Finding the right ITF office is one of those things that should be simple but rarely is. The Industrial Training Fund operates area offices across Nigeria‘s states, and depending on where your business is registered or where your employees are based, you may need to visit a specific office for contribution remittances, SIWES coordination, certificate collection, or compliance documentation.
This article lists ITF area office locations across Nigeria with their addresses, organised by state and region, so you can find the one relevant to your business without unnecessary back and forth.
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What Is the ITF and Why Do Area Offices Matter?
The Industrial Training Fund was established on 8 October 1971 under Decree 47 of 1971, with its headquarters along Miango Road, Jos, Plateau State. Its mandate covers human capital development through skills acquisition, industrial training, and administration of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).
The Fund maintains area offices spread across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. These offices handle employer registration, contribution remittances, SIWES registration and coordination, training reimbursements, and the issuance of compliance certificates. For businesses applying for ITF certificates as part of government procurement documentation, the area office covering their state is the primary point of contact.
ITF also maintains a Corporate Headquarters at Plot 440, Area 5, Maitama District, Abuja, FCT, which handles federal-level administration and policy matters separately from the area offices that serve businesses on the ground.
ITF Area Office Locations by State
South West
Lagos, Victoria Island No. 18A, Elsie Femi Pearse Street, off Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Email: itflagos@itf.gov.ng
Lagos, Ikeja No. 144, Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos State. Phone: 08067022964 Email: itfikeja@itf.gov.ng
Lagos, Ilupeju No. 7, Olusoji Idowu Street, Obanikoro Bus Stop, Ilupeju, Lagos State. Email: itfilupeju@itf.gov.ng
Lagos, Apapa 9, Wharf Road, Kariko Tower, Apapa, P.M.B. 1042, Apapa, Lagos State. Phone: +234 1 5872254, 5872257
Lagos, Ojota 28, Olorunfunmi Street, Oregun, Olososun, behind Philips Factory, Ojota, Lagos State. Phone: +234 1 4964428, 4964733
Lagos, Ikorodu AVIS Center, 15, Itoikin Road, Akasolori, Ikorodu, Lagos State. Phone: 08033793820 Email: itfikorodu@itf.gov.ng
Ogun State, Abeokuta 2nd Floor, Federal Secretariat, Kobape Road, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Phone: +234 39 244372, 245284
Ondo State, Akure Okuta-Elerinla Estate, Adeola Alabi Street, Ilesha Garage, behind Mobil Petrol Station, Akure, P.M.B. 646, Ondo State. Phone: +234 34 242833
Oyo State, Ibadan Queen Elizabeth Road, near PHCN Office, Agodi Total Garden, Ibadan, Oyo State. Phone: 08032084038 Email: itfibadan@itf.gov.ng
Kwara State, Ilorin Asa Dam Road, off Fate Road, Ilorin, Kwara State. Phone: 08102077521 Email: itfilorin@itf.gov.ng
South East
Abia State, Aba No. 74, Onyike Street, off Omoba Road, Ogbor Hill, P.M.B. 7017, Aba, Abia State. Phone: +234 82 221168
Anambra State, Awka 3, Okoyeukwu Close, off Okpuno Road, Awka, Anambra State.
Enugu State, Enugu Kilometer 12/13, Emene Abakaliki Expressway, P.M.B. 01007, Enugu, Enugu State.
Imo State, Owerri Plot P/1, Housing Area E, New Owerri, Imo State. Phone: 07067560555, 08038501673 Email: itfowerri@itf.gov.ng
South South
Rivers State, Port Harcourt (Trans-Amadi) Plot 101, Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout, RIVOC Road, P.M.B. 5765, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Phone: 08035806231 Email: itfp-harcourt@itf.gov.ng
Rivers State, Port Harcourt (Rumuokwuta) No. 1, Birabi Street, GRA Phase 1, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Phone: 08033366269 Email: itfrumuokwuta@itf.gov.ng
Edo State, Benin City No. 180, Ekenwa Road, opposite Bendel Wood Industry Ltd., P.M.B. 0003, Benin City, Edo State. Phone: +234 52 257290, 257154
Delta State, Warri No. 117, Ajamimogha Road, opposite Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, Delta State.
