About 100,000 trainees participating in the second phase of the Industrial Training Fund’s Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme nationwide will sit for examinations on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. According to him, it will evaluate trainees’ proficiency in the soft skills components of the SUPA curriculum, including project management, occupational health and safety, and professional ethics—key modules designed to enhance artisans’ capabilities to meet global standards. He emphasised that internationally accredited certifications would reduce unemployment and address related socio-economic challenges by equipping artisans with marketable skills. He noted that successful trainees who have completed the process receive certifications that validate their skills for direct employment, international placements, or self-employment. Dr Ogun commended the Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN), Abuja, for its pivotal role in implementing the SUPA programme.