ITF Denies Plans To Relocate Headquarters From Jos To Abuja

The Industrial Training Fund(ITF) on Friday, 15 August, 2025 denied reports alleging attempts to relocate its headquarters from Jos, Plateau State to Abuja, reports Business today NG.
ITF’S Head of Press and Public Relations, Thomas Ngor, made the clarification through a statement issued on Friday, 15 August, 2025.
BusinessToday NG recalled that the Plateau State House of Assembly had on Thursday, 14 August,2025 during plenary session, passed a resolution rejecting the purported plan to relocate the ITF headquarters from Jos to Abuja.
The House, presided over by Speaker Naanlong Daniel, unanimously resolved that such a move would severely impact the state’s economy and heritage.
The resolution followed a matter of urgent public importance raised by Theodore Bala Maiyaki, lawmaker representing Quaan-Pan South Constituency.
However, the ITF in its statement faulted the Assembly’s position, emphasising its commitment to Jos and Plateau State, citing longstanding historical ties and socio-economic contributions to the region.
The Fund assured the public that neither its management nor the governing council nor the supervising ministry has considered relocating the headquarters. “There is no proposed relocation of the ITF headquarters from Jos, despite the Honourable Member’s claims,” it added.
The ITF also expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with the state government and other stakeholders to address concerns and strengthen cooperation.
“The Fund welcomes dialogue with the state government and relevant stakeholders to address concerns and strengthen collaborative efforts for mutual benefit,” the Fund said in the statement.
The Fund also urged the public to disregard relocation rumours, stating, “In light of the above, the ITF reaffirms its commitment to its heritage and responsibilities in Jos and urges the public to disregard rumours of relocation as unfounded and misleading,” it concluded.