The Industrial Training Fund has Signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian Air Force to establish the framework by which the parties will work together in an effort to nurture a cooperative relationship among the three institutions (ITF, NAF and Equipment and Protective Application International Limited) which will give room for optimal performance as well as enhance productivity.
Speaking at the NAF headquarters in Abuja, the Director General, Industrial Training Fund, Sir Joseph Ari said the MOU will be pursued with vigour and all the seriousness it deserves so that greater success would be the catalyst that will drive their intentions.
He explained that over the years, ITF had redirected it’s focuse on technical, vocational training and education because that is the end thing the world-over adding that the developed nations are where they are today because of the initiative.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal, Oladayo Amao said the Nigerian Air Force is a highly technical Service and technology is the bedrock of all its operations.
Represented by the Chief of Standards and Evaluation, Air Vice Marshal, Olusegun Philip, CAS noted that in line with the focus of the Federal Government in promoting indigenous technology, the Nigerian Air Force has, been looking inwards to gradually wean itself of overdependence on foreign technology and to become more innovative and resourceful.
The Managing Director, Equipment and Protective Application International Limited, Engineer, Kola Balogun however, assured that the MOU entered would be for the overall economic benefit and development of the nation.
The Industrial Training Fund was established about 50 years ago to provide, promote and encourage the acquisition of skills among indigenous manpower to satisfy both the public and private sectors of the economy.
