Royal By West African Ceramics Ltd (WACL) Partners With The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) To Upskill Artisans In Nigeria’s Construction Sector

Royal by WACL has entered into a strategic partnership with the NIOB to provide vocational and technical training for artisans in Nigeria’s construction industry, equipping them with practical skills and modern construction techniques.

The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking an important step toward addressing one of the sector’s key challenges, the shortage of technically skilled artisans capable of delivering work in line with modern materials and global best practices.

Under the partnership, Royal by WACL and NIOB will develop and implement structured training programs across key areas of the construction sector in compliance with relevant statutory and professional standards. The initiative aims to equip participants with practical skills, professional exposure, and pathways to sustainable employment.

The program forms part of Royal by WACL’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to empowering communities and strengthening Nigeria’s skilled workforce. By focusing on capacity development, the initiative seeks to enhance professionalism and improve workmanship across the construction industry.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Managing Director of Royal by WACL, Mr. Franklin Jose, emphasized the importance of collaboration between industry and professional institutions.

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s construction sector through skills development. By equipping artisans with practical knowledge and modern techniques, we are creating opportunities for employment while raising quality standards across the industry” he said.

The collaboration is expected to serve as a model for how partnerships between industry and professional bodies can drive meaningful social impact while building a more skilled and capable construction workforce in Nigeria.

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About Royal by WACL

Royal by WACL is a leading building materials company committed to delivering innovative, high-quality products for the construction industry while supporting initiatives that strengthen professional skills and industry development, for last 3 decades.

About the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB)

NIOB is the recognized professional body for Builders in Nigeria as acknowledged by the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), established by Decree No. 45 of 1989, now Act CAP B13 LFN 2004. NIOB is licensed by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) as an Awarding Body under the Nigerian Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)