The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has dismissed claims that its headquarters is being moved from Jos, describing the reports as “unfounded and misleading.”
Mr. Thomas Ngor, Head of Press and Public Relations at the ITF, made this clarification in a statement on Friday in Jos.
Ngor said the Fund’s attention was drawn to reports alleging an attempt to relocate its headquarters, following concerns raised recently during plenary by Plateau lawmaker, Prof. Theodore Maiyaki (APC/ Quaan-Pan South) in the state House of Assembly.
He explained that the relocation of a federal agency involved several processes, none of which had been initiated or considered by the ITF or its supervising ministry.
“Neither the Management nor the Governing Council of the ITF, nor its supervising ministry, which is the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has considered any relocation,” he maintained.
Ngor stressed that the ITF remained committed to fostering industrial and economic growth in Plateau State and Nigeria at large, with Jos as the central hub of its operations for the foreseeable future.
“The ITF deeply values its longstanding historical ties and socio-economic contributions to Plateau State, which have been integral to its identity since 1976 when the Fund’s headquarters was relocated from Lagos to Jos,” he stated.
He added that the Fund was open to dialogue with the state government and other stakeholders to address concerns and strengthen collaboration for mutual benefit.
Ngor reaffirmed the ITF’s commitment to its heritage and responsibilities in Jos, urging the public to disregard the relocation rumour.