Cross River State, Calabar Block G, Northern Industrial Layout, Ikot Ansa, Murtala Mohammed Highway, opposite SPC Junction, P.M.B. 1301, Calabar, Cross River State. Phone: +234 87 230493
Akwa Ibom State, Uyo No. 6, Esuene Street, off Abak Road, by Federal Housing, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Email: itfuyo@itf.gov.ng
North West
Kano State, Kano Challawa Road, P.M.B. 3222, Kano, Kano State. Phone: +234 64 661210, 666705, 08023094247
Kano State, Yankaba 120/124, Kawaji Layout, off Hadejia Road, P.M.B. 3241, Yankaba, Kano State. Phone: +234 64 649132, 646983
Kaduna State, Kaduna Investment House, KIFC Building, 27, Ali Akilu Road, Ahmadu Bello Way, Kaduna, Kaduna State. Phone: +234 62 235422
Katsina State, Katsina Dutsin-Ma Road, opposite Katsina Steel Rolling Mill Guest House, P.M.B. 2157, Katsina, Katsina State. Phone: +234 65 434246
Zamfara State, Gusau Along Sokoto Expressway Bye-Pass, opposite Aibasu Nigeria Limited, Gusau, Zamfara State. Phone: 08036518499 Email: itfgusau@itf.gov.ng
Sokoto State, Sokoto No. 2, Kaduna Road, off Gusau Road, Sokoto, Sokoto State.
North East
Plateau State, Jos (ITF Headquarters) ITF Headquarters Office Complex, Miango Road, opposite Low Cost Building, P.M.B. 2199, Jos, Plateau State. Training: 08060625143 | Training Contribution: 08185596681 | SIWES: 08023529251
Bauchi State, Bauchi Murtala Mohammed Way, along Federal Low Cost Bye-Pass, P.M.B. 1270, Bauchi, Bauchi State. Phone: +234 77 543363
Borno State, Maiduguri 1st Floor, Federal Secretariat, Jos Road, P.M.B. 1010, Maiduguri, Borno State. Phone: 08038420227, 08034314965 Email: itfmaiduguri@itf.gov.ng
Adamawa State, Yola 26, Ahmadu Bello Way, P.M.B. 2200, Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State.
North Central
FCT, Abuja (Corporate Headquarters) Plot 440, Area 5, Maitama District, P.M.B. 126, Abuja, FCT.
FCT, Abuja (Maitama Area Office) ITF House, Plot 421, Ademola Adetokumbo Crescent, behind PHCN Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja, FCT. Phone: +234 9 4138145-6, 4135315
FCT, Gwagwalada Energy House, Plot 3271B, Umaru Yar’Adua Way, Airport Road, Lugbe, Abuja, FCT. Phone: 08035892831 Email: itfgwagwalada@itf.gov.ng
Niger State, Minna 1st Floor, Ahmadu Bello House, Shiroro Road, P.M.B. 158, Minna, Niger State. Phone: 08066645498, 08037015240 Email: itfminna@itf.gov.ng
Benue State, Makurdi Behind UTF Motors, near Bridge Road, opposite First Bank Plc, New Otukpo Road, P.M.B. 102050, Makurdi, Benue State. Phone: 08035758490, 08066431564 Email: itfmakurdi@itf.gov.ng
Kogi State, Lokoja Near Radio Kogi, Secretariat Kabba/Okene Road, Lokoja, Kogi State.
