United Nigeria Airlines Welcomes ABUAD Engineering Students For SIWES Internship Training

The first batch of 400-level Avionics Engineering students from Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) has commenced their six-month Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) internship at United Nigeria Airlines.
Welcoming the students, the Managing Director of United Nigeria Airlines, Osita Okonkwo, encouraged them to take full advantage of the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience that will complement their academic training and prepare them for professional careers in aviation industry.
As part of the on-boarding process, the students received introductory sessions on airline technical operations and professional expectations within the aviation industry. 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. The Director of Human Resources, Kelechi Violet Asuquo, also delivered a session focusing on workplace ethics, professionalism, and the discipline required to thrive in the aviation industry.
The six-month SIWES programme will provide the students with practical exposure to avionics systems, aircraft maintenance processes, and airline engineering operations, giving them valuable real-world experience to complement their classroom learning. The internship programme follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on February between the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Obiora Okonkwo, and the Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Afe Babalola. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry by providing ABUAD engineering students with structured opportunities for hands-on training within the aviation sector.