The Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, in partnership with the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Kaduna Business School, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, has graduated the first cohort of 100 certified Agric-Business Development Service Providers (Ag-BDSPs).
The graduation ceremony, held at the EDC building in Lagos recently, marked a significant milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural enterprise ecosystem. The inaugural cohort received certificates after completing an intensive training programme designed to equip them with specialised skills, tools, and practical approaches to support small and medium-sized agribusinesses across Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, according to a statement, Nneka Okekearu, Director at the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, highlighted the importance of developing specialised advisory capacity for the agricultural sector.
According to her, agribusinesses require tailored support because the sector has unique characteristics and challenges that differ from those of other industries.
“We have regular advisory services you can provide to any sector. But in agriculture, the issues, nuances, and peculiarities are different. So you need consultants who understand those peculiarities to advise and help them grow,” she said.
