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ITF SUPA Artisans Screening

Analysis based on 26 articles · First reported Jul 11, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Sentiment
20
Attention
1
Articles
26
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The SUPA programme is expected to improve the quality of Nigeria's skilled workforce, potentially boosting productivity in construction and manufacturing sectors. It may reduce unemployment and underemployment, positively impacting the economy in the long term.

vocational training construction manufacturing
Event Summary

The Nigeria — Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has commenced nationwide screening of 225,000 practising artisans under the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme, a Federal Government initiative to enhance skills, certification, and employment opportunities. The screening is conducted simultaneously across all 36 states and the FCT. Participants will undergo free 3.5-month training, receive transportation stipends, and earn internationally recognized certifications. The programme offers three exit pathways: business incubation, domestic job placement, and overseas employment. The 2025 pilot phase was successful, with certification exams supervised by Alberk QA Technic of Turkiye. The ITF is expanding partnerships with international certification bodies. The programme aims to implement President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and reduce reliance on foreign labour.

Entities Involved
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Nigeria — Industrial Training Fund
The ITF is implementing the SUPA programme, screening and training 225,000 artisans nationwide, enhancing its role in human capital development.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Nigeria
The programme aims to upskill Nigerian artisans, reduce unemployment, and enhance global competitiveness, benefiting the national economy.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 25.0
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Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun
As ITF Director-General, he leads the SUPA programme, announcing screening phases, certification milestones, and incubation preparations.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Bola Tinubu
The SUPA programme is part of President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to strengthen the skilled workforce and improve livelihoods.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Nancy Ndidiamaka Ekong
As Director of ITF's Technical and Vocational Skills Training Department, she oversees the screening process and communicates programme details.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Kashim Shettima
Vice President launched the SUPA programme in February 2026 and directed ITF to scale it up.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Alberk QA Technic
Supervised international certification exams for 2025 SUPA beneficiaries, ensuring global recognition.
Importance 25.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Nigeria — National Board for Technical Education
Collaborates with ITF to ensure proper trade testing and certification for artisans.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Nigeria — National Business and Technical Examinations Board
Partners with ITF in the screening process to certify artisans.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Nigeria — Standards Organisation of Nigeria
Involved in the screening to align artisans with global standards.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Nigeria — National Identity Management Commission
Assists in verifying artisan identities during screening.
Importance 15.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Turkey
Turkey is the home country of Alberk QA Technic, which provided certification supervision.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Thomas Ngor
As ITF Director of Press and Public Relations, he issued statements about the screening exercise.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Nigeria — Industrial Training Fund related ↔ Nigeria
Nigeria — Industrial Training Fund related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Nigeria — Industrial Training Fund related ↔ Kashim Shettima
Nigeria related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Nigeria related ↔ Kashim Shettima
Nigeria related ↔ Nigeria — National Board for Technical Education
Bola Tinubu related ↔ Kashim Shettima
Bola Tinubu related ↔ Nigeria — National Board for Technical Education
Kashim Shettima related ↔ Nigeria — National Board for Technical Education
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