AI CERTs® Expands African Footprint Appoints Clarinet Company Limited as Strategic Partner to Lead AI Certification in Nigeria and Across west Africa
LAGOS, NIGERIA, March 25, 2026 – AI CERTs®, The global leader in professional AI and blockchain certifications is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Clarinet Company Limited, a premier Nigerian provider of ISO implementation, quality assurance, and human capital development. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of the AI CERTs ecosystem in Nigeria and across West Africa, integrating its industry-validated, role-based certifications into Clarinet’s comprehensive professional training and management systems portfolio.
Clarinet is renowned for its depth of experience in helping organizations navigate complex certification landscapes and quality control standards. By merging Clarinet’s expertise in human capital development with AI CERTs’ rigorous certification framework, the partnership provides a verified pathway for professionals in Nigeria and across West Africa to master the technical and strategic skills required to thrive in an AI-first economy.
AI CERTs certifications take a pioneering role-based approach, offering individuals role-specific training that ensures professional credibility and adaptability. This structured framework enables Nigerian enterprises, as well as organizations across West Africa, to move beyond theoretical concepts toward full-scale operational readiness, ensuring that their workforces are professionally certified to implement AI technologies effectively and ethically.
Kehinde S. Agunloye, Lead Consultant & Lead Trainer of Clarinet Company Limited, stated:
“Our strategic partnership with AI CERTs® marks a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing human capital development in Nigeria and across West Africa. At Clarinet Company Limited, we recognize the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and the urgent need to equip professionals with globally recognized competencies. Through this collaboration, we aim to deliver world-class AI certification programs that will empower individuals, strengthen organizations, and position Nigeria and the wider West African region competitively in the global digital economy.”
“Our mission has always been to provide organizations with the highest standard of professional development and management systems implementation. Partnering with AI CERTs allows us to offer our clients a globally recognized benchmark for AI expertise. By integrating these role-based certifications into our curriculum, we are ensuring that professionals in Nigeria and across West Africa are not only meeting global standards but are also positioned to lead digital transformation.”
Russell Sarder, Chairman & CEO of AI CERTs, commented:
“Nigeria is a vital hub for innovation and economic growth in Africa, and Clarinet’s deep expertise in quality assurance and human capital makes them an ideal partner. We are thrilled to work together to bring our role-specific AI certifications to the Lagos market. This collaboration is about more than just training; it’s about building a certified, high-performance workforce that can scale AI innovation strategically across every sector of the Nigerian economy.”
Beyond individual upskilling, this partnership focuses on institutional transformation. By leveraging AI CERTs’ role-based certification framework, Clarinet will support organizations in identifying critical talent gaps and building a sustainable AI roadmap. This holistic approach ensures that enterprises are not only adopting new technology but are also fostering a workforce that is deeply prepared to implement AI strategically and ethically across all business functions.
About Clarinet Company Limited
Clarinet is a team of professionals with a depth of experience in Consultancy services, ISO implementation, HSE Training Programs, certification and management, procurement, and human capital development. They offer a comprehensive range of services related to ISO management courses, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and HSE training, company certifications, and management systems implementation. For more information, please visit https://www.clarinetrain.com/.
About AI CERTs®
AI CERTs empowers technical and business professionals with a comprehensive suite of role-based AI and blockchain certifications. AI CERTs is committed to keeping pace with the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Our ever-expanding portfolio, with over 60+ additional certifications in development, provides industry-relevant and up-to-date knowledge. This range caters to a diverse audience, from customer service reps to executives to developers and more, seeking to leverage these transformative technologies for strategic advantage.
Our certifications cater to professionals in key industries, bridging the gap between theory and practice through hands-on, real-world applications, including live projects. Learners benefit from live projects and hands-on training, ensuring practical knowledge and real-world application. For more information, please visit www.aicerts.ai.