A
TECHNICAL REPORT
ON
STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME
{SIWES}
AT
LIFESTYLE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
PLOT 4 SALVATION AVENUE, PORT-HARCOURT
RIVERS STATE
BY
OROKE KENNETH AUGUSTINECS/11/197
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
MADONNA UNIVERSITY, ELELE, RIVERS STATE
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE OFFER OF A BACHELOR OFSCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
DEDICATIONThis work is dedicated to the Almighty God who has given me the
Life and strength to put down this piece of work likewise the
grace He gave me to overcome all difficulties encountered during
my attachment.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTStudent Industrial Work Experience Scheme {SIWES} is indeed a
great and wonderful opportunity given to us students and indeed
it was very helpful as it opened my eyes to most applications of
Computer Science in the outside world. I will like to thank the
SIWES body for bringing into existence such a program which
avails students with such great opportunity.
My heartfelt gratitude also extends to my I.T supervisor, Prof.
Emmanuel Kamgnia for his support likewise my Company based
supervisors, Prince Ikechukwu Udensi and Bright Nwabilor and not
forgetting my boss Mr. Success Chuigbu for their endless support
and help. I also say a big thank you to other staffs of LIFESTYLE
TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED who were also ready to teach me at all time
and also advice/encourage me on my field of study. I also
appreciate all Lecturers of this noble department for that which
they have impacted into me and specially Mrs. Eberendu Celia for
all her support.
Notwithstanding, I appreciate the timeless and unceasing effort
of my parents, Mr & Mrs. Emmanuel Oroke throughout my education;
I also thank my siblings for moral support and every other person
that contributed in one way or the other towards the success of
this work.
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Table of ContentsA....................................................................1DEDICATION...........................................................2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT......................................................3TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................4
PART ONE.............................................................5CHAPTER ONE..........................................................6
INTRODUCTION TO SIWES...............................................61.1 OVERVIEW.....................................................6
1.2 OBJECTIVES OF STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME {SIWES}...........................................................6
CHAPTER TWO..........................................................8INTRODUCTION TO COMPANY OF ATTACHMENT...............................8
2.1 ORGANIZATION PROFILE..........................................82.2 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART..........................................9
2.3 ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES....................................10PART TWO............................................................12
CHAPTER THREE.......................................................13HARDWARE ACTIVITIES................................................13
DEFINITION:......................................................13HARDWARES ENCOUTERED:............................................13
MOUNTING OF CCTV CAMERA (IP DOME)................................15FIXING OF LUTRON KEYPADS (BUTTON AND TOUCH SCREEN)...............17
CHAPTER FOUR........................................................20SOFTWARE ACTIVITIES................................................20
INTEGRATION DESIGNER.............................................20RTI PANEL APPLICATION............................................22
LUTRON HOMEWORK QS...............................................23
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MICROSOFT WORD...................................................24CHAPTER FIVE........................................................25
NETWORKING ACTIVITIES..............................................25NETWORKING HARDWARES.............................................25
NETWORKING ACTIVITIES UNDERGONE..................................26PART THREE..........................................................29
CHAPTER SIX.........................................................30DEVELOPMENT, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION........................30
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION TO SIWES
1.1 OVERVIEW
The SIWES short for Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme is
a six month program that avails University, Polytechnic and
Colleges of Education students in Nigeria the opportunity to see
beyond the shores of what they are been taught in school most
especially the practical aspect of what is been taught in school.
It is a program funded by the Federal Government of the country
and controlled by two bodies the Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
and Nigerian University Commission (NUC).
SIWES established since 1973 has helped lots of students get work
experience, perform better in their academics and even secure
permanent employment even before finishing school. This program
is encouraged so as to help students of Engineering, science,
agriculture, medicals, management and other professional
education programs in the Nigerian Tertiary institution get to
know more of the theoretical works they do in school by getting
them exposed to the practical aspects and the reality of what
they do in school.
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1.2 OBJECTIVES OF STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME
{SIWES}
STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES) is indeed not
complete if it has no objectives behind its creation. Below are
specified some of the objectives attached to this program:
A. It exposes tertiary institution students to a more wider and
practical aspect of their course of study thereby making
them know more about what they are doing.
B. It brings to the mind of most students a full idea of what
their course is all about and how it can be applied in the
reality of life as most students are in school studying but
do not know what can be done with that which they are
studying when they go to the outside world.
