A REPORT OF STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHEME {SIWES} PARTICIPATION REPORT CARRIED OUT

AT

BOOK SHOP UNIT, AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA, EDO

STATE.

By

EBOLE MOSES
MATRIC NO: FED/BED/18/48643

SUBMITTED TO THE:

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION(ACCOUNTING)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION,
AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY EKPOMA,
EDO STATE.

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

AWARD OF BACHELLOR OF EDUCATION {B.Ed} DEGREE IN
BUSINESS EDUCATION.

AUGUST 2022

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 CERFICATION
This is to certify that this report was carried out by EBOLE MOSES as
meeting the requirement of the Department of Business Education (Accounting),
Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.

__________________________ __________________________

EBOLE MOSES Date

Student

__________________________ __________________________

Dr. (Mrs.) Patience Osebhakhomen Date

Head of Department

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE PAGE -------------------------------------------------------------- i

CERTIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------ ii

TABLE OF CONTENT-------------------------------------------------- iii

ABSTRACT ------------------------------------------------------------- v

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------- 1

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY --------------------------------------- 1

1.2 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY. --------------------------------------- 2

CHAPTER TWO

2.1 HISTORY OF COMPANY----------------------------------------------- 4

2.2 COMPANY’S MISSION/VISSION STATEMENT -------------- 4

2.3 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE -------------------------------------- 5

CHAPTER THREE

3.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE -------------------------- 8

3.2 SKILLS DEVELOPED AND TECHNIQUES LEARNT----------- 8

3.3 PRACTICAL CHALLENGES FACED AT WORK ------------ 9

3.4 THEORETICAL PRINCIPLE LEARNT DURING THE

PROGRAM ------------------------------------------------------------- 10

3.5 SPECIFIC CONTRIBUTION MADE TO THE

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 ORGANIZATION --------------------------------------------------- 11

3.6 INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE LEARNT-------------------------- 11

3.7 FUTURE OF AAU WITHIN NIGERIA ECONOMIC ----------- 11

CHAPTER FOUR

RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSON ---------------------------- 14

CONCLUSION. ------------------------------------------------------------- 14

REFERENCES

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 ABSTRACT

The goal of Students industrial work experience scheme {SIWES} is to bridge the

gap between theory learnt in class and practical experience. Basically SIWES is an

effective instrument for exposing students in the related course in tertiary institution to

the realities of the work environment in Nigeria especially and the world in general on

their chosen profession so as achieve the much needed technological contribution to

developing the nation economy.

This report is aim at giving an account of the activities carried out during the

course of observing the mandatory student industrial work experience scheme at

Ambrose Alli university, Book shop unit, stating in details all the knowledge and

experience gained.

The general nature of activities/literature review of the organization served for this period

is briefly explained then followed by the details of these activities with each project being

involved is outlined under each page.

At the end of it all conclusion are drawn and recommendation made on how

possible research work derivable form attachment with my department in the university

can collaborate with the organization I serve for this period.

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 CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Theoretical knowledge alone would not usually prepare an educated person for the

world of work. The productive individual must not only be knowledgeable but also be

versatile in the application of skills to perform defined jobs or work.

The reality of the above fact can be illustrated by using a simple analogy. “While it

is possible for someone to learn and imbibe all available information on driving a car in

the classroom, it is unlikely that the individual would, based on this knowledge alone, be

able to drive a car at the first opportunity. On the other hand, someone else without the

theoretical information on how to drive a car, on being told and shown what to do,

followed by hand-on practice and supervision by an instructor, would at the end of the

day be able to drive a car successfully. Ofcourse, someone who has been exposed to both

the theoretical underpinnings of driving a car and the hand-on experience of driving a

car would and should be a better driver” (MAFE, 2009).

In the illustration above, the first individual had copious education on how to drive

a car; the second individual had receive adequate hand-on training on how to drive a car;

the third individual had the advantage of being able to combine theoretical knowledge

with practical skills to become a better drive.