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ITF Area Offices at a Glance
| State | City | Key Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Abia | Aba | +234 82 221168 |
| Adamawa | Yola | PMB 2200, Jimeta |
| Akwa Ibom | Uyo | itfuyo@itf.gov.ng |
| Anambra | Awka | Off Okpuno Road |
| Bauchi | Bauchi | +234 77 543363 |
| Benue | Makurdi | itfmakurdi@itf.gov.ng |
| Borno | Maiduguri | itfmaiduguri@itf.gov.ng |
| Cross River | Calabar | +234 87 230493 |
| Delta | Warri | Ajamimogha Road |
| Edo | Benin City | +234 52 257290 |
| Enugu | Enugu | Emene Abakaliki Expressway |
| FCT | Abuja (Maitama) | +234 9 4138145 |
| FCT | Gwagwalada/Lugbe | itfgwagwalada@itf.gov.ng |
| Imo | Owerri | itfowerri@itf.gov.ng |
| Kaduna | Kaduna | +234 62 235422 |
| Kano | Kano | +234 64 661210 |
| Katsina | Katsina | +234 65 434246 |
| Kogi | Lokoja | Kabba/Okene Road |
| Kwara | Ilorin | itfilorin@itf.gov.ng |
| Lagos | Victoria Island | itflagos@itf.gov.ng |
| Lagos | Ikeja | itfikeja@itf.gov.ng |
| Lagos | Apapa | +234 1 5872254 |
| Lagos | Ikorodu | itfikorodu@itf.gov.ng |
| Niger | Minna | itfminna@itf.gov.ng |
| Ogun | Abeokuta | +234 39 244372 |
| Ondo | Akure | +234 34 242833 |
| Oyo | Ibadan | itfibadan@itf.gov.ng |
| Plateau | Jos (HQ) | 08060625143 |
| Rivers | Port Harcourt | itfp-harcourt@itf.gov.ng |
| Sokoto | Sokoto | Kaduna Road |
| Zamfara | Gusau | itfgusau@itf.gov.ng |
What to Bring When Visiting an ITF Area Office
Whether you are visiting for registration, contribution remittance, or to collect a compliance certificate, having the right documents with you saves a second trip.
For employer registration, bring your Certificate of Incorporation, CAC Status Report, Tax Identification Number printout, and a list of employees with their details. For contribution remittance, come with your remittance schedule showing each employee’s name, salary, and the calculated contribution amount. If you are collecting a compliance certificate for procurement purposes, confirm with the area office whether the certificate can be collected in person or is issued by post or courier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ITF office should my business use if it is based in Abuja?
Businesses in the FCT typically deal with the Maitama Area Office at Plot 421, Ademola Adetokumbo Crescent, behind PHCN Headquarters. There is also a second FCT office covering Gwagwalada and surrounding areas at Energy House, Plot 3271B, Umaru Yar’Adua Way, Airport Road, Lugbe.
Can I submit ITF documents at any area office or must I use the one in my state?
Employer registration and contribution remittances are generally handled by the area office covering your company’s registered state. If your business operates across multiple states, it is worth confirming with ITF whether contributions are centralised or handled per-state.
Does ITF have offices in all 36 states?
ITF operates area offices across most Nigerian states, though some states are served by the nearest major city office rather than a dedicated in-state location. The Fund maintains over 70 offices nationwide when you include all area offices, skills training centres, and model skills training centres.
What is the difference between the ITF Headquarters in Jos and the Corporate Headquarters in Abuja?
The Headquarters along Miango Road in Jos is the original administrative base and handles ITF’s core operational management. The Corporate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja handles federal government liaison, policy matters, and senior-level administration. Businesses dealing with standard compliance matters typically work through the area office covering their state rather than either headquarters.
How do I confirm the current address of my nearest ITF office?
Office addresses and contact details can be confirmed through ITF’s official website at itf.gov.ng or by calling the nearest area office listed here. Physical addresses have occasionally changed as ITF has expanded its office network, so verifying before a visit is a good habit, particularly for offices outside major commercial cities.
Conclusion: Know Your Nearest Office Before You Need It
Most businesses only think about ITF area offices when a compliance certificate is due or a procurement deadline is approaching. By then, finding the right address and gathering the right documents becomes urgent rather than straightforward.
Having the address of your nearest area office on file, along with the contact email, puts you ahead of that pressure. Whether you are based in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, or any of the other states covered above, the information you need to locate and contact your ITF office is in this article.
Obtain Your ITF Certificate
Let us help you obtain your Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate quickly and hassle-free. Our experts provide reliable support throughout the application process, ensuring your business meets all statutory compliance requirements.
