Nigeria Joins WorldSkills International as 83rd Member
On October 8, 2026, Dr Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, the Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), announced that Nigeria has joined WorldSkills International as its 83rd member. This achievement was revealed during the ITF's 55th anniversary and Dr Ogun's third anniversary as Director-General, held at the Fund's corporate headquarters in Jos, Plateau State.
He emphasized that the establishment of the WorldSkills Academy in Abuja has positioned Nigeria on the global skills map. Dr Ogun highlighted the ITF's ambition to become a leading learning and development agency, facilitating the development of the national economy and providing opportunities for skilled Nigerians in the global labor market.
He commended the Federal Government's policies under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that have supported the ITF's growth and called for continued commitment from stakeholders as the organization aims for its Diamond Jubilee.
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