Chemical and Allied Products Plc has completed its first NABTEB-certified assessments for trainees of the CAP Painters Academy, marking a significant step toward standardising technical skills and expanding economic opportunities within Nigeria’s decorative paints sector.
The assessment, conducted in partnership with the National Business and Technical Examinations Board, tested 31 trainees on both theoretical knowledge and practical application in painting and decoration. It represents the first time participants of the CAP Painters Academy have been evaluated under a nationally recognised certification framework, aligning industry training with formal technical standards.
The collaboration between CAP PLC and NABTEB, formalized in September, is designed to professionalize the decorative paints value chain by combining industry-driven expertise with nationally accepted certification. The initiative is expected to improve employability, strengthen professional credibility, and support entrepreneurship among painters operating largely within Nigeria’s informal sector.
Managing Director of CAP PLC, Bolarin Okunowo, described the assessment as a major milestone in the academy’s evolution. She said integrating nationally recognised testing and certification would help build a stronger pipeline of qualified painters while equipping young people with practical skills that translate into sustainable income opportunities.
According to her, the company is proud of the trainees who completed the assessments and is working toward expanding the programme to reach more participants across the country. She added that the initiative reflects CAP’s broader commitment to human capital development by addressing skills gaps, improving quality standards, and increasing access to technical training within the painting profession.
The CAP Painters Academy, established in 2019, has trained and certified more than 6,000 painters across 17 states. The academy focuses on practical skills development, technical knowledge, and business readiness, enabling painters to operate more competitively and transition toward self-reliance and entrepreneurship.
Industry observers note that the introduction of NABTEB-certified assessments could help formalise a sector dominated by informal operators, improve service quality, and open pathways for small-scale painters to access better jobs, contracts, and business growth opportunities.
