NITAD confers fellowship award on ITF DG, 14 others

Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD) has conferred the Director General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, and 14 others with Fellowship Awards of the Institute.

Presenting the award during the investiture in Lagos, NITAD President, Mr. James Bulus, FITD, commended Dr. Ogun for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of training, skills acquisition, and human capital development in Nigeria.

He noted that under Dr. Ogun’s leadership, the ITF has expanded its training programmes, introduced innovative initiatives such as the Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme, and strengthened collaborations with local and international partners to enhance Nigeria’s industrial competitiveness.

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“Dr. Ogun is a trailblazer, whose passion for developing people has positively impacted the learning and development landscape in this country. His achievements at the ITF have repositioned the Fund to meet the evolving manpower needs of our nation,” Bulus stated.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Ogun, who dedicated the award to the ITF family and stakeholders in the training and development ecosystem, described it as an honour and a responsibility.

“This recognition is not only a personal milestone but also a testament to the collective efforts of all those who share in the vision of advancing human capital development in Nigeria,” he said, adding that, “Having served as a trainer for over three decades, this honour affirms my lifelong journey and passion for developing people—which is why many fondly call me ‘Teacher Afiz.’”

Dr. Ogun also extended appreciation to NITAD, ITF workforce, and stakeholders and pledged to continue championing initiatives that bridge skills gaps, empower artisans and professionals, and build a globally competitive Nigerian workforce.