If you're a Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology student in Lagos searching for where to do your SIWES (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme), you're not alone — it's one of the most common questions final and penultimate-year students ask every semester. Here's what's actually worth looking for in a placement, and where you can find one that pays.
What Is SIWES, and Why Does It Matter?
SIWES is a mandatory industrial attachment programme for Nigerian university and polytechnic students in science, technology, engineering and related fields — typically lasting 3 to 6 months, depending on your institution. It's designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real workplace experience before graduation, which is exactly why the quality of your placement matters more than just ticking a box.
What to Look for in a SIWES Placement in Lagos
Not all SIWES placements in Lagos are equal. Before you commit to one, it's worth checking:
Will you actually work on real projects, or just observe and run errands for the office?
Is there structured mentorship from working professionals, not just a supervisor's signature at the end?
Does the placement match your course of study — Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or IT?
Will you receive a completion certificate your institution will accept?
SIWES Placement at IMT Computers
IMT Computers, based in Ikeja, Lagos, hosts SIWES and industrial training placements for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT and related students — and unlike many placements around Lagos, ours is fully certification training. Students build projects throughout the 3 or 6-month placement (matching whatever your institution requires), work on real hands-on ICT projects, and are mentored directly by working professionals across web development, networking and fiber optics.
As a bonus, SIWES students at IMT Computers also qualify for a 40% discount on our Website Development courses — Front-End, Back-End, or Full-Stack — all delivered with hands-on practical training. It's a good way to walk out of your industrial training with more than just a completed logbook.
See the full SIWES & Industrial Training Placement details, including requirements and how to apply.
How to Apply
You'll need an institution-issued SIWES letter to begin. From there, you can register directly on our website — the same process students have used for years to secure a placement with us.
Whether you end up at IMT Computers or elsewhere, prioritize a placement that actually teaches you something — a good SIWES experience can be the difference between graduating with just a certificate, and graduating with a portfolio.
