SIWES Placement in Ilorin: Companies & How to Apply

Ilorin is full of students from KWASU, UNILORIN and the polytechnics, and many of them go after the same few places at the same time. If you wait for the school's notice, the good ones are often gone.

Below are organisations in and around Ilorin that match common courses, and how to apply. The list comes from the MonoEd SIWES Finder's researched organisations. A listing doesn't mean an open application, so contact each one with your school letter and CV and ask.

Organisations to consider in Ilorin

Organisation	What it does	Courses it may suit
Tuyil Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, New Yidi Road	Makes human and veterinary medicines such as tablets, syrups, capsules and creams	Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Science Laboratory Technology
KEDI Healthcare Industries Nigeria Limited, off New Yidi Road	Herbal medicine and food supplements	Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Biochemistry and related courses
Trustlub Fluid Resources Limited, Ajase Ipo Road	Lubricants, fuels and lubrication services	Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
United Foam Products Nigeria Limited, Asa Dam Road	Polyurethane foam manufacturing, including mattresses	Engineering, production, business and other courses
Royal FM 95.1 Ilorin, Tanke	Radio station	Mass Communication, media and related courses
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Old Jebba Road	Federal teaching hospital	Medical and health sciences, laboratory courses, and some support units
Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T)	Agricultural research, with a station at Ballah in Kwara State	Agriculture, Biochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology (confirm which location takes students)

See the full, updated list on the SIWES Finder page for Kwara. Contact details are shown after you sign in.

Other places to ask in Ilorin

Beyond the list, ask about these kinds of employers, which commonly take students in many cities:

Banks and microfinance banks (Accounting, Business, Computer Science)
Hospitals and diagnostic laboratories (health and laboratory courses)
Radio and TV stations, print and online media (Mass Communication)
ICT firms, cyber cafes with business centres and school ICT units (Computer Science, IT)
Construction and building firms, estate surveyors and architects (Civil, Building, Architecture, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying)
Government ministries and agencies in the state capital

Ask your seniors where they trained. A place that took a student last year is more likely to take another.

How to apply for SIWES in Ilorin

Start early. Three to six months before your training is a good target.
Get your school letter. KWASU and UNILORIN students should collect it from their SIWES unit. See KWASU SIWES letter and placement.
Write a short application letter. Use our placement request letter guide.
Prepare a one-page CV. See the SIWES CV guide.
Visit in person if you can. Ask for the HR or training officer. Dress neatly.
Apply to several places. Ten to fifteen is realistic.
Follow up politely after one or two weeks.
Get an acceptance letter and take it to your SIWES unit.

Documents you will need

School introduction letter
Application letter and CV
Acceptance letter from the company
Your SIWES logbook
Commencement and assessment forms. See SIWES forms explained.

Things to check before you accept

Is the work related to your course?
Is the company real? Ask for a CAC registration number or check official channels.
What are the working hours, and will you be paid? See do SIWES students get paid?
How far is it from where you live, and what will transport cost?
Will someone supervise you and sign your logbook?

Once you start

Write things down from day one. The MonoEd SIWES Logbook helps you draft weekly entries, and when training ends the MonoEd SIWES Report Generator turns your notes into a first draft of your report. For a KWASU student, it already knows the five-chapter layout. See the KWASU SIWES report format.

Still searching? Use the SIWES Finder to filter by your course and state.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can I do SIWES in Ilorin?

Pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, lubricant and manufacturing firms, media houses, hospitals and research institutes. See the table above, and ask your seniors where they trained.

Which companies in Ilorin take SIWES students?

Tuyil Pharmaceutical, KEDI Healthcare, Trustlub, United Foam Products, Royal FM and UITH are worth contacting. Always confirm they're taking students now.

Is it easy to get a place in Ilorin?

It's competitive, because students from KWASU, UNILORIN and the polytechnics apply at the same time. Starting early and applying to many places helps.

Can I do SIWES in Ilorin if I'm not from Kwara?

Yes. Many students from other states train in Ilorin. Your school only needs to approve the placement.

Do I need a letter from my school?

In most cases, yes. Most organisations ask for the school introduction letter first.

When should I start applying?

Three to six months before your training starts.

Does the SIWES Finder list every company in Ilorin?

No. It lists researched organisations and keeps growing, so use it as a starting point and also ask around.

How long is SIWES?

It depends on your school and course. Many programmes use six months, and some engineering programmes use a shorter first period. See how long SIWES lasts.

SIWES Placement in Ilorin: Where Students Can Train in Kwara State