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Welcome to KADSTEP!

Overviews about KADSTEP

The Kaduna start-up and entrepreneurship programme is a massive job creation campaigned initiated by a tripartite relationship, between he Kaduna state government, the Bank of Industry and Kaduna Business School.  The goal is to engage about 4,500 eligible young men and women resident in the state to pursue productive enterprise development initiatives.

Programme Structure

The programme is structured as a 10 + 2 week arrangement where qualified candidates go through a world-class programme equivalent to an entrepreneurship ‘diploma plus access to finance.  Initially, there is a 10 week intensive training, followed by grand examination which lead to a 2 – week access to finance training and accessing the loan.  The candidates are initially issues with an intern statement of result and subsequently will be issued with an Entrepreneurship Diploma, after they run the business successfully for 18 months.

Mentoring

The Bank Industry in conjunction with the Kaduna Business School will provide successful loan beneficiaries with volunteers mentor to support the student through the very difficult start up stage.

List of Professional Courses

Entrepreneurship and Economic Policy Dynamics (Focus on the Nigerian Economy and selected similar economies

Understanding the Language of Business (From book-keeping to Accounting)

Planning for Human Resources, Motivating People and Managing Emotions

Introduction to Design Thinking and market disruptions

Solving Entrepreneurial Problems, Becoming an effective manager

Business Models and Value Proposition Design

Developing a business plan

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Golden Opportunities in Nigeria searching for Entrepreneurs
  • Entrepreneurship and Economic Policy Dynamics (Focus on the Nigerian Economy and selected similar economies
  • Understanding the Language of Business (From book-keeping to Accounting)
  • Planning for Human Resources, Motivating People and Managing Emotions
  • Introduction to Design Thinking and market disruptions
  • Business Models and Value Proposition Design
  • Solving Entrepreneurial Problems, Becoming an effective manager
  • Developing a business plan

Course Price

Free
/per Session
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    Certifications

    Kaduna Business School Certified
    STEP-iN Nigeria Certified
    Business School of Entrepreneurship Certified

    Our Team Members

    Aisha Ibrahim

    Centre Coordinator

    Before Business Consulting and Entrepreneurship, Aisha developed and implemented CI (Continuous Improvement) management systems for companies across Nigeria in various industries including federal government parastatals. Aisha is a Critical Thinking Initiator, Problem-Solving Specialist a Written Communication Generator and Verbal Communications Specialist.

    Certified by Kaduna Business School

    Abraham Sokowonci

    Logistics and Operations

    Having years of Industry experience, he has worked on many projects and at present he is providing consultancy to many renowned startup companies in Kaduna state. Abraham is currently the Operations Manager of the Business School of Entrepreneurship (BSE) in Abuja, amongst his other numerous skill-set he is a prolific writer and motivational speaker.

    Certified by KASU, KBS

    HUSSAINA SALIHU

    Facilitator/Trainer

    She is a passionate hardcore Business Accounting Professional and like to teach revenue projections and account reconciliation in relation to startup businesses. Since 2006 she tuned to Business Plan Financial Analysis and Planning into a simplified template on spreadsheet for entrepreneurs around Nigeria. Hussaina is also a Budgets and Bookkeeper, Certified Entrepreneurial Accountant and Credit Manager.

    Certified by ABU, KBS & EBC*L

    Bibi Abdullahi

    Head Consultant/Trainer

    Mr Bibi is highly skilled at consulting with clients, identifying key issues and developing strategic solutions, he has had engagements with the World Bank officials towards the implementation of the World Bank assisted new venture creation programme for SMEs. He is a certified holder of the European Business Competence License accredited by the European Business Council.

    Certified by ICAN

    Ameh Omagwu

    Project manager

    This belief comes from my unyielding faith in the decency and generosity of the Kaduna State people. And in the weeks ahead, I look forward to empowering them. Ameh is a compliance Specialist, a Curriculum Developer and a Researcher in Education. He Holds a a Master’s degree in Science Education from the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State.

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    Bitrus Bulus

    Design conceptor

    From a planning perspective, Mr Bitrus is the most innovative program planner and curriculum developer. His competencies in this areas include full curriculum design, budgeting, program management, modeling, time management and graphic design.

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