Gov Laong Celebrates ITF Boss, Sir Ari @ 62

Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has congratulated the Director General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Sir Joseph Ari on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, describing him as an astute administrator and reliable supporter of the Rescue Administration.

In a goodwill message to Sir Ari, the governor said as an accomplished professional, his impact has over the yeas not only been felt in the Nigerian media space, but also in administration and corporate governance.

Governor Lalong noted that in all the various assignments at both State and federal levels, the ITF boss has remained focused and consistent in his drive for excellence, service and patriotism.

He also praised the celebrant for repositioning the ITF for effective service delivery, noting that under his watch, the Fund has continued to carry out its core mandate of training requisite manpower needed for Nigeria’s development and socio-economic growth.

According to the governor, Ari’s responsible and forward-looking leadership at ITF has given many youths, women and men that required skills, leading to the creation of jobs, poverty eradication and emergence of entrepreneurs currently making impact in various sectors of the nation’s economy.

Governor Lalong stated that as a ‘reliable supporter of the Rescue Administration’, Sir Ari has added value and used his office to support the human capital development agenda of the government through strategic partnership and active participation in political activities.

While wishing the ITF boss more years of good health, God’s protection and divine wisdom, the Plateau State Chief Executive charged him to continue carrying out his philanthropic and charity works as well as being committed to religious obligations as a Knight of the Catholic Church.

The governor further tasked him not to relent in mentoring more youths in the act of service, resilience and excellence as part of his patriotic duty to the country and humanity at large.