OUR GOALS
- Utilize the Skill Acquisition Program (SAP) and Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) synergistically to transform our students from job seekers to job creators.
- Provide evidence-based training through the action-principles of STEP to educate students on starting and operating businesses.
- Equip our students with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills for national enterprise competitions.
- Promote entrepreneurial dialogue within the university community through seminars, workshops, conferences, and media platforms.
- Foster the diffusion of entrepreneurial ideas across faculties and departments within the university.
- Create an entrepreneurial-friendly environment that benefits both the university and the surrounding community (Town and Gown).
- Establish alliances and networks with relevant stakeholders, including industry, government, entrepreneurs, parents, alumni, and other directorates.
- Enhance our capacity to access national and global entrepreneurship intervention programs.
our Services
We Provide Various Directions
- Knowledge Sharing
- Creative Strategy
- Certified Trainers
- Innovative entrepreneurship
We are here to ensure learning
We create avenues for interaction, education, support and enhanced access to technology, markets, financial resources, partners and services essential to the creation of new enterprises.
We create strategies that yield results
DOE synergises with local industries and corporations in raising the productivity of the informal sector as well as improving the skills of business owners to make them more effective, active and efficient.
Accreditation within a given specialty
The directorate continually provides opportunities for our trainers to gain expertise in improving their social and economic conditions through research, training and engagement of key actors
Better Innovative entrepreneurship programmes
We support the development of nationally recognised programmes emphasising creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, and prepare our members to succeed in today's entrepreneurial economy.
Our Team
Our Advisory Board
Christopher Uwakwe
Professor Emmanuel Adinna
Professor Nick Obodo
Rev. Prof. Dr. Christian Anieke
STEP came into my life at a point when I had many ideas but lacked clear direction. Through the training, I learned how to organize my thoughts, build confidence in myself, and understand that I truly have the capacity to create something meaningful—both for my personal growth and for my community. Today, I am more confident, more proactive, and no longer stuck in overthinking. I simply needed a push to get started, and STEP-S provided that spark. Now, I take action on my ideas, and I am sincerely grateful for the program.
Marian Walter
Through STEP-S program, I learned practical skills in business planning and management, sustainable development goals amidst other vital skills. As a result, I now run a business (Provision business) that supports the fight against hunger, while also building a stable financial future for myself.
Precious Faith Ofere
The STEP-S Training has made a big impact on me both personally and academically. It taught me how to create a business idea, develop it, and organize it properly using tools like the Business Model Canvas. I learned how to manage resources, plan my costs, identify customers, and think like an entrepreneur.
The training has also helped me understand the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and time management. STEP-S encouraged me to think creatively and look for ways to generate income instead of depending on others. Overall, the program has increased my confidence and prepared me to run my business in a more organized and sustainable way.
Oragwu wisdom
Taking part in the STEP-S training has been a meaningful and inspiring experience for me. The program helped me transform my ideas into a well-structured business by teaching me practical steps for planning, managing resources, and running a business responsibly. Through the training, I gained valuable insights that have improved how I approach entrepreneurship.
STEP-S has increased my confidence and encouraged me to take Big Chow seriously as a growing venture. I now operate with clearer direction, better organization, and a strong focus on quality service and customer satisfaction. I am grateful for the opportunity provided by STEP-S and look forward to applying the knowledge gained to build a successful and sustainable business.
Onwuegbusi Munachi
I am truly grateful to the STEP Program for changing my mindset as an entrepreneur. Before STEP, I focused mainly on making money, but now I understand the importance of planning, discipline, and creating real value for customers. The program has boosted my confidence, improved my decision-making, and helped me think more strategically about business. STEP has positively shaped my entrepreneurial journey, and I am thankful for the opportunity.
Omeje paschal Nnachetam
From the beginning of the training, i doubted how feasible it would be for me to advertise my business because i was so stiff in meeting random people to talk about anything. I only had to give it a try in the second week if sales and i became more flexible than inexpressive. The agility of my team members also helped me to be on my toes and i was able to get through the process.
