Entrepreneurship Development Centre · Nasarawa State University, Keffi

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Students and guests at an EDC event at Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

Entrepreneurship Development Centre · NSUK

From classroom to marketplace.

Nasarawa State University’s EDC equips students and communities with practical skills, mentorship and real routes to enterprise — innovation you can use.

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50,000+
Learners empowered
100+
Workshops & trainings
50+
Community projects

About the centre

A practical hub for innovation and enterprise.

The Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) of Nasarawa State University, Keffi trains students with future-ready entrepreneurial and digital skills, then extends that opportunity to surrounding communities and Nigeria at large through inclusive programmes, mentorship, incubation and real-world projects.

  • Credit-bearing entrepreneurship courses and hands-on workshops
  • Mentorship, incubation and showcase platforms for innovators
  • Community projects that solve real problems and build local value chains
Who we are What we do
Students working with a community partner through the EDC Communiversity project.
NSUK first, Nigeria next. Training, mentorship and enterprise across communities.

Programmes

Skills you can use. Ventures you can build.

From web development and AI to baking, welding and cosmetics — every track is hands-on, practical and designed to help you earn while you learn.

Soft Skills

10 tracks

Technical Skills

13 tracks
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Our impact

Training today. Enterprises tomorrow.

Through trainings, exhibitions and community projects, the centre has empowered thousands of learners, supported startups and stimulated local value chains with practical enterprise solutions.

50,000+ Learners empowered
100+ Workshops & trainings
50+ Community projects

How we work

Values that keep us practical.

Innovation

We encourage experimentation, research and problem-solving by doing.

Integrity

We uphold transparency, accountability and respect for people and processes.

Collaboration

We partner with faculties, industry, government and communities for scale.

Inclusion

We create equitable access to opportunities for women, youth and vulnerable groups.

InnoFest & Heritage Expo Flagship event

Innovation & heritage

InnoFest & Heritage Expo

A landmark celebration of entrepreneurship and heritage — bringing students, artisans, innovators and partners together at Convocation Square.

Innovation Heritage Enterprise
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News & updates

What’s happening at the centre.

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Leadership

The people behind the centre.

The centre is led by the Director and a management team, supported by facilitators, digital-skills trainers and administrative staff committed to youth empowerment and national development.

Prof. Rashidah Funke Olanrewaju

Director

Prof. Rashidah Funke Olanrewaju

Director

Leading the centre’s work to build practical skills, support startups and connect learning with real enterprise across Nasarawa State and beyond.

Meet the team

Admissions

Your next step starts here.

The 2025/2026 Entrepreneurship Skill Acquisition Programme portal is open. Apply online, continue your training, or check your application status.

Application Form

Start an application for the 2025/2026 skill acquisition programme.

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Apprentice Portal

Continue your training and track your progress.

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Application Status

Check the status of a submitted application.

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Need help? Contact the centre or visit the EDC office at NSUK.