This need to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in other to

produce results in the form of goods and services are rationale for industrial training.

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 The student work experience scheme {SIWES} was established by the industrial

training unit fund {ITF} in 1973 to enable student of tertiary institution have basic

technical knowledge of industrial working relation to their course of study before the

completion of their program in their respective institutions.

The Students Industrial Work Experience {SIWES} is the acceptable skills

training programme, which forms part of the approved minimum academic standards in

the various degree programme for all the Nigerian universities. It is an effort to bridge the

gap between theory and practice of engineering and technology, sciences, agriculture,

medical, management and other professional educational progrmme in Nigerian tertiary

institutions.

It was designed to expose students to industrial environment and to enable them develop

occupational competency so that they can readily contribute their quota to national

economic and technological development after graduation. The scheme provide students

with diversify opportunities that will add value to their life.

1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

 It provides an avenue for students in Nigeria University to acquire industrial skills

and experience during their course of study.

 To prepare students for the work situation they are likely to meet after graduation

 To expose the students to work method and techniques required in handling

equipment and machinery that may not be available in their university

 To provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in real work

situation thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice.

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  To make the transition from the university to the world at work easier, and thus

enhance students contacts for later job placements.

 Enlist and strengthen employee’s involvement in the entire educational process of

preparing university graduate for employment in industry.

 To prepare the student for the labour market after graduation.

This report is enriched in given the oversight details of the experience gathered in the

course of observing the mandatory student industrial work experience scheme at

Ambrose Alli university Book shop department.

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.1 HISTORY OF COMPANY (AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY)

Ambrose Alli University is a university in Edo State, Nigeria established in 1981.

It was established by the governor of Bendel State, Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli.

First known as Bendel State University, then Edo State University, it was later changed to

its present name in commemoration of Professor Ambrose Folorunso Alli. It is accredited

and recognized by the National Universities Commission. The institution is currently

digitizing its operations to a world-class level by 2020, to make it the best state-owned

university in Nigeria. The Ambrose Alli University Library houses the information

resources for the institution.

The current Vice-Chancellor of the university is Prof. Osarhieme Benson Osadolor

History and International Studies, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

The former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ignatius Onimawo is credited for his unique

deployment and application of Information and Communications Technology in every

aspect of the day-to-day running of the institution. The former VC, Prof. Onimawo

infused a new model in lecturing and examination at the university.

2.2 COMPANY MISSION/VISION STATEMENT.

Ambrose Alli university is a knowledge driven institution, an academic institution

which provides quality tertiary education to merited students in Nigeria and abroad, a 21 st

century university properly called.

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 MISSION

“To foster the growth of knowledge for the advancement of society”.

VISION

“To be a centre of excellence in teaching and research and in the total

development of the individual person in tune with the socio-cultural environment and

technological realities of a dynamic world.”

In view of this, lead to the establishment of Book shop department in the

institution with the mission to providing an independent, objective, assurance and

consulting activities designed to add value and improve the university operation.

Book shop aim to helping the university accomplished its objective by bringing a

systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of book sales

and book-adjacent items, of course. But they also may serve as editorial offices,

publishing houses, classrooms, and lecture halls, not to mention cafés, play spaces, and

reading rooms. Sites of collaboration and exchange, bookstores, like libraries, can help

hold a community together

2.3 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Ambrose Alli university management structure, the senior manager of the University is

the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, and some other Principal

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Officer which include the Registrar, Bursar, Chief Book shopor, Deans of Faculties,

Chief Liberian and so on.

The university administrative and managerial structure is headed by the Vice

Chancellor whom he is the chief academics and administrative officer of the University,

he has a general responsibility to the council and the senate for monitoring and promoting

the efficiency and good order of the university. The vice chancellor is a member of all

university committee and chair the senate and a member of committee of the governing

council and the senate with which the Deputy Vice-Chancellor offer assistance to in

discharging his administrative duties, he perform all duties as the vice-chancellor may

delegate to his office in light of the university priorities.

