The first batch of 400-level Avionics Engineering students from Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) has commenced a six-month Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) internship at United Nigeria Airlines. Welcoming the students, the Managing Director of United Nigeria Airlines, Mazi Osita Okonkwo, encouraged them to take full advantage of this opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience that will complement their academic training and prepare them for professional careers in the aviation industry.
As part of the onboarding process, the students participated in introductory sessions on airline technical operations and professional expectations. United Nigeria Airlines Line Maintenance Manager, Engr. Kwabena Adoma, alongside Engr. Benle Asemuah, provided briefings on aircraft maintenance procedures and the operational environment of the airline’s engineering unit. Additionally, the Director of Human Resources, Kelechi Violet Asuquo, delivered a session focusing on workplace ethics, professionalism, and the discipline required to thrive in the aviation sector. To support their professional development, students will be entitled to a monthly allowance of ₦100,000 each for the duration of their internship.
The six-month SIWES programme will provide the students with practical exposure to avionics systems, aircraft maintenance processes, and airline engineering operations, offering valuable real-world experience to complement their classroom learning. This internship follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in February between the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, and the Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola. The agreement aims to strengthen the collaboration between academia and industry by providing ABUAD engineering students with structured opportunities for high-level technical training.
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