In a bid to address the growing skills gap in Nigeria’s paint industry, the Chemicals and Allied Products (CAP) Plc and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) have partnered to develop the workforce and position painting as a variable career path for young Nigerians.
The collaboration will help professionalise Nigeria’s painting industry by certifying painters and addressing the sector’s widening skills gap.
Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the CAP Painters Academy, Lawani Meka, chief examination officer of NABTEB, commended the paint manufacturer for its role in advancing technical and vocational education in Nigeria, stating that the partnership demonstrates how the private sector can drive professionalisation in critical industries.
Meka stated that the board will accredit the academy and provide standardised national certification for painters who undergo training, giving them stronger professional recognition and credibility in the labour market.
“By accrediting the CAP Painters Academy, we are ensuring that painters receive nationally recognised certification that enhances their employability and credibility. CAP’s commitment to building human capital is exemplary, and NABTEB is proud to support this journey,” he said.
Jethro Iruobe, chief operating officer, CAP, highlighted the academy as a flagship initiative in the company’s vision to build human capital and strengthen painters’ professional capabilities.
“Marking five years of the CAP Painters Academy is both a celebration of impact and a reminder of the bold vision we set out with. What began as an idea has grown into a nationwide movement that has trained thousands of painters, raised professional standards, and created new opportunities for young Nigerians.
“While we are proud of the journey so far, this milestone also strengthens our commitment to scale even bigger, ensuring painting is not just a trade but a pathway to dignity, entrepreneurship, and lasting success,” Iruobe said.