The university also comprises of different categories of principal officer which

include

The Registrar, subject to the direction of the vice-chancellor, the Registrar has

responsibility under statute administration of the university. The Registrar is assisted in

the administration by the following senior officer, Deputy Registrar and so on.

The Bursar, the Bursar is responsible for overseeing all the financial arrangement

of the university, the bursar is also been assisted by different categories of public officer

as well, the likes of Deputy Bursar, Senior Accountant and so on.

Different academics faculties also consist of the Deans who are also member of the

senate which help in decision making.

The above management structure is for the university at large but in the same view across

each department which constitutes the university has different managerial structure.

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AAU Book shop department where I observed my student industrial work experience

scheme was designed as an integrated process, independent from other business

operation, for evaluating the extent to which internal control and its objective in key areas

with the following managerial structure.

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

There is much involvement during the course of observing the six month students

industrial work experience scheme at Ambrose Alli university Book shop.

Both managerial and administrative activities is been entrusted in my care during my stay

as an intern in order for me to really integrate the gap between theory learnt in class and

the practical application in real life.

Some of the Work done includes;

 Receive and welcome customers into the bookstore courteously.

 Find and locate a book or magazine that customers wish to buy.
 Arrange and display books on shelves and counters in an attractive manner.
 Maintain an inventory of books available in the bookstore.
 Ensure orders are placed for books that are not in stock in bookstore.
 Organize books according to its classification like children’s books, travel, fiction
and non-fiction.
 Sell books to customers and collect payments for the books sold.
 Assist and support other bookstore clerks in their day-to-day tasks.
 Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through bookstore clerical functions

3.2 SKILL DEVELOPED AND TECHNIQUES LEARNT.

In the course of observing the student industrial work experience scheme

{SIWES} in AAU Book shop, I was able to developed reasonable skill and learnt

techniques that will surely be of help to my future carrier.

This skills and techniques learnt includes

 Ability to maintain proper internal control of any organization I may found myself

in the nearest future

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  Ability to relate effectively with client and relevant stake holders

 I learnt to uphold public interest, the collective wellbeing of the community of

people and the entity I served (true and fair view)

 Ability to make proper planning of my duties in order to conduct an effective task

in an efficiently and timely manner

 Ability to vet payment voucher (PV) and decision to be taken in any

circumstances which arise thereto.

3.3 PRACTICAL CHALLENGES FACED AT WORK

It was like hell trying to adapt to the working environment as well as the required

duties which is expected of me as a book keeper in my first week in the office which I

later get along with easily

Some of the challenges faced in discharging my audit duties include viz:

 Casting of big numerical values without errors which I did for a number of time

before I got familiar

 Challenges in conducting proper examination on financial records and make

appropriate reports and conclusion.

 Dispatching of documents in scorching sun.

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3.4 THEORETICAL PRINCIPLE LEARNT DURING THE PROGRAM.

During the course of observing the mandatory student industrial work experience

scheme {SIWES} program in AAU Book shop, a lot of principle was gather in course of

discharging my duties as a book keeper which will in one or the other guide and as well

be useful for my future carrier

Some of which are highlighted below

 Objectivity – an unbiased mental attitude that allows Book keepers to perform

engagements in such a manner that they have an honest belief in their work

product and that no significant quality compromises are made. Objectivity requires

Book keepers not to subordinate their judgement on audit matters to that of others.

 Confidentiality - the property that information is not madeavailable or disclosed to

unauthorised individuals, entities orprocesses.

 Audit evidence – these are records statements of fact or other information which

are relevant to the audit criteria and verifiable.

 I learnt not to overlook any slight deviation in my computation of numerical

values in relation to the visible or actual result

 The important of effective communication with client and relevant stake holder

 Appropriate attitude and professional behavior expected from performance auditor

 The concept of safeguarding quality, including the need for continuous learning

activities support the audit team

 The extent of audit risk and also to take pain to avoid committing errors.

