the place using a ladder to mount the dish.
v. We made sure to screw it properly to avoid being loosened by rain or wind.
vi. We made sure the radio-dish was directly facing a mast so that it can pick up a high signal.
vii. We connected it to the router to check the speed at which the internet works.

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At the PDU,
I was thought how to develop a YouTube site. Here are the steps I used:
1. I created a folder for writing my codes.
2. I was introduced to the elements that we will be using in coding. HTML elements like
<button></button>, <DOCTYPE html>, <head></head>, <title></title> and <body></body>.
3. I learnt how to write HTML attributes and syntax. HTML attributes modifies the behaviour of
our element. For example, <a href=“http//www.youtube.com/” target=“_blank”>. HTML syntax
are the rules we follow in writing HTML codes.
4. I was introduced to some CSS properties. Elements of CSS that can be used to change the
appearance of our codes. Examples are background color, height, width, padding, margin and so
on.
5. I learnt how to put transition, hover and shadow effects on buttons.
Hover: moving the mouse over the surface of a button to see an effect.
Transition: allows the mouse to move smoothly over a button.
Shadow: moving the mouse over the surface of a button to see a slight shadow effect.
6. I learnt how to make use of the Chrome Development Tools. We can right-click on the
website and then click inspect to view measurements and get perfect colors for our codes.
7. I learnt about texts and its attributes. How to change text fonts and how to align texts. The
alignments are measured in Pixels.
8. I was introduced to void elements. Elements like <link>, <input>, <img> and so on that does
not have a closing tag.
9. We developed a YouTube site.
i. In developing a YouTube site, I was first introduced to the CSS display property. This includes
the basic elements which are the block, inline-block and the in-line elements. Creating and
styling texts and search bars
ii. Using the <div> element, the <div> though unseen helps us create a block around our content.
iii. In creating a YouTube site, I was introduced to the nested layout technique. They are of two
types; the vertical and horizontal layouts. The both can be created using a <div> element.
iv. I was also introduced to the CSS grid. The CSS grid makes the creation of horizontal and
vertical layouts easier.

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v. I was taught another way of crating layouts by using the Flex-box. I learnt how to create and
design them and how to create a nested flex-box i.e. a flex-box inside another flex-box.
vi. Using the CSS position. It involves putting an element on the top of another element. We
have the position fixed which involves creating an element that covers a page, combination
position which combines the position fixed and the flex-box and the position absolute and
relative.
vii. In finishing the YouTube site creation, we resize the videos and created side-bars. We also
created tool-tips identifying what various tools are used for.

Fig. 18: YouTube codes

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Fig. 19: YouTube site Output

Project Done: I used the format I learnt in the YouTube class to create GVU Learning Website
for Glorious Vision University.

Fig. 20: GVU Learn Output (Home Page)

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When you click on Computer Science, it takes you to the next page:

Fig. 21: GVU Learn Output (Video Page)

Fig. 22: GVU Learn HTML codes

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Fig. 23: GVU Learn CSS codes

Steps taken in creating GVU Learn website

1. Install the Microsoft Visual Studio code as the Text Editor.
2. Create a new file.
3. Write HTML codes to structure the contents in the web-page.
4. Create a new file.
5. Write CSS codes to write CSS codes to style the contents in the web-page.
6. Create a new file.
7. Write the JavaScript codes to add functionalities to the web-page.
8. Link the JavaScript and CSS codes to your HTML file.

At the maintenance unit,

I learnt how to assemble and disassemble system parts. In the assembling and dissembling of
computer parts, it must be noted that the computer may not work if not assembled properly. I
was taught how to detect faulty parts using the meter and how to test and evaluate fixed
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checking with the voltmeter, then finding solution by soldering or buying faulty part and fixing
it. I also learnt that in troubleshooting there are five(5)steps to be taken;
1. Gather information.
2. Describe the problem.
3. Determine the most problem caused.
4. Create a plan of action and test the solution.
5. Implement the solution.
6. Analyse the results.
7. Document the process.