C. SIWES helps students build up their social, occupational and
intellectual communication skills in their specialties they
get to know more during their attachment.
D. With industrial attachment, most students build up
connections that will help in securing employments after
school and others get work even before finishing school.
E. It also prepares students to contribute to the growth of the
working community and Nation as a whole.
F. To expose students to work methods and techniques in
handling equipments and machineries that may not be
available in tertiary institutions.
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPANY OF ATTACHMENT1.3 ORGANIZATION PROFILE LIFESTYLE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (A member of Simars Resources) is
an indigenous custom electronics design and installation company
based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The company was established in
2008, by a group of AV enthusiasts, we pioneered the audio-visual
(AV) systems integration industry in Nigeria; and are still the
recognized market leader in the country for providing
interactive, innovative and intuitive solutions such as
residential and commercial automated AV systems and integrated
electronics installations.
As an Electronic Systems Professional (ESP) member of CEDIA with
InfocommCAVSP& CTS (Emerald Level) certifications, we have
developed a wealth of experience, in-depth technical knowledge
and a reputation for excellent service delivery with both our
local clientele and international partners.
As a company, we offer so many services to our wide range of
clients and those services are generally Home Automations and
Integration; it is further catabolized to several vital and
stylish sections.
The main aim of this company is to show humanity the “STYLE”
hidden in the word Lifestyle and bring it to their doorstep where
they can enjoy and savor it well. We specialize in both ICT and
Engineering fields and are linked to several International
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Establishments like Somfy, Episode, Monitor Audio, Lutron and
several other sound and video providing establishments.
Dynamic and Efficient Is what we are, we ensure the full
satisfaction of our clients is met and attend to them anytime we
are called upon to tender to a problem in their places.
OUR TEAM
Our staff have unparalleled expertise in identifying, selecting,
supplying and managing bespoke high- tech solutions to suit our
clients’ requirements. We have assembled a team of dedicated
professionals who undergo constant local & international training
and are committed to exemplary customer service and training of
our upcoming staffs (IT students, semi-skilled staffs).
1.4 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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CEO
GENERAL MANAGERS
MARKETING DEPT.MANAGER
PUBLICRELATIONSDEPARTMENT
TRAINEDSTAFFS
TECHNICAL STAFF
IT ROOM/STUDENTSTRAINING
SALES/MARKETINGDEPARTMENT
1.5 ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES
LIFESTYLE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED as an Engineering/ICT company
undergoes the following majors:
A. Multi-Room Audio and Video Distribution
This has to do with been able to access same decoder, audio/video
equipment from different parts of the home or office likewise
reduces the cost attached with having to get much equipment for
different parts of a house or places it is needed. Also our
clients are guaranteed of high definition display and good sound
facility and presentation.
B. Bespoke electronic designs
Bespoke designs in the sense that the client makes a
specification of what he/she wants and the company works towards
fulfilling the required specification and doing it at the minimum
possible time.
C. Lightening control and design
Under this major, the company does full or partial wiring of
houses, offices, church or anywhere needed to be wired by the
client in question. We have a range of qualified and professional
electricians who take care of this major and our works are fully
trusted.
D. Home automation and Integration
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This is the real deal and the most exciting of all the majors.
Here, we come to making the client feel the good that is, the
client is able to manage all devices in his home, office, church
or any establishment by simply using his/her phone, laptop,
keypads fixed at several locations in the surrounding, IPADs or
mobile remote controls that work wirelessly. This offers clients
the opportunity to also monitor their surrounding from anywhere
at all and save energy and power.
E. Luxury electronic brands supply
Provision of electronic brands that are long lasting and widely
accepted; we also provide sound systems, devices and equipments
that are needed by clients for use.
F. Luxury home cinema construction
We construct cinemas both for private and commercial purposes
with bespoke and best materials plus trusted equipments.
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CHAPTER TWO
IT ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
HARDWARE ACTIVITIES
DEFINITION: Hardware is any component or group of components that make up a
computer system or is useful and visible in any field of study.
Hardwares delivers more when they are in good shape and not
faulty or over-used as over-use decrements their useful life
thereby limiting their viability and output delivery.
HARDWARES ENCOUTERED: During my attachment with Lifestyle Technologies Limited, I came
across numerous hardwares many of which were new and others not
new. Some of the hardwares encountered are:
a) Occupancy Sensor : This is a standalone Lutron device
that can be used in a single room setup with its main
work been to sense the presence of a person in the home
or anywhere it is installed then signals the receiver
which triggers the light to come up.
b) Lutron Keypads: These are keypads that are quite easy
in their looks but complicated in their operations.
