Who We Are
The Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) is a practical hub for innovation, creativity, and enterprise. Our primary mandate is training NSUK students with future‑ready entrepreneurial and digital skills, which we now extend to surrounding communities and Nigeria at large through inclusive programmes, mentorship, incubation, and real‑world projects.
Our Vision
To be a leading entrepreneurship and innovation hub that drives economic transformation through skill acquisition, creativity, and sustainable enterprise development.
Our Mission
We cultivate an entrepreneurial culture by delivering hands‑on training, mentoring start‑ups, promoting research and indigenous innovation, and building partnerships with industry, government, and development agencies.
Our Focus
- Entrepreneurship education and role‑based skills training
- Digital skills: web dev, content creation, AI, video editing, and more
- Incubation, mentorship, and showcase platforms for innovators
- Community empowerment through real projects and social enterprise
What We Do
NSUK first, Nigeria next. From classroom to marketplace, we connect learning with doing. We prioritize NSUK students’ training and pathways to venture creation and employment, then scale impact across communities and states through outreach programmes, exhibitions, and partnerships.
Entrepreneurship & Skills
- Credit‑bearing entrepreneurship courses
- Hands‑on workshops and bootcamps
- Business model, branding, and marketing clinics
Digital Empowerment
- Web development & WordPress (zero‑code friendly)
- Content creation & video editing
- AI for productivity and innovation
Innovation & Community
- Innofest & Heritage Expo, Research & Innovation Week
- Communiversity projects linking students with communities
- Vendor showcases and exhibitions across faculties
Incubation & Partnerships
- Mentorship and startup support
- Industry & development partners (local and international)
- Alumni founder network and demo opportunities
Our Team
The Centre is led by the Director, Prof. Rashidah Funke Olanrewaju, supported by her Management team and dedicated facilitators, digital‑skills trainers, and administrative staff committed to youth empowerment and national development.
Supports the Director in providing strategic leadership and partnerships oversight.
Deliver practical training and mentorship across programmes.
Coordinate events, exhibitions, and student engagement.
How We Work
We champion an inclusive, innovative, and impact‑driven culture that rewards creativity, discipline, and service to society.
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.
Our Impact
Through trainings, exhibitions, and community projects, we have empowered thousands of learners, supported startups, and stimulated local value chains with practical enterprise solutions.