Beyond Books: Nigeria’s 2025 Curriculum to Launch Entrepreneurial Drive in Primary Schools.
In a major leap toward educational transformation, Business Matters Incubators (BMI) has unveiled a comprehensive suite of entrepreneurial educational tools to support the implementation of Nigeria’s 2025 education curriculum.
The non-governmental initiative, developed and powered by BMI, is backed by strong endorsements from the Federal Ministry of Education, NERDC, and the National Assembly. The goal is clear: to equip pupils and students across primary and secondary schools with essential 21st-century skills in creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and financial literacy.
The unveiling event, themed “Catch Them Young,” drew an impressive audience of education stakeholders, policymakers, political leaders, and regulatory bodies — a testament to the growing national recognition of BMI’s pioneering model.
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 their visionary commitment to youth empowerment. He emphasized the need to re-engineer Nigeria’s education sector to ensure that the next generation is equipped to compete globally.
Speaking during the unveiling, Dr. Nnamdi Unachukwu, Chairman of BMI’s Catch Them Young Finishing School, explained that the organization is deliberate about maintaining a clean and independent brand identity, while acknowledging regional partnerships such as GAIYAD in Abuja and other partners across different states.
According to Dr. Unachukwu, this project represents years of dedicated work and preparation finally meeting opportunity. Our passion has always been to give the Nigerian child access to a functional, hands-on education that truly transforms lives.”
Dr. Unachukwu emphasized that the tools unveiled by BMI are far beyond ordinary textbooks. He described them as complete educational ecosystems that combine print, digital, and interactive learning.
He outlined the features of the program, including:
Age-appropriate textbooks and workbooks that tell relatable stories, stimulate curiosity, and promote easy assimilation.
A Digital Lab and Learning Management System (LMS) that allow students to learn technical and entrepreneurial skills interactively.
Train-the-Trainer manuals for teachers to grasp advanced concepts and deliver lessons effectively — even if they are not entrepreneurs themselves.
“Our workbooks are like manuals a child can pick up and learn to repair a mobile phone or a computer,” Dr. Unachukwu added. “They’re hands-on, practical, and story-driven. Through our LMS, teachers can complete one-week self-learning courses and become proficient in delivering entrepreneurship and digital literacy education.”
He noted that BMI is not just selling books but providing value-added educational systems designed to build self-reliance, innovation, and employability from an early age.
“These resources are affordable and accessible,” he said. “We’re encouraging government agencies, private sector leaders, and philanthropists to sponsor these books in schools and communities. Leaders can adopt them as constituency projects. With proper implementation, this initiative will tackle unemployment, poverty, and youth restiveness while boosting small and medium enterprises nationwide.”
Professor Oke Ikechukwu, Senior Fellow at Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, reinforced the need for teacher retraining to maximize the impact of BMI’s model.
“A curriculum alone cannot deliver meaningful learning outcomes without capable teachers,” he said. “State governments adopting the BMI model should organize training-of-trainers programs to ensure comprehension-based teaching that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and innovation.”
In his keynote address, Hon. Chambers Okorie, former Member of the House of Representatives, described the BMI entrepreneurship curriculum as a strategic response to unemployment and economic stagnation. He praised the Federal Ministry of Education’s support, calling the model “a bold step toward empowering Nigerian youths for global competitiveness.”
During the interactive session, participants raised questions about inclusiveness and affordability. Dr. Unachukwu assured that BMI’s distribution plan is designed for national reach, ensuring equitable access for rural and urban schools alike.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Hillary Akpua, Founder and President of GAIYAD, expressed appreciation to all attendees for their shared vision of educational reform and commended BMI’s leadership for spearheading such an impactful initiative.
The newly launched tools include Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy modules for Primary 4–6 and Junior Secondary School (JSS) 1–3, as well as digital learning platforms integrated with videos, quizzes, and real-world activities.
Dignitaries in attendance included Alhaji Aminu Yakubu Wambai, Waziri of Zazzau Emirate; Prof. Oke Ikechukwu; representatives of the Akwa Ibom State Government, NERDC, and Federal Ministry of Education, alongside various school proprietors’ associations.
The strong turnout and broad stakeholder endorsements underscored national confidence in BMI’s vision — one widely hailed as the most ambitious and impactful educational innovation in Nigeria’s recent history.
