ALEX-EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU-ALIKE IKWO,

EBONYI STATE.

STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (S.I.W.E.S)

A REPORT OF SIX (6) MONTHS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

AT REGGIE GOLD BUSINESS VENTURES, OWERRI IMO STATE.

BY

MBAMAONYEUKWU LAWRENCE CHINEMEREM

MATRIC NO: 2020/SC/15980

SUBMITTED TO

TO THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS

FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD

COURSE CODE: GEY 392

DR. MRS IFEOMA AGBI

DEPARTMENTAL SIWES CO-ORDINATOR

FEBRUARY, 2024

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 DEDICATION
I humbly dedicate my Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Report to God

Almighty for the preservation of life and to the noble Department of Geophysics/Geology and all

the lovers of education.

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 ACKNOWLEGEMENT
I sincerely wish to express my profound gratitude to my amiable supervisor, my workaholic

coordinator Prof (Dr) Reginald Onyewuchi and his assistant Pastor Kelechi Njoku for their

support and precised teachings throughout my industrial training.

Also in a special way, I wish to thank the Head of Department of Geophysics/Geology Dr

Omonona O.V and all the lecturers for their unique modes of teaching.

Lastly, to my parents Mr and Mrs Mbama Jonathan for their support so far and to all the

management of Reggie Gold Business Ventures. I want to say a “big thank you” for ensuring

that my stay at the Drilling section was amazing.

And to all my friends and course mates, I thank you all.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE 1

DEDICATION 2

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

LIST OF FIGURES v

ABSTRACT vi

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY OF SIWES

1.1. Background of Study 1

1.2. Aim and Objectives 2

1.3 Organization and Operation of SIWES 3

1.4 Stakeholders 4

1.5 Company Organogram 5

1.6 Philosophy 6

CHAPTER TWO:DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT

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1.7

CHAPTER ONE

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (S.I.W.E.S) is a human capital formation program

through industrial attachment for which students are expected to have a practical experience on

the basis of theories and principles acquired in the teaching learning process. SIWES helps to

secure employment after the program casts doubt on the continuing relevance of it to the

contemporary industrial development drive in Nigeria.

This technical report is a documentation of my exposure achieved and picked up in the area of

manual drilling and sumo pump installation during Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme

(S.I.W.E.S) with. The program lasted for six months which commenced on September to

February and aimed to expose students of higher institutions to the practical aspect of what they

were taught in the class in order to bridge the gaps between theoretical aspects and practical

aspects, in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of bachelor of science (B.Sc)

Degree in Geology.

1.1 MEANING OF SIWES

SIWES stands for students work Experience Scheme. It is a program in Nigeria that was

initiated by the Federal Government to provide Nigeria Students studying in higher institutions

with the opportunity to gain practical experience in their field of study before graduation. The

program is mandatory for students in polytechnics and universities. It is a program that runs for a

period of six months in order to gain experiences which was taught theoretical in school.

It is supervised by the industrial training fund (ITF), and it's importance to students abides by

rules and regulations of the program.

1.2 AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

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-To help students understand the practical aspects of their chosen careers.

-To provide students an opportunity to acquire a job after graduation

-To expose the students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and machinery

that may not be available in their universities.

-To foster a better relationship between the company and the institution.

-To prepare students for the challenges they may face in their future careers.

1.3 ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SIWES

PROGRAMME AND THEIR ROLES

The duration of the programme is four (4) months for polytechnics and colleges of education and

six (6) months for University undergraduates. Though some undergraduates of some disciplines

spend three (3) months.

The scheme is a tripartite programme, involving the students, the Universities and the industries

(employers of labour). It is funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria and jointly coordinated

by Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the National Universities Commission (NUC). Each of

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these has a specific role to play to make the scheme a success.

1.4 STAKEHOLDERS

The Federal government is the major stakeholder in the scheme and also sponsors the scheme

through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).

Other stakeholders are; Federal Ministry of Industry, Industrial Training Fund, Organised private

sector, Industry/employers, National University Commission (NUC), Institutions and students.

1.5 COMPANY ORGANOGRAM

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1.6 PHILOSOPHY

Reggie Gold Business Ventures was founded by Dr Reginald Onyewuchi in August 2019, the

company deals on sale of drilling materials, carrying out geophysical survey and water borehole

drilling.

The company believes in rendering quality services with excellence, the company promotes

orderliness with both staff and clients. Reggie Gold Business Ventures aims to be among the top

drilling company within the next few years and also has plans of drive into oil and gas drilling

CHAPTER TWO

DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT

1.7 REPORT ON THE DIFFERENT SECTION OF THE COMPANY

Reggie Gold Business Ventures has the following department on the company

1. MARKETING AND SALE DEPARTMENT:

The marketing department monitors market trends and identifies consumer needs and wants. The

team then developed a marketing strategy to create more awareness and purchases by customers.

