The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced plans to expand its Skills Upgrading and Professional Advancement (SUPA) programme by increasing the number of training centres from 800 to at least 1,500.According to Mr. Ogun, the first phase of SUPA tr… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader ITF onboards 100,000 artisans for SUPA training programme By Busola Bamidele on March 3, 2025 The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced plans to expand its Skills Upgrading and Professional Advancement (SUPA) programme by increasing the number of training centres from 800 to at least 1,500. According to Mr. Ogun, the first phase of SUPA training, lasting six to eight weeks, will culminate in a certification exam. Successful candidates will proceed to Phase 2 for technical training in their chosen trades. Read also: ITF onboards 100,000 artisans for SUPA training programme SMEDAN backs SME growth at Omniverse Africa Summit Equatorial Guinea tops africa's GDP per capita rankings in 2025 Katsina invests N105bn in agriculture, water to boost economy FG to invest $122bn in energy diversification The full list of 100,000 onboarded trainees will be published on both the SUPA website (www.supa.itf.gov.ng) and ITF's official website (www.itf.gov.ng). To enhance training quality, ITF is collaborating with original equipment manufacturers for bulk purchases of training equipment. Additionally, it is working with the Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA) to secure job placements for graduates while finalizing a business incubation structure for entrepreneurship opportunities.

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