The Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) PLC, a leading manufacturer of premium paints and coatings in Nigeria is pushing for skills upgrade among painters to the ever-growing industry demand.
The organisation also urged painters to adopt better techniques and practices to deliver higher-quality finishes and meet rising market expectations.
Charles Michael, CAP’s capability development manager, at the just concluded West Africa Coatings Show held recently in Lagos, emphasized that beyond product quality, achieving durable and professional finishes depends significantly on painters’ technical competence, particularly in surface preparation and application techniques.
“The market is evolving, and expectations are higher,” he noted. “For painters to remain competitive and deliver consistent results, there must be an industry-wide commitment to skills development and continuous training.”
“Equally important is fostering transparent communication and trust between applicators and manufacturers, this is not only good practice but essential for ensuring consistent quality and building lasting industry credibility.”
The event was a three-day exhibition and conference uniting over 3,000 manufacturers, applicators, distributors, and technical experts to explore innovations, address skill gaps, and strengthen collaboration across the entire coatings value chain, from raw materials to formulation.
Ijeoma Barnaby‑Nsikak, regional sales manager, CAP, in a panel discussion, highlighted that Dulux collaborates with property developers, architects, and project owners to optimize building specifications, pinpointing cost-effective solutions within their product range that align with design goals and durability standards.
This collaborative approach, she said, not only helps to optimize project budgets but also ensures that clients benefit from long-lasting, aesthetically superior finishes.
Through this model, Dulux reinforces its position as a trusted partner in delivering high-quality, commercially viable solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
This focus on capability and top-quality finishes aligns with CAP PLC’s broader investment in workforce development through its Painters Academy, which has trained over three thousand Nigerians in modern application techniques, safety practices, and professional finishing standards.
