ITF Jalingo Office Commences Operations, Offers Skill Development Services

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Nigeria's premier human capital development agency, has officially commenced operations at its newly established Jalingo Area Office, bringing a wide range of capacity-building services to the doorstep of organizations and individuals in Taraba State.

The take-off of the new office was made possible through the support of the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, whose administration provided the enabling environment for the smooth establishment of the office. The creation of the Jalingo Area Office was approved by the Director-General and Chief Executive of the ITF, Dr. Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin.

With this development, companies, institutions, and organizations—both public and private—can now access various ITF programmes and services locally without the need to travel outside the state.

Key services available at the Jalingo Area Office include:

• Processing of company registration and compliance certificates
• Direct training, retraining, and human capital development for organizations
• Administration and supervision of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) for tertiary institutions
• Special intervention and empowerment programmes targeted at youth development

Speaking on the development, the Area Manager, Engr. Abdullahi Zubairu, urged stakeholders in the state to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the new office to enhance workforce capacity and promote skills acquisition.

"The ITF remains committed to driving national development through practical training and empowerment. With our presence now in Jalingo, we look forward to collaborating with institutions, companies, and individuals in Taraba State," he said.

The ITF Jalingo Area Office is located behind Sadiqu Shehu and Sons Ltd. Filling Station, adjacent to Zenith Bank, Road Block, Jalingo, Taraba State.

For further inquiries and access to services, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the office during working hours.