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    Are you an artisan looking to upgrade your skills?

    Apply for our Artisan Empowerment Program

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    Your dream construction job is only one click away

    Discover great jobs at some of the best construction companies in Nigeria

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    Looking for tailored training for your employees?

    We provide corporate training services customized to suit your needs

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    Find the perfect talent for your construction needs

    Post your jobs to our network and reach the most skilled talents in the construction industry

OPL Academy is on a mission to raise the standard of labor and bridge the skills gap in Nigeria’s construction industry.

 

We are an employment accelerator, providing practical and scalable solutions to meet the talent demands of Nigeria’s construction industry.

We equip local construction talent with industry-relevant skills and connect them to job opportunities.

We are founded on the belief that Nigerian construction workers can deliver services to world class levels if given access to the right skills and opportunities, anchored on globally-recognized standards.

We have a database of 4,000 construction personnel and an extended pipeline to more than 10,000 professionals in the Nigerian construction industry.

Our Impact

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    4,500+ Artisans trained

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    94% engaged in decent work

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    50+ employment partners

  • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating

    4.3 average satisfaction rating from Alumni

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    98.5% of OPL Alumni are willing to refer AEP

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    62% increase in income of Alumni

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What People Are Saying

 

“I would say I learned a lot under a short period of time. I also got a job at UTAS; United technical & Allied service limited, where I work as an air compressor engineer.”

-Akeem Isiaka, GTC Ikotun

“I sincerely appreciate OPL Academy. Your sessions were truly inspiring and eye-opening. We’ve gained invaluable knowledge that we will carry into our future careers”

—Joshua, GTC Ikorodu

The stipend provided was a wonderful surprise and a great motivation to learn and grow . Thank you so much for your dedication, epertise, and support. I feel fortunate to have joined OPL.”

- Sopade Oluyemi

Our Clients and Partners

 

Stories

 
 

Blog

  • OPL's Women in Construction: Four Trailblazing Stories

    Women in the construction industry face strong marginalization in an already overlooked blue-collar sector. Despite being told they don’t belong, they continue to show up and excel as electricians, engineers, and business owners. This piece highlights the voices of four OPL alumni who are building their careers in the blue-collar space.

  • Building Nigeria Through Community Engagement

    OPL Academy’s commitment to community engagement goes beyond the trades classroom. When the chance came to support the Community Political Violence Prevention Program (CPVPP), a data-driven effort mapping high-risk areas for political violence across Lagos, we stepped forward as the primary implementation partner.

  • Nigeria's Best Corporate Training Hub : OPL Academy

    Corporate training is no longer optionalit is a strategic necessity. At OPL Academy, we deliver trusted workforce development solutions that help organizations grow and improve performance. From SMEs to large corporations, our programs equip teams with skills that drive measurable, lasting business results.

Contact us

Feel free to contact us with any questions. You can also use this form to request a training package.

Email
info@oplacademy.org

Phone
+234 803 639 6526, +234 916 985 3365, +234 916 985 3362