ADVERTISEMENT
  • Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, September 19, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • Football
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • Football
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

SUPA: ITF Registers 522,778 Artisans For Upskill

by Kingsley Alu
1 year ago
in Business
supa
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has registered 522,778 artisans under its Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme, covering 20 trade areas.

Advertisement

This was disclosed by ITF director-general, Dr. Afiz Ogun, during a joint briefing with the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) on special certification for Nigerian artisans, trained under the SUPA programme in Abuja.

Dr. Ogun detailed the gender distribution of the registered artisans, with 319,467 being male and 203,309 female. Plateau State has the highest registration at 53,133, representing 10.17 per cent of the total, followed by Kano with 43,239 artisans, or 8.27 per cent of the total. Geopolitically, the North-West leads with 141,378 registered artisans, accounting for 27.04 per cent of the total, while the South-South has the least with 35,544, or 6.79 per cent.

“The ITF is currently in robust discussions with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to significantly increase registrations in the South-South region,” Dr. Ogun said.

He emphasised the importance of a well-developed curriculum in the success of skill-up programs. “ITF has created specialised curriculums for the Foundation Program across the 20 trade areas. For SUPA 1, CIPMN has developed the curriculum for Project Management certification, while Prime Atlantic is working on the Industrial Health and Safety curriculum. Additionally, ITF has internally developed the curriculum for Professional Ethics and Patriotism in collaboration with artisan organisations,” he added.

Related News

Italian Luxury Brand Angelo Galasso Unveils Exclusive Collection At The Delborough Lagos

9 hours ago

How To Win Up To $100 Million? Your Guide To The World’s Biggest Lotteries

12 hours ago

Dr. Ogun also highlighted future plans for SUPA 2, stating that the trainings are being designed to meet international standards. He said ITF facilities nationwide will be upgraded to serve as examination centers for certification exams conducted by partnering international awarding bodies.

Registrar of CIPMN, Mr. Henry Mbadiwe, during his briefing focusing on the kick-off of the project management element of the SUPA project, explained that the project management aspect of the SUPA program will equip artisans with essential skills such as risk management, planning, requirement specification, change management, and stakeholder management.

He explained that these project management concepts are intended to elevate the mindset and capabilities of artisans across Nigeria.

Mbadiwe also disclosed that CIPMN and ITF have jointly developed two curricula for the SUPA program. The first curriculum is designed for training the trainers, ensuring that instructors are well-prepared to deliver high-quality education. The second curriculum focuses on learning materials tailored for artisans, covering project management principles relevant to all trade areas.

He said CIPMN’s collaboration with ITF marks a pioneering effort in Nigeria, aiming to transform the informal sector by enhancing the skill levels and professional status of artisans.

Mbadiwe said the strategic vision of the SUPA program is to elevate artisans to an international standard, enabling them to engage in highly skilled, well-regulated professions that are globally recognised.

The registrar said by empowering more unemployed Nigerians with these valuable skills, the program aims to help them create wealth and transition from poverty to prosperity.

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Tags: Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
SendShare10191Tweet6370Share

Other News Updates

Business

Italian Luxury Brand Angelo Galasso Unveils Exclusive Collection At The Delborough Lagos

2025/09/18
Business

How To Win Up To $100 Million? Your Guide To The World’s Biggest Lotteries

2025/09/18
Business

Government Spends N330bn On Social Safety Nets In 9 Months

2025/09/18
Business

Stock Market Lifted By N309bn In Single Day Trading

2025/09/18
Business

RMAFC Advocates Diversification For Economic Growth

2025/09/18
Business

Expert Champions Ethical Procurement, Sustainable Growth

2025/09/18
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Haaland Scores Landmark Goal As City Beat 10-man Napoli In Champions League

Rashford Scores Twice As Barca Beat Newcastle In Champions League Opener

Court Martial Sentences Soldier To Death For Murder

2025 Budget: N’Assembly Seeks Withdrawal Of Contract Circulars

Fubara’s Whereabout Unknown Day After Reinstatement

Wike Defends Midnight Meeting With Fubara Over Rivers Election

Emergencies: ONSA Leads Simulation Exercise To Test National Response Preparedness

Wike Assures Of Non-interference In Fubara’s Choice Of Cabinet

Kwara Government Relocates NYSC Camp Over Insecurity

Sports Reform At Heart Of Nigeria’s 2030 Games Bid ¬— Presidency

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • Football
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.