SUMMARIZED
KEY FACTS & FIGURES
1.7 Million m² total space
Of which 530,000 m² are allocated for the industrial park.
500 Employees
Working at companies located in the Business Park by year 2035.
Job Creation
After completing the training and certification the graduates can start their own business or get a job with partner companies. Training and jobs for returnees; potential legal migration opportunities.
600 students in 4 faculties
Men and women will be taught equally in either the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture or Faculty of Medicine.
400 practical skills graduates
Aiming to create a 1-year certification process for jobs in priority sectors; graduates will receive specialized training to start and own their business.
Sustainability & Vision
Providing sustainable livelihoods for the Nigerian youth through education and employment opportunities, while keeping the value added in the country and hence preventing irregular migration.
Business Park
Creating an eco-friendly self-sustaining park with access to water, electricity and sanitation for companies, students and residents to support economic and social development.
Education
Training the youth in market-oriented skills together with the local university and European SMEs to meet the needs of the market for a skilled and certified labour force.
Start-Up Centre
Partnering with the existing Umuchinemere Procredit Micro Finance Bank Ltd (UPMFB) to support further business development.