SUCCESS FACTORS
Reliable partners
Godfrey Okoye University, a private Nigerian University is the local partner.
Experience
The Godfrey Okoye University already successfully developed one campus in the center of Enugu with more than 6.000 tenants.
Secured construction site
Construction is already in progress: the first students will move in at the end of 2019.
Adjusted building techniques
With rammed earth as preferred building technique the economic value added will stay within the region.
Profit-driven project
The ESME project is set up as a profit generating business model. The base for this is its self-sustaining and independent infrastructure.
Secured fresh water supply
Ground water was discovered at a depth of 180m on the property of the park.
Know-how transfer
Transfering know-how and standardized process structures from European companies to Africa.
First committed partner companies
Several partner companies have already committed to expand their production to Enugu and employ up to 150 people. The phase 1 goal is therefore already fulfilled.
Government support
The project has been approved by President Buhari and is supported by the local Governor.
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.