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Their main duty is to enhance energy saving by helping
clients dim and control their lights as they will.
c) Lutron Panel : This is a panel that is used together
with the Lutron Keypads, Power modules, Terminals,
Lutron Processors and its main aim is to help integrate
lightening control in a wide environment like a whole
school or a whole house as the case may be.
d) Lutron Processors: The processor just like that of the
Computer System receives signals from all Lutron
devices and sends them to the appropriate receiving end
be it a keypad, light, television or any device as the
case maybe.
e) Lutron Cables: This cable is used to interconnect
Lutron devices together.
f) Crimping Tool: This is a networking tool that is used
to crimp cables or prepare them for use with a wireless
enabled device or devices. It is also used to attach a
RJ-45 port to ends of crimped cables.
g) Switchers : Switchers are of two kinds, we have that
which is used by the router or any wireless receiver
where it functions as a distributor of signals mostly
in cases where the device sending the signal has fewer
ports while the second one works with media systems.
h) Router : A wireless device that ensures efficient
forwarding of data bandwidth or signals between two
wireless devices. It is different from a switch in the
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sense that a switch helps in forming a network while
the router distributes the signal that is shared by the
formed network.
i) Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras: These are
surveillance cameras that are wired and wireless
depending on what the client wants and enables the
clients who have them installed monitor their
surrounding either close or from a far.
j) Network Cables: These were used to enable networking
and amongst those used are; cat5, cat5e, cat6 (shielded
and unshielded pairs).
k) Camera Tester: This is a device that was used to test
and position the cameras well after mounting them to
ensure they are good and positioned well.
l) Digital Repeaters: They receive signals from devices
like occupancy sensors, telecoms and other devices and
sends them to the processor for further processing and
execution.
m) IR Receivers: These are normally attached to devices to
enhance control from positions where the devices are
not present at all. For instance controlling a device
in the control room by just pressing a button in the
family lounge.
n) RJ-45 Port: This is usually of two types, the shielded
and unshielded and both are used for same purpose only
that they are for different cases.
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o) Plier : This is an electrical tool used to cut wires or
terminate them in cases where lightening control is
needed by a client and also in cases of full home
automation.
p) Saw: Saws are used at the initial stage of the work,
where pipes are directed according to the connections
that will be done later; they are used to cut pipes.
q) 20mm/25mm pipes: As the case may be, they are used for
channeling and setting up the direction of flow of the
cables and wires that are to be used for any contract
gotten by the company.
r) GRAFIK EYE Qs : this device is a Lutron device that
could replace the Lutron Panel but is mostly used when
it’s only a small space that is to be controlled other
than the panel that controls several rooms and space.
s) Learning Station: This is a copying device used to copy
the functionality of keys on devices that are to be
automated and integrated into a device.
t) DVR/NVR: These devices work with the CCTV cameras to
enhance their operability.
u) HDMI cables : These are cables that help in the
transmission of high quality video output.
v) HDMI extender and splitter: The extender is used to
connect long distance devices while the splitter is
used in cases where more than one output are in use
with just a single input source.
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MOUNTING OF CCTV CAMERA (IP DOME)Tools needed: Screwdriver, Crimping tool, RJ-45 Port, Concrete
nails, Screws, Camera Tester, cat 5 or 5e cable.
Procedures:
a. Get the camera to be mounted and check if it indoors or
outdoors.
b. Get the network cable to be used and run it from the start
point to where the camera is to be mounted, remember this is
done through the earlier done piping. (In cases of analog
cameras, a coaxial cable either single strand or double
strand and a power cord).
c. Crimp the network cable used
d. Set the colors the right combination for a cross-over
connection which is WHITE ORANGE – ORANGE – WHITE GREEN –
BLUE – WHITE BLUE – GREEN – WHITE BROWN – BROWN.
e. At the end of the camera, there is an Ethernet connector,
use it to connect the crimped cable to the camera in
question.
f. Using the camera tester check for the suitable position to
screw the camera depending on the surface in question.
g. After setting the position right, using the concrete nails,
hold the mounting support to the surface then screw the
cameras to the mounting support.
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h. After doing this, use the tester again to check the position
is well set after which you put down the mac address of the
camera.
