ITF Celebrates 55 Years of Skills Development in Jos
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) marked its 55th anniversary in Jos, with Director-General and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun emphasizing the institution's achievements over the past three years. Established in 1971, the ITF has adapted to the evolving needs of Nigeria's economy and workforce.
Under Ogun's leadership, the Fund has expanded skills acquisition programs, enhanced local and international partnerships, digitized operations, improved staff welfare, and upgraded training infrastructure nationwide. The Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) program was highlighted as a key initiative aimed at training, certifying, and professionalizing artisans across the country.
Alhaji Bamanga Usman Jada, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), praised the ITF's role in human capital development and the quality of its facilities in Jos. He stressed the importance of developing human resources for Nigeria's future prosperity and called for continued support for skills development to drive economic transformation.
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