The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced plans to address outstanding training reimbursement payments owed to employers who trained their staff under its programmes.
This was disclosed during the 12th Stakeholders’ Interactive Forum hosted by the ITF Lekki Area Office on February 12, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, where employers, HR leaders, learning and development professionals, and industry stakeholders gathered to discuss skills development and workforce productivity.
Speaking at the event, the Area Manager of the Lekki Area Office, Kemi Abayeh, acknowledged concerns raised by employers regarding delays in training reimbursement and assured stakeholders that the issue is already receiving attention.
She said, “We appreciate the feedback from employers and stakeholders. Efforts are underway to address outstanding reimbursements, and we remain committed to improving service delivery and strengthening collaboration with industry.”
Several stakeholders at the forum emphasized the importance of timely reimbursement, noting that many organizations invest heavily in staff training under ITF programmes with the expectation that approved claims will be processed promptly.
Chairman of the occasion and MD/CEO of Computer Warehouse Group, Adewale Adeyipo, also highlighted the growing importance of workforce development in today’s competitive economy.
According to him, “Organizations are increasingly seeing learning as an investment rather than an expense. When training is aligned with industry needs, it strengthens productivity and long-term competitiveness.”
Stakeholders also used the forum to commend the quality and impact of ITF training programmes while calling for continued improvements in collaboration between the Fund and employers who contribute to the scheme.
