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Federal Government invests ₦3.6 billion to support 200,000 tailors through the SUPA ProgrammeITF introduces new business incubation model for sustainable artisan development and reduced reliance on foreign skillsScreening underway for candidates to ensure genuine artisans benefit from government-backed support initiatives
Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.
The Federal Government has approved ₦3.6 billion to support about 200,000 tailors under the Industrial Training Fund’s (ITF) Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme, in a major push to strengthen small businesses, expand employment opportunities and build a globally competitive artisan workforce.
The intervention, targeted at one of Nigeria’s largest artisan groups, forms part of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to improve technical and vocational skills while helping small enterprises grow into sustainable businesses.
Nigerian fashion designers to get N3.6 billion to boost their businesses. Credit: Cavan ImagesSource: Getty Images
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