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Nigeria's Industrial Training Fund begins screening of 100,000 artisans
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Nigeria's Industrial Training Fund begins screening of 100,000 artisans

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has begun screening 100,000 artisans for its Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA).
  • The program offers free technical training, international certification, and job placement support in trades like plumbing and tailoring.
  • SUPA aims to upskill artisans to global standards, provide industry-standard licensing, and create a national registry of skilled workers.

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has launched its annual screening process for the Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA), aiming to assess 100,000 artisans nationwide. The initiative kicked off in Lagos, where over 3,000 participants were registered.

The programme spans dozens of sectors, including garment making, tiling, plumbing, welding, automobile, crop production, domestic electrical installations, and scaffolding.

— Hassan SaumanMr. Hassan Sauman described the wide range of trades covered by the SUPA program.

The SUPA program is designed to equip artisans with free technical training, internationally recognized certifications, and job placement assistance across various trades, including plumbing, tailoring, welding, and automobile repair. Mr. Hassan Sauman from the ITF's Technical Vocational Skills Training Development Department highlighted that the program aligns with President Bola Tinubu's administration's transformation agenda.

The programme was part of the strategies of actualising the transformation agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

— Hassan SaumanMr. Hassan Sauman explained the program's connection to the current administration's goals.

Sauman emphasized that the core objective is to enhance artisans' skills to meet global standards, enabling them to compete internationally. Qualifying participants will receive structured vocational training, industry-standard licensing, and essential toolkits. The program spans numerous sectors, from garment making and tiling to electrical installations and scaffolding.

The core objective of the SUPA programme was to add value by upskilling artisans in their various trades.

— Hassan SaumanMr. Hassan Sauman stated the primary aim of the SUPA program.

He also stressed that the SUPA program is entirely free, warning participants against any individuals demanding payment. The program has three main goals: upskilling artisans to global standards through training, providing exposure to international certification for global practice, and collaborating with institutions for potential job placements. A significant aim is for the Federal Government to maintain a directory of artisans to track their progress and connect them with local and international markets.

The SUPA programme is completely free. If anybody says that you should pay any money, I think you should let us know, so that we will know how to deal with the person squarely.

— Hassan SaumanMr. Hassan Sauman warned participants about potential scams related to the program.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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