The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through its Secondary Education Board, has announced the establishment of an Entrepreneurship Skills Development Centre aimed at fostering entrepreneurship education among secondary school students.
Dr. Mohammed Ladan, Director/Secretary of the FCT Secondary Education Board, disclosed the initiative on Monday during a two-day capacity-building workshop on innovation and entrepreneurship for FCT teachers.
According to Dr. Ladan, the centre is currently under construction at Government Secondary School, Giri, and is projected for completion by the end of the year. The project is being executed in collaboration with Brunel University Business School, United Kingdom, which has committed to fully furnishing and equipping the facility upon completion.
“The centre is envisioned to serve as a national hub for entrepreneurship education, catering not only to the FCT but also to the 36 states of the federation,” Dr. Ladan stated.
The initiative is part of the FCTA’s broader strategy to integrate innovation and practical business skills into the education system, equipping students with tools to thrive in a modern economy. The training session for educators forms a foundational step in preparing them to deliver this new curriculum effectively.
Further details regarding the commissioning of the centre and enrollment plans are expected in the coming months.
