The Coalition for Good Governance and Rule of Law has reacted to the allegations of nepotism and marginalization in the Industrial Training Fund by the Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC). MURIC had called for an immediate investigation of the Director-General of the ITF, Mr Joseph N. Ari, over alleged nepotism, wrongful appointments and marginalisation of Muslims in the running of the agency. However, CGGRL believes that the allegations of nepotism in the ITF was an attempt by MURIC to cause unnecessary distraction in the operations of the agency. According to the group, MURIC was only trying to malign the hard-earned image and reputation of Mr. Ari, who has been reputed to have entrenched “a regime of transparency and accountability in the operations of the ITF since he assumed office.” Addressing a news conference on Monday, CGGRL through its National President/ Convener, Comrade Isaac Ikpa, said it finds it worrisome that MURIC would elect to turn ...