Afiz Oluwatoyin

Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin is a Nigerian surgeon, educator and public administrator currently serving as Director General and chief Executive Officer of Industrial Training Fund (ITF), appointed by President Bola Tinubu since 2023.[1][2]

Career

Oluwatoyin began his career as a dental surgeon and as an educator focused on curriculum design, youth mentorship, and vocational capacity building. He practiced for four decades before transiting into public administration in October 2023 when he was appointed as Director General and chief Executive Officer of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) by President Bola Tinubu.[3][4]

At the ITF, Oluwatoyin initiated several policies and programs including Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) focused on providing advanced technical training to artisans in information and communication technology (ICT), electrical installations, fashion, plumbing and others with certifications and licensing and startup packs.[5][6] He coordinates skills acquisition program, the Technical Skills Development Project (TSDP) in partnership with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) training youths practical skills for employability and entrepreneurship in specialized trades and occupations. He is credited for establishing vocational training partnerships with foreign institutions and chambers of commerce in countries including Turkey.[5][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Tinubu right in appointing Ogun as ITF DG - Nigerian..." Daily Trust. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  2. ↑ "ITF DG, Afiz Ogun Visits Ondo State Artisans' Group Headquarter to Validate Support for Artisans Development in Ondo State". Path News Magazine. 2025-09-29. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  3. ↑ Augustine, Saint (2024-06-19). "You Are A Blessing To Nigeria, Youths Tell ITF Boss, Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun". Prime Time Reporters. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  4. ↑ Anichukwueze, Donatus (2023-10-13). "Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For ITF, SON, CAC, 11 Others". Channels Television. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  5. 1 2 Chukwuka, Kingsley (2026-04-21). "How ITF Ogun's Vision Is Lifting Millions Of Youth Out of Poverty | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  6. ↑ Arinze, Alinnor (2024-06-26). "Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun: Revolutionizing ITF Through Efficient Leadership". P.M.EXPRESS. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  7. ↑ Jeremiah, Urowayino (2024-06-04). "Stakeholders hail ITF boss, Oluwatoyin for empowering millions of youths". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
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