They marketing and accounting department carries out the following responsibility.

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 Price. The marketing division sets the right pricing strategy for the products sold. Various

pricing strategies include cost-plus pricing, competition-based pricing, loss leader pricing,

penetration pricing, and zone pricing. Which is the right pricing strategy? It depends on

factors such as market demand, production costs, and competitor pricing.

 Promotion. The marketing division is responsible for informing and persuading consumers

to buy the company’s products. It combines various activities, such as advertising, sales

promotion, personal selling, direct marketing, sponsorship, and public relations.

 Market research – identifying customer needs and wants. It may be through surveys,

interviews, or observations. The team segmented the market, selected target market

segments, developed consumer profiles, and developed the appropriate marketing mix. After

the product is sold, the team also examines whether the product and the efforts made, such as

advertising, are successful or not.

2. DRILLING DEPARTMENT

They geology department carries out the following operations;

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1. Evaluate offset data before the start of drilling

2. Analyse, evaluate and describe formations while drilling, using data from sources such as

cuttings, gas, measuring while drilling (MWD) and logging while drilling (LWD) tools, and

wireline logs

3. Compare data gathered during formation evaluation measurement while drilling (FEMWD)

with predictions made at the exploration stage

4. Advise on drilling hazards and drilling bit optimization

5. Make decisions about suspending or continuing drilling

6. Advise operations personnel on-site and in the operations office

7. Attend rig meetings after each shift takes over and call the operations geologist with updates

3. ADVERSTING AND BRANDING DEPARTMENT

(i) Promotion of Sales:

Advertising promotes the sale of goods and services by informing and persuading the people

to buy them. A good advertising campaign helps in winning customers and generating

revenues.

(ii) Introduction of New Products:

Advertising helps in the introduction of new products in the market. A business enterprise

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can introduce itself and its products to the public through advertising. Advertising enables

quick publicity in the market

(iii) Support to Production System:

Advertising facilitates large-scale production. The business firm knows that it will be able to

sell on a large-scale with the help of advertising. Mass production will reduce the cost of

production per unit by making possible the economical use of various factors of production.

(iv) Increasing Standard of Living:

Advertising educates the people about the products and their uses. It is advertising which has

helped people in adopting new ways of life and giving up old habits. It has contributed a lot

towards the betterment of the standard of living of the society.

2.2 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Royal drilling company carries out groundwater survey and waterborne drilling for both private

and cooperate establishments.

2.3 OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

Aside the academic knowledge during my industrial training, I learnt other computer skills like

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Graphics designing that have help me in no small way, I was able to gather part of the money I

needed to pay my school fees.

CHAPTER THREE

ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN THE ORGANISATION

1.7 BOREHOLE DRILLING

We have two types of borehole drilling which are mechanized borehole drilling and manual

borehole drilling. In my company where I worked we made use of manual borehole drilling.

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 Manual borehole drilling is a method of constructing a borehole or well using human-

powered tools and equipment, typically without the use of heavy machinery. This

technique is often employed in areas where access to drilling rigs or electricity is limited.

There are stages in drilling processes.

 Site selection: This includes all the activities like clearing the site for drilling,

ensuring the site is far away from dump, greasing drilling pipe.

 Geo-physical survey: A geophysical survey is a method of collecting and

interpreting data about the Earth's subsurface using physical principles. This type of

survey is often employed in various fields, including geology, environmental science,

and archaeology. It indicates whether there's water underground or not.

 Drilling stage: This is where the main drilling takes place. It involves the use of

various drilling machines and equipments, as well as drilling tools and Accessories, to

create a hole in the ground.

 Post drilling stage: This includes all the activities that were carried out after the main

drilling activities have been completed. This includes:

1. Well Development: The borehole is developed to remove any remaining

drilling mud, cuttings, or fines that may have entered during the drilling

process. This enhances water flow from the surrounding formation into the

well.

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 2. Well Installation:

Depending on the water needs and local conditions, a suitable pump (hand pump, electric pump,

or other types) may be installed to extract water from the borehole.

3. Pump Testing:

If a pump is installed, it undergoes testing to ensure proper functionality and assess the yield of

the well.

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 4 Water Quality Testing:

Further water quality testing is conducted to verify that the water meets health and safety

standards.

3.3 TOOLS USED IN DRILLING

 Hand Auger:

A manually operated drilling tool with a helical blade used to penetrate and excavate soil and

rock.

 Jetting

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Typically includes a high-pressure water source used to break up soil and transport cuttings to

the surface.

 Sludging

A pump designed to remove cuttings and slurry from the borehole during drilling.

 Tripod or Mast:

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A structure used to support and stabilize the drilling tools, allowing for controlled and efficient

drilling.

