{"id":1291,"date":"2025-05-07T10:53:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/?p=1291"},"modified":"2025-05-12T12:22:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T12:22:35","slug":"afit-entrepreneurship-centre-visits-nsuk-edc-on-benchmarking-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/?p=1291","title":{"rendered":"AFIT Entrepreneurship Centre Visits NSUK EDC Following TETFUND Recommendation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In a strategic move to strengthen institutional entrepreneurship and innovation capacity, the Entrepreneurship Centre of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna<\/strong> lead by the Deputy Director Dr. Dambo Sanni and his team Squadron Leader Hayatu Idris Bulana also Deputy Director Administration Officer and Mr. Mofi. paid a courtesy and benchmarking visit<\/strong> to the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC)<\/strong> of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)<\/strong>.<\/p>

Dr. Dambo said the visit was prompted by a strong recommendation from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)<\/strong>, which recognized NSUK EDC as a model of excellence<\/strong> in entrepreneurship education, skill acquisition, and community-driven innovation.<\/p>

NSUK EDC: A National Model for Institutional Enterprise<\/h3>

Led by the dynamic Professor Rashidah Funke Olanrewaju<\/strong>, NSUK EDC has grown into a nationally recognized centre of innovation<\/strong>, driving youth empowerment, local content development, and university-community integration. Through its flagship initiatives\u2014especially the groundbreaking COMMUNIVERSITY project<\/strong>\u2014the Centre has redefined how universities can be engines of economic and social transformation.<\/p>

The AFIT delegation was on a mission to understudy NSUK EDC\u2019s operations, structure, and impact<\/strong>, with a view to replicating its best practices within AFIT\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem<\/strong>.<\/p>

TETFUND\u2019s Endorsement: A Stamp of Excellence<\/h3>

TETFUND\u2019s recommendation of NSUK EDC to AFIT underscores the Centre\u2019s growing reputation<\/strong> as a successful and scalable model of institutional entrepreneurship in Nigeria. According to TETFUND, NSUK EDC exemplifies effective use of intervention resources, structured programming, and sustainable community engagement<\/strong>\u2014qualities they believe other institutions should learn from.<\/p>

This endorsement served as a key catalyst for the AFIT team\u2019s decision to visit, observe, and benchmark.<\/p>

An Insightful Tour of Innovation and Impact<\/h3>

During the visit, the AFIT team toured various skill acquisition units, observed local product showcases, and engaged with staff and facilitators driving the Centre\u2019s day-to-day operations. They were particularly impressed by NSUK EDC\u2019s hands-on approach to entrepreneurship<\/strong>, its interdisciplinary programming<\/strong>, and the smooth integration of students, facilitators, and community stakeholders<\/strong> into its value chain.<\/p>

One of the most inspiring moments of the visit was learning about the COMMUNIVERSITY initiative<\/strong>, which seeks to bring university resources, knowledge, and innovation directly to local communities<\/strong> through outreach, partnerships, and empowerment programs.<\/p>

A Path Toward Replication and Collaboration<\/h3>

The visiting AFIT delegation acknowledged that the NSUK EDC model offers a robust and adaptable framework<\/strong> for fostering innovation within defense-oriented academic settings. They expressed deep appreciation for the knowledge shared and affirmed their intention to replicate the structure within their institution\u2014while also exploring opportunities for collaborative projects and faculty exchange<\/strong>.<\/p>

Building a National Network of Impact-Driven EDCs<\/h3>

Professor Rashidah Funke Olanrewaju welcomed the AFIT team and emphasized the need for stronger inter-institutional collaboration<\/strong> across Nigeria\u2019s tertiary institutions. She thanked TETFUND for recognizing the work being done at NSUK EDC and reaffirmed her Centre\u2019s readiness to share expertise, support replication, and drive inclusive national development<\/strong> through entrepreneurship.<\/p>

As NSUK EDC continues to rise as a centre of excellence and national model<\/strong>, this visit by AFIT marks another bold step toward building a network of impactful EDCs<\/strong> across Nigerian universities and polytechnics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a strategic move to strengthen institutional entrepreneurship and innovation capacity, the Entrepreneurship Centre of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna lead by the Deputy Director Dr. Dambo Sanni and his team Squadron Leader Hayatu Idris Bulana also Deputy Director Administration Officer and Mr. Mofi. paid a courtesy and benchmarking visit to the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK). Dr. Dambo said the visit was prompted by a strong recommendation from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), which recognized NSUK EDC as a model of excellence in entrepreneurship education, skill acquisition, and community-driven innovation. NSUK EDC: A National Model for Institutional Enterprise Led by the dynamic Professor Rashidah Funke Olanrewaju, NSUK EDC has grown into a nationally recognized centre of innovation, driving youth empowerment, local content development, and university-community integration. Through its flagship initiatives\u2014especially the groundbreaking COMMUNIVERSITY project\u2014the Centre has redefined how universities can be engines of economic and social transformation. The AFIT delegation was on a mission to understudy NSUK EDC\u2019s operations, structure, and impact, with a view to replicating its best practices within AFIT\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem. TETFUND\u2019s Endorsement: A Stamp of Excellence TETFUND\u2019s recommendation of NSUK EDC to AFIT underscores the Centre\u2019s growing reputation as a successful and scalable model of institutional entrepreneurship in Nigeria. According to TETFUND, NSUK EDC exemplifies effective use of intervention resources, structured programming, and sustainable community engagement\u2014qualities they believe other institutions should learn from. This endorsement served as a key catalyst for the AFIT team\u2019s decision to visit, observe, and benchmark. An Insightful Tour of Innovation and Impact During the visit, the AFIT team toured various skill acquisition units, observed local product showcases, and engaged with staff and facilitators driving the Centre\u2019s day-to-day operations. They were particularly impressed by NSUK EDC\u2019s hands-on approach to entrepreneurship, its interdisciplinary programming, and the smooth integration of students, facilitators, and community stakeholders into its value chain. One of the most inspiring moments of the visit was learning about the COMMUNIVERSITY initiative, which seeks to bring university resources, knowledge, and innovation directly to local communities through outreach, partnerships, and empowerment programs. A Path Toward Replication and Collaboration The visiting AFIT delegation acknowledged that the NSUK EDC model offers a robust and adaptable framework for fostering innovation within defense-oriented academic settings. They expressed deep appreciation for the knowledge shared and affirmed their intention to replicate the structure within their institution\u2014while also exploring opportunities for collaborative projects and faculty exchange. Building a National Network of Impact-Driven EDCs Professor Rashidah Funke Olanrewaju welcomed the AFIT team and emphasized the need for stronger inter-institutional collaboration across Nigeria\u2019s tertiary institutions. She thanked TETFUND for recognizing the work being done at NSUK EDC and reaffirmed her Centre\u2019s readiness to share expertise, support replication, and drive inclusive national development through entrepreneurship. As NSUK EDC continues to rise as a centre of excellence and national model, this visit by AFIT marks another bold step toward building a network of impactful EDCs across Nigerian universities and polytechnics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1292,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1291"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1291\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1326,"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1291\/revisions\/1326"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1292"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}