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3.5 SPECIFIC CONTRIBUTION MADE TO THE ORGANIZATION

In order to unleash my skill as an undergraduate student undergoing SIWES at

AAU Book shop, using my knowledge as an accounting student and also as a computer

literate, I was able to made reasonable and relevant contribution towards the

improvement of the organization during the course of discharging my duties.

The specific contribution made are highlighted below

 I was able to conduct a brief computer training program for some member of staff

who are not computer inclined

 I was able to introduce the need for using Microsoft excel spread sheet for keeping

data for ease accessibility

3.6 INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE LEARNT

 Ability to maintain proper internal control of the organization

 Ability to make proper planning of duties in order to conduct an effective task in

an efficiency and timely manner.

 Ability to cast large number of numerical figures without committing errors and

also to provide reasonable solution to difficult task.

 Ability to relate and the important of effective communication with client and

relevant stake holders.

3.7 FUTURE OF AAU WITHIN NIGERIA ECONOMIC

Since AAU as an organization of higher learning, it was rewarding to begin the future of

this university by first of all reflecting the concept of education, education has to do with

systematic development and cultivation of the mind and other natural powers (oji 1982).
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It refers not only to the process by which we acquired knowledge, skills, habit, value, or

attitude to become useful and justify member of the society

Education is one of the correlate of socio-economic, cultural, political, democratic,

technological and medico-legal development of a nation

At the tertiary level, it is no news that the university system is a medium through which

the objective of education are expected to be achieved, AAU was a body of persons

gathered for dissemination and assimilation of knowledge in advanced field of study.

AAU is an institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and

authorized to grant academic degree, AAU therefore meant to facilitate creation of new

knowledge and innovations for the overall socio-economic empowerment of individuals

and community development.

Unfortunately in Nigeria the current reality that stare us at the face is that in spite of the

lofty objective of education {as documented in the national policy} our education system

has failed to produce appropriate and commensurate values and development. Education

particularly higher education has failed to produce school leavers a combination of skill

and value system that could make them self-reliant. These problems arose from the

general malaise that beset the leadership and the society at large.

To say that the delivery of university education generally today is in state of crisis some

which include persistence industrial action of the academic staff of the university which

further jeopardize academics development activities.

The universities are under the siege of decay, there are no facilities for effective practical

for the students in most of our course.

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It must also be recognized that effort to improve university system management and

governance has been compounded by a pervasive culture of corruption within Nigeria

society. The above manifestation, by implication has largely affected university education

generally at various times.

The future of AAU can therefore guarantee with good, genuine and targeted policy to

reform the university as it is already ongoing, continuation of those reforms that will

promote university autonomy.

In view of the latest intervention by the federal government to all Nigerian university,

infrastructure like hostel building, laboratory, lecture theater, research center and so on

will experience reasonable improvement in no time, in this regards AAU will in the

nearest future accomplished her vision to be the foremost institution that move man

power development in the direction of self-apprenticeship, a first-class university in

research, knowledge, character and service to humanity.

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4.0 RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

4.1 RECOMMENDATION

During my six- months industrial attachment to the Book shop unit, the possible research

area which I identify and in which my department can collaborate with the institution is

“EVALUATING THE DEGREE OF BOOK KEEPERS INDEPENDENT”. While as

an intern and from what have learnt in class room, a book keeper either internal or

external must be an independent person . Although I think degree of independent exercise

by an Book keeper is not certain, since the vice-chancellor is the employer and they also

make report to the vice-chancellor.

4.2.1 CONCLUSION

The student industrial work experience scheme has provided a training ground

where skills relating to how information can be process, managed, preserved, retrieved

and documented, and also how to conduct a proper audit verification procedure. This has

gone a long way in equipping me in merging what has been learnt in the class room

environment to what was actually applicable in real life.

Finally I will like to conclude by encouraging all students to make use of their

time during SIWES and appreciate his/her profession via training, it’s actually a forum

for ushering one into the labour market.

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 REFERENCES

AAU Journals (www.aaue.edu.ng.com)

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