In a major step toward transforming Nigeria’s education system, Business Matters Incubators (BMI) has launched a suite of entrepreneurial learning tools designed to help pupils and students aged 7 to 14 acquire essential 21st-century skills.

The initiative, developed to support the implementation of Nigeria’s 2025 education curriculum, has received endorsements from the Federal Ministry of Education, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), and the National Assembly.

Unveiled under the theme “Catch Them Young,” launch drew educators, policymakers, and private sector leaders, signalling national recognition of BMI’s innovative approach to youth development. launch

Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the Senate President, Dr Godswill Akpabio, his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Hon Tony Ezeigbo, commended BMI for its visionary initiative, describing it as vital to re-engineering Nigeria’s education sector for global competitiveness.

Speaking at the event, Dr Nnamdi Unachukwu, Chairman of BMI’s Catch Them Young Finishing School, said the tools are designed to provide children with hands-on learning experiences that go beyond traditional textbooks.

“Our passion has always been to give the Nigerian child a functional, practical education that truly transforms lives,” he said.

Dr Unachukwu explained that the tools comprise a combination of print, digital, and interactive resources, including age-appropriate textbooks, workbooks, a Digital Lab, and a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows students to learn technical and entrepreneurial skills interactively.

He added that BMI’s “train-the-trainer” manuals will help teachers deliver the curriculum effectively, even without prior business experience.

“Our workbooks are practical and story-driven. A child can pick one up and learn to fix a mobile phone or a computer. Through our LMS, teachers can complete one-week courses to become proficient in digital and entrepreneurship education,” he said.

Professor Oke Ikechukwu, Senior Fellow at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, emphasised the need for teacher retraining to achieve meaningful learning outcomes.

Hon Chambers Okorie, a former member of the House of Representatives, praised the Federal Ministry of Education’s support, describing BMI’s curriculum as a “strategic response to unemployment and economic stagnation.”

During the interactive session, stakeholders raised concerns about inclusiveness and affordability. Dr Unachukwu assured that BMI’s distribution plan guarantees national reach and equal access for both rural and urban schools.
The newly launched resources include Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy modules for Primary 4–6 and Junior Secondary School (JSS) 1–3, supported by digital content such as videos, quizzes, and real-world projects.

The event was attended by dignitaries including Alhaji Aminu Yakubu Wambai, Waziri of Zazzau Emirate; representatives of the Akwa Ibom State Government, NERDC, and Federal Ministry of Education.