President Bola Tinubu approves N3.6 billion for the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Skill-Up Artisans Programme, an initiative aimed at further training tailors and supporting Nigeria’s informal sector. According to reports, the funding is allocated under the ITF Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) scheme and is intended to strengthen artisans’ technical and practical skills. The programme focuses on tailors specifically while also forming part of broader efforts to build capacity among skilled informal workers.
Vanguard reports that the programme targets about 200,000 artisans for the 2026 edition, suggesting a nationwide scale for the training activity. The Punch also reports the approval of the N3.6 billion allocation for the ITF skills programme for tailors. Both accounts describe the move as part of government support for informal-sector employment and skills development. The reports do not provide further details on the implementation timeline, specific curriculum components, or distribution mechanism for the funds.