Fig. 2.1 Camera mounting procedure
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Fig. 2.2 Screwing of Camera for firm grip with surface
FIXING OF LUTRON KEYPADS (BUTTON AND TOUCH SCREEN)Equipments needed: Lutron cable, plier, Lutron keypad,
screwdriver, pen, paper, screws and washer.
Procedures:
a. Fix the back box to the wall the keypad is to be fixed.
b. Get the Lutron keypad and dismount it into its different
components (base keypad, faceplate adapter, button kit and
faceplate).
c. Run the Lutron cable from the control room to that position
the keypad will be fixed. (NOTE: the cable has four strand
colored: Black, Red, White and Purple; each has its
different function)
d. Fix the base keypad to the back box first
e. After that, connect the wires appropriately after which you
place the faceplate adapter on the base keypad.
f. The button kit is placed next and finally the faceplate
which is the external covering is fixed last.
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Fig. 2.3 Lutron base keypad, faceplate adapter, faceplate and button kit before
fixing
Fig 2.4 Lutron keypad after fixing
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SOFTWARE ACTIVITIESComputer Softwares are series of codes that are put together by a
compiler so as to instruct the Computer System on what to do over
a specific period of time. Computer Hardwares are barren if
Softwares are not made available to the hardwares.
During my Industrial Attachment, I came across the following
Softwares though I did not make a very deep use of the Softwares.
Amongst those encountered are:
INTEGRATION DESIGNER Integration designer is a software developed by RTI (Remote
Technology Incorporated), a company that is fully based in
automation and integration. The software is usually used when
full integration is required. What is done involves using the
learning station to copy the behavior of that which is to be
integrated into any device then using the software, you pick the
device in question then integrate the copied functionality into
the device through IR interfaces on the integration designer.
After the modeling has been completed, with the help of the
router that is installed and configured, the completed work is
uploaded into the device in question through the RTI enabled
interface on the device after which the device can be used to
control all that has been automated using the Integration
designer software. Anytime there is a change in the specification
of the equipments to be controlled, all you have to do is to
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amend using the local system then upload it to the router which
automatically uploads the one already in the device.
Fig. 2.7 Adding a device to be programmed into the Integration Designer
Software
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Fig 2.8 Lightening editor of the Integration Designer
RTI PANEL APPLICATION
RTiPanel is an iOS application that is designed to run on iPad,
iPod and iPhone devices. This application communicates with RTI’s
XP series control processors to provide full control of your RTI
system right from your iPad or iPhone. The RTiPanel application
is designed to run on LAN and WAN networks giving full control
and two-way feedback from anywhere in the world. A license is
required for every Apple device in order to communicate. Licenses
may be purchased from the RTI online store.
This application is downloaded into the device in question and
the software integration Designer is used to create a function-
ability that is uploaded to the router then further to the
RTiPanel on the device in question.
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Fig 2.10 Initial interface of RTiPanel application
Fig 2.11 Connecting to the available installed router
LUTRON HOMEWORK QS
This software unlike the Integration designer is used only for
lightening programming and control. It is also installed into any
device it wants to be controlled from using same procedure as the
integration designer.
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Fig 2.12 Lutron Homeworks Qs on an IPAD with an IPAD dock.
Fig. 2.13 Lutron Homeworks Qs working interface
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MICROSOFT WORD
This software is a word processing software we used to type our
quotation and proposals sent to clients for clearer explanation
and costing specification.
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NETWORKING ACTIVITIESNetworking is the interlinking of several components to enhance
their efficient and effective harmonization and functioning of
the overall system. Here, it is possible for a single device to
communicate with several devices all in the same network region
and it supports for sharing o0f resources and equipments .
NETWORKING HARDWARES a) Crimping Tool: This is a networking tool that is used
to crimp cables or prepare them for use with a wireless
enabled device or devices. It is also used to attach a
RJ-45 port to ends of crimped cables.
b) Switchers: Switchers are of two kinds, we have that
which is used by the router or any wireless receiver
where it functions as a distributor of signals mostly
in cases where the device sending the signal has fewer
ports while the second one works with media systems.
c) Router : A wireless device that ensures efficient
forwarding of data bandwidth or signals between two
wireless devices. It is different from a switch in the
sense that a switch helps in forming a network while
the router distributes the signal that is shared by the
formed network.
d) RJ-45 ports: They are attached at the end of the
crimped cable to aid connection with devices. It is
also of two types; shielded and unshielded.