 Drilling Rods:

Sections of rods connected to the drilling tools to extend the reach of the borehole.

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  Bailer:

A device used to remove water and sediments from the borehole during drilling.

 Well Casing:

It is made of PVC, steel, or other materials, used to line the borehole to prevent collapse and

protect the water source.

 Tape Measure or Depth Gauge:

Used to measure the depth of the borehole accurately.

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  Bucket Auger:

Similar to a hand auger but with a bucket-shaped attachment for more effective removal of soil

and cuttings.

 Clamps and Wrenches:

Tools used to secure and tighten various components of the drilling equipment.

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1.1 Sumo pump installation:

We have two types;

Mechanised pump installation:

This process involves drilling a hole into the ground using drilling rigs, and then installing a

casing pipe to prevent the sides of the borehole from collapsing.

 Manual pump installation:

This process of installing a hand pump in a borehole using manual labor and traditional

techniques. The process involves digging a hole into the ground using hand tools such as

picks, shovels and augers, and then installing a hand pump at the bottom of the hole.

Manual pump borehole installation is commonly used in rural areas where there is no

access to electricity or where mechanized equipment is not available. It is a cost-effective

and simple method of accessing water from underground sources, and it provides a

reliable source of water for domestic use, small-scale irrigation, and livestock watering.

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 1.2. Tools used in manual pump installation

 Pipe Wrench:

Used for tightening and securing pipes during the installation proc

 Pipe Cutter:

Used to cut pipes to the required length during the installation process.

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  Tubing and Fittings:

Various tubing and fittings are used to connect the pump to the water distribution system.

 Pump Jack or Lifting System:

Assists in lowering and raising the pump assembly into and out of the borehole.

 Pump Puller:

A tool designed to safely lift the pump and column pipe from the borehole for maintenance or

replacement.

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  Leveling Tool:

Ensures that the pump is installed in a level position for optimal performanc

 Tie Wire or Cable Ties:

Used to secure electrical wiring and tubing in an organized manner.

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  Well Cap or Seal:

A cover or seal placed over the borehole to protect the pump and well from contaminants

 Plumbing Tape:

Applied to threaded connections to create a watertight seal and prevent leaks.

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  Teflon Tape:

Similar to plumbing tape, Teflon tape is used on threaded connections to improve the seal and

prevent water leakage.

 Well Casing Centralizer:

Maintains proper alignment of the pump within the well casing.

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 Screwdriver:

For loosening or tightening the bolts.

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  Torque Wrench:

Ensures proper tightening of bolts and nuts to the manufacturer's specifications, providing a

secure and leak-free connection.

Importance of manual borehole installation

 Manual installation provides an opportunity for local communities to acquire drilling

skills, promoting capacity building and sustainability in water resource management

 Manual installation reduces dependence on external resources, machinery, or external

expertise, allowing communities to take more control over their water supply solutions.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

4.1 CONCLUSION

During my Industrial Training period at Reggie Gold Business Ventures, in this report, various

borehole drilling activities was carried out on different occasion this ranges from drilling,

installation to maintenance. On this note, the use of different materials and equipment for

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drilling, installation and maintenance have also been reported. In conclusion, the importance of

the above mention borehole completion activities and the equipment needed for such to a

geophysicist cannot be over emphasized because it helps them to know how to drill out quality

water from any soil type and gives them the suitable knowledge on how to maintain quality

water supply so as to satisfy the masses. The industrial training was a wholesome opportunity to

learn practical things that were taught theoretically in-class I did not down look the experience.

In this report, various borehole drilling activities carried out on different occasion have been

reported ranging from drilling, installation to maintenance. On this note, the use of different

materials and equipment for drilling, installation and maintenance have also been reported.

In conclusion, the importance of the above mention borehole completion activities and the

equipment needed for such to a geophysicist cannot be over emphasized because it helps them to

know how to drill out quality water from any soil type and gives them the suitable knowledge on

how to maintain quality water supply so as to satisfy the masses. The industrial training was a

wholesome opportunity to learn, practical things that were taught theoretically in-class I did not

down look the experience. For me I took it very seriously, going to work almost every day,

contributing my best and developing my work ethics and improving myself in a working

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environment.

The following experience was acquired during my IT period:

(a) I learnt how borehole is drilled by making use of manual drilling tools

(b) I learnt how resistivity method works.

(c) I learnt the uses of drilling fluid.

4.2 RECOMMENDATION

1. Staff of the institutions and organizations that accept IT students should provide relevant

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information to industrial training students, and should stop hiding important information

from students, giving out the correct answers to the questions asked to enable them grab

more practical knowledge on their relevant field of study.

2. Nigeria universities should start sending students into their practical year to a place of their

industrial training relevant to their field of study and not allow them choose a place

convenient to them at their own future detriment.

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