At the MIS (Management Information System) unit,

I learnt bio-metrics (thumb-printing and capturing) and how to design and print ID cards. I also
learnt how to keep records. All information about the school staff and students are being kept at
this unit. I was able to understand that the MIS unit plays a vital role in:
1. Creating a repository of all the students and staffs data that is collected regularly and keeps
them safe.
2. Collecting and storing the data in such a way that it can be easily searched and retrieved using
a few keywords even after years.
3. The software generates reports from the accumulated data which can be analyzed for making
data-driven decisions by the stakeholders.
4. The system makes use of AI technology for data learning and helps to improve the operations
and functioning of the software.
5. The system helps the institute to conduct exams, admissions, and fees management by offering
restricted access to various individuals.
6. Further, the software helps in academic management for students. It enables conducting
classes, uploading notes, downloading assessments and giving important updates.

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Fig. 24: The MIS Unit centre

Fig. 25: The Desktop, MIS Unit.

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Fig. 26: The ID card Printer, MIS Unit.

Fig. 27: Student’s Records, MIS Unit.

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At the media unit,
The Unit uses communication tools including the weekly FUNAAB Bulletin, social media, News
Flash, press releases, FUNAAB News, official memos notice boards, print and electronic media,
as well as the internet, to achieve objectives. These are functions of the media unit:

1. Creating local and international media awareness about the University’s major events and
achievements.

2. Monitoring news and public comments about the University in the print, electronic and / or
online media, which serve as the University’s early warning on any emerging trend.

3. Providing officers to serve as Masters of Ceremonies at University functions.

4. Initiating and the implementation of public relations strategies for the University, to enable
maintenance of cordial relations with its vital public, by influencing campus development
agenda.

5. Generating and editing of web content for the relevant pages on the University website.

6. Generating and placing of corporate advertisements, based on requests from the relevant
Colleges/Institutes/Centres/Departments/Units on specific activities or programmes.

7. Keeping the University Community and the general public abreast of the happenings in the
University by the issuance of Press release, Weekly Bulletin, News Flash and FUNAAB News
Magazine.

8. Supplying of newspapers to the various offices in the University.

9. Fielding media requests, maintaining contact bases and assisting reporters. Also, co-
coordinating press conferences and tours.

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 Experience gained
4.1 Networking
I was able to understand how computer network works. I realised that the computer network
plays a major role and also make great impact in the day-to-day activities of all computer
operators far and wide. It is very important that computers are connected together in an
organisation before they can share information and resources. It strengthens business
connections and Networking also generates huge value for an online community. It creates a
space for people to meet like-minded peers and share knowledge. Ideas and innovation are
fostered by network connections.

4.2 Website Development

I tried to relate web development to the modern world and found out that about 64.6% of people
in the world are into website development. Website development creates a user-friendly design
interface and ease navigation. It includes many different aspects including creation of a website’s
design and code to create a functioning website. It has so many benefits which includes, bringing
business to life, creating more leads and sales, increase branch awareness and loyalty among
existing customers and so on.

4.3 Others
I was able to garner additional knowledge in the MIS section where I was taught how to produce
and print ID cards. We captured students and registered their fingerprints through data capturing
app that is connected to the internet. I learnt that ID cards are very important in the identification
of students and they’re also needed for reference purposes. At the Maintenance section, I was
able to know that maintaining the computer system is very important in elongating its life-span.
Computer systems must be in good condition when in use and after their usage. When we don’t
maintain the computer system, it may develop fault which can eventually damage the computer

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if not repaired in time. The media section shows the relevance of technology in events. People
can watch live programmes and events at the comfort of their room by just searching for them on
YouTube. The media unit ensures that events are projected on the screen and other social media
platforms for people that may not have the opportunity of coming to such events. They
communicate to the public through social media platforms.
CONCLUSION
Spanning a number of weeks, the SIWES training has exposed my knowledge to networking,
website development and computer hardware/maintenance. I was able to relate what was taught
in lectures to the real world scenario. I connected with professionals in various disciplines, like
Web developers and Network Consultants. I was also able to gain experience outside the
computer science in the areas of management information systems and the multi-media not
limiting my knowledge to computer science only, and I’m better as a result!

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 RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend that networking facilities and equipments should be made available for students so
that it can make networking lessons easier and practicable. It is very important that students
(especially computer science students) knows at least a programming language very well in order
to help them whilst dealing with their businesses as the world is evolving to the technology age.
It is also very necessary that students know what to do when their Laptops or other devices
develops a fault. Therefore, it’s important that they are taught computer hardware and
maintenance.

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