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e) Network Cables: These were used to enable networking
and amongst those used are; cat5, cat5e, cat6 (shielded
and unshielded pairs).
f) Coaxial Cable: This is used for internet connection
setup and transmission to the network hub from the dish
where it is further distributed by the router.
g) Dish : This is responsible for collecting broadband
internet data and sending it to the network hub through
the coaxial cable for further transmission.
h) Network hub : Main collector of data signal from the
dish.
NETWORKING ACTIVITIES UNDERGONECRIMPING OF CAT-5 CABLE
PROCEDURES:
a. Get the necessary hardware devices needed ( crimping tool,
network cable, RJ-45 port )
b. Using the crimping tool, cut the length of cable needed for
the preparation
c. Using the crimping tool again, remove the shield on the
cable
d. Now separate the eight strands accordingly depending on the
connection style to be used.
e. Make sure they are all of same length and straight after
which you get the RJ-45 port to be used
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f. Holding the RJ-45 port with back facing you, insert the
cable into it then using the crimping tool press it until
the whole cables are visible from the other side of the RJ-
45 port.
g. Do same to the other end of the cable.
STRAIGHT-THROUGH CABLING
(BOTH ENDS)
A. WHITE-ORANGEB. ORANGEC. WHITE-GREEND. BLUEE. WHITE-BLUEF. GREENG. WHITE-BROWNH. BROWN
CROSS-OVER CABLING
(FIRST END) (SECOND END)
A. WHITE-ORANGE WHITE-GREENB. ORANGE GREENC. WHITE-GREEN WHITE-ORANGED. BLUE BLUEE. WHITE-BLUE WHITE-BLUEF. GREEN ORANGEG. WHITE-BROWN WHITE-BROWNH. BROWN BROWN
ROLLED CABLING
(FIRST END) (SECOND END)
A. WHITE-ORANGE BROWNB. ORANGE WHITE-BROWN
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C. WHITE-GREEN GREEND. BLUE WHITE-BLUEE. WHITE-BLUE BLUEF. GREEN WHITE-GREENG. WHITE-BROWN ORANGEH. BROWN WHITE-ORANGE
Fig. 2.14 Crimping of cat-5 cable
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ROUTER CONFIGURATION
Fig.2.15 Linksys Router
PROCEDURES:
a. Get your laptop or desktop and router
b. Using a well prepared cross-over cable to connect the system
to the router
c. Then connect the router to power supply using a power cord
that usually comes with the router
d. Using the Computer wireless indicator menu to search for the
router and get it connected
e. Then using any web browser at all, go to the address bar and
type the IP address 192.168.1.1
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f. In the username space type in nothing and in the password
space type “admin”
g. A new menu appears where you choose the set-up tab then
select “clone my mac address”; this is so to enable your
router be identified as the one with the mac address that
was picked up by the Linksys server.
h. Under the IP address setting, making the IP address of the
router a static one and not dynamic.
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CHAPTER THREEDEVELOPMENT, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONDEVELOPMENTS
Amongst the skills acquired during my period of attachment are as
follows:
i. I can confidently crimp network cables for use for
networking
ii. Initially I have always wondered how some things I watch in
movies are but now I not only know how but I did some most
especially the home automation and integration aspect and
CCTV installation
iii. I was also able to identify and know more computer hardware
that I knew nothing about before the attachment
iv. Using the projector and controlling what it displays using a
system.
v. Also I got some skills in event coverage using surveillance
cameras.
vi. I also did learn the basics of access control for doors.
LIMITATIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
Well my industrial attachment was indeed a wonderful one and am
very grateful it has come to an end all in good shape. I must
say, it wasn’t an easy one though but I still thank God; during
this period, I encountered lots of challenges and amongst them
are listed below:
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a. Inadequate facilities to aid my ad-hoc or complementary
learning when I get home after work especially practical
aspects.
b. Also encountered was financial difficulties and it resulted
in my missing work for some days and extra-classes I was
supposed to enroll for.
c. Finally and more hectic was the traffic issues as found in
my place of attachment. Despite I leave home early many a
time I still arrive late at work and most times some vital
activities had been completed leaving me to miss those.
d. Also encountered was the difficulty with which it was to get
an IT space
CONCLUSION
Despite the limitations and difficulties encountered, I
appreciate my boss, Mr. Success Chigbu who was understanding and
quite helpful during my attachment not forgetting every member of
Lifestyle Group for their unending support and readiness to teach
me at all time I ask.
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