Joseph Ntung Ari, FCAI
Joseph Ntung Ari is a Nigerian administrator, journalist, and public servant, currently serving as the Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) since 2016. He is known for his contributions to public communication, leadership, and workforce development in Nigeria.
- Date of Birth: December 21, 1960
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Current Position: Director-General/Chief Executive, Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
- Notable Previous Roles:
- General Manager, Plateau Publishing Company
- General Manager, Plateau Radio Television Corporation
Early Life and Education
Joseph Ntung Ari was born in Nigeria and began his educational journey by earning the West African School Certificate. He holds a variety of academic and professional qualifications, including:
- Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
- Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons.)
- Master of Laws (LL.M)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Civil Career
Ari’s professional career began in journalism and communication. He served as:
- News Reporter and Presenter at Plateau Broadcasting Corporation
- Newscaster at Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Lagos
- News Editor and Caster at Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
He later transitioned into public relations and government service, where he held roles including:
- Public Relations Manager, National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria (NICON)
- Director of Press and Public Affairs to two Plateau State Governors
- Sole Administrator and General Manager, Plateau Publishing Company
- General Manager, Plateau Radio Television Corporation
- He became the first Plateau citizen to head both institutions.
At the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), he served in various capacities:
- Director of Public Relations
- Director of Administration and Human Resources
- Director of Business Training Development
- Director-General/Chief Executive (appointed in 2016)
- He introduced key reforms to improve workforce productivity and initiated collaboration with stakeholders in the private and public sectors.
Awards and Honours
- Award of Excellence in Leadership and Human Capital Development – NUJ Plateau State Council
- Leadership Public Service Person of the Year (2022) – Media Entity Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Plateau State Man of the Year Award Team
Memberships and Fellowships
Professional Memberships:
- Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ)
- Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
- Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON)
Fellowships:
- Fellow, Corporate Administration Institute
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)