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ITF DG, Mr. Ari Receives Plateau Man of the Year Award on February 5, Wins Fellowship Award by UK based Agency

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4 years ago

January 3, 2023

By Eze Okechukwu,
Abuja

The Director General of Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mr. Joseph Ntung Ari has ended the year on high notes, scooping multiple awards as the Plateau State Man of the Year 2022 in addition to a Fellowship Award by the Occupational, Safety and Health Association; a United Kingdom based association.
Mr. Ari who was voted the Plateau Man of the Year 2022 award, following an online votes by plateau people home and abroad as monitored between December 21st – December 31st, 2022 and confirmed by the Organizers of the event would be presented the award on February 5th,2023 at the Tamarald Event Center, Jos the plateau state capital.

Similarly,confering the fellowship honour on Mr Ari, the UK based Agency said the award was in recognition of the DG’s invaluable contributions to entrenching occupational health and safety in the Fund and ensuring that contributing employers adhere to occupational health and safety standards.

In his response, the Director General of ITF, Mr. Ari expressed delight and appreciated the Association for the award, noting that as the foremost human capacity development organisation in Nigeria, the ITF was charged with the responsibility of setting and maintaining training standards in all sectors of the economy and monitor adherence amongst other responsibilities.
“In the discharge of our mandate, the ITF has over the years implemented several training programmes in occupational health and safety for both staff of the Fund and our stakeholders, he noted.“

He said It was in recognition of the important place of occupational health and safety in organisations that the ITF made it a key criterion for granting training reimbursement to contributing employers.

According to him, “this is aimed at encouraging employers of labour to carry out safety training and adhere to safety protocols in their various organisations.“

Ari stressed that he is greatly delighted and honoured to have been conferred with the award of an Honorary Fellow of this great Association which he said is not only a rare privilege but also an encouragement to do more.

He also noted that the Year 2022 was a good year for ITF in terms of awards received and the achievements that were recorded despite the difficult operational environment.
Ari said ITF was committed more than ever to the full actualisation of its mandate for the overall economic and industrial growth of Nigeria in line with the vision of the Federal Government.

It would be recalled that earlier in the year, the National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) presented the ITF Director General with an Award of Excellence for Exceptional Contribution to Human Resource Development and likewise the Business Education and Examinations Council (BEEC) who presented the DG an Award for Excellence in Youths Empowerment through training.

Other awards include the Leadership Newspaper Public Service Person of the Year Award for 2022, the Award for Manpower Training in the Extractive Sector on the Plateau by the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Association, the Honorary Fellow Award by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and the Award of Excellence in Human Capacity Development by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) among several others.

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NYP Names Ogbor, Yerima Directors in 2026/2027 Leadership Team

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7 hours ago

November 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Nigeria Youths in Politics (NYP) has appointed two young professionals, Ogbor Christian Oghenetega and Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, as Directors of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, and Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, respectively, in its 2026/2027 National Working Committee (NWC).

The appointments, approved by the organisation’s leadership, are aimed at strengthening its institutional capacity, promoting innovation, expanding youth participation and enhancing resource mobilisation to advance its objectives of promoting youth involvement in politics, leadership and governance.

In a statement signed on Tuesday in Abuja, NYP President, Hon. Blessing Oyefeso, said the appointments were based on the appointees’ professional backgrounds, leadership experience, entrepreneurial abilities and commitment to youth development and national progress.

Oyefeso expressed confidence that their wealth of experience, innovative ideas and dedication to service would contribute significantly to the organisation’s growth and the successful implementation of its programmes and strategic initiatives.

Ogbor, a real estate entrepreneur and property development professional from Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, holds a degree in Science Laboratory Chemistry from Delta State University, Abraka.

He has experience in real estate investment, property development, project coordination and team leadership, with professional interests in technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership.

A strong advocate of youth empowerment and national development, Ogbor is passionate about encouraging young Nigerians to participate actively in politics and governance.

In his new capacity as Director of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, he is expected to spearhead innovative initiatives, develop youth-oriented programmes, promote entrepreneurship and digital innovation, and facilitate capacity-building opportunities to equip young people with relevant skills and leadership values.

Similarly, Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, an architect, entrepreneur and construction professional from Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, brings more than 10 years of experience in architectural design, construction management, project development and consultancy.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Education (MEd) in Architecture. He began his professional career at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, where he acquired valuable industry experience and participated in projects involving international institutions, including the United Nations (UN) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Yerima is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Yericon-Towersix Integrated Services Ltd., an architecture and construction firm, where he provides strategic and technical leadership in design, construction, consultancy and project development.

As Director of Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, he is expected to develop sustainable fundraising strategies, identify strategic partnerships, engage potential donors and institutional supporters, and mobilise financial and non-financial resources to support the organisation’s programmes and activities.

His experience in strategic planning, project management, entrepreneurship and institutional development is expected to strengthen the organisation’s resource mobilisation framework and long-term sustainability.

The Nigeria Youths in Politics is a youth-focused political and civic engagement organisation committed to promoting active participation by young Nigerians in the country’s political processes, leadership and governance.

Through advocacy, political education, mentorship, capacity development, strategic partnerships and grassroots mobilisation, the organisation seeks to equip young people with leadership skills, encourage democratic participation, influence public policy and ensure that their voices and interests are represented in national decision-making.

The organisation maintains that meaningful youth participation is critical to building a responsive, accountable and sustainable democratic society.

Congratulating the appointees, Oyefeso urged them to bring their professional expertise, creativity and commitment to service to bear on their respective assignments.

He also charged them to work closely with other members of the National Working Committee to advance the organisation’s vision, strengthen its structures and implement impactful programmes that would create opportunities for young Nigerians.

The appointments take effect within the 2026/2027 National Working Committee cycle as NYP continues efforts to strengthen its structures and expand its impact in youth political engagement, empowerment and national development.

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