A bold wave of educational transformation is unfolding as Business Matters Incubators (BMI) introduces a revolutionary set of entrepreneurial learning resources crafted to support the rollout of Nigeria’s 2025 national curriculum.
The initiative — independently designed by BMI yet endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Education, NERDC, and the National Assembly — is set to reshape how pupils and students acquire essential life skills. Its central goal is to nurture creative thinking, digital competence, and financial awareness from the foundation years.
Unveiled under the banner “Catch Them Young,” the launch brought together influential figures from education, politics, and development sectors, reflecting the rising confidence in BMI’s vision of practical, innovation-driven learning.
Representing the Senate President, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, his adviser Hon. Tony Ezeigbo praised BMI’s foresight and urged deeper reforms that would make Nigeria’s education system competitive on a global scale.
Dr. Nnamdi Unachukwu, Chairman of BMI’s Catch Them Young Finishing School, explained that the project is the outcome of persistent effort and strategic partnerships, including regional collaborations such as GAIYAD in Abuja.
“What we have created is more than a set of books—it’s an entire ecosystem that empowers children to learn by doing,” he said. “Our aim is to make learning functional and inspiring, helping every child gain real-world skills that can improve lives and communities.”
Unlike traditional materials, BMI’s new system blends interactive print, digital tools, and practical training into one cohesive model.
Its structure includes:
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Engaging workbooks and story-based guides that build curiosity and understanding.
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A Digital Learning Lab and Learning Management System (LMS) that teach entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology interactively.
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Comprehensive training manuals for teachers, enabling them to deliver advanced lessons without prior business expertise.
“These aren’t theoretical books,” Dr. Unachukwu added. “A pupil could literally pick one up and learn how to fix a computer or mobile phone. Through our LMS, teachers complete short courses that make them confident digital educators.”
He emphasized that BMI’s mission is about value creation, not product sales. The tools are intentionally affordable, encouraging government agencies, businesses, and donors to fund their distribution across schools.
Professor Oke Ikechukwu of Nnamdi Azikiwe University highlighted that even the best curriculum fails without empowered educators. He called for consistent teacher retraining to fully implement BMI’s model.
Similarly, Hon. Chambers Okorie, a former federal legislator, described the BMI framework as “a direct response to youth unemployment and economic inertia,” applauding the Ministry of Education for backing such a forward-looking strategy.
During a Q&A session, attendees sought clarity on inclusiveness and access. Dr. Unachukwu assured that BMI’s rollout plan covers both urban and rural communities, ensuring no region is left behind.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Hillary Akpua, President of GAIYAD, commended BMI for leading a movement that fuses education with entrepreneurship, positioning Nigerian students for sustainable success.
The curriculum package includes Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy modules for upper primary and junior secondary students, complemented by digital lessons, quizzes, and real-world projects.
Notable figures present included Alhaji Aminu Yakubu Wambai, Prof. Ikechukwu, and representatives from the Federal Ministry of Education, NERDC, and several state governments.
The overwhelming turnout and institutional support signal one clear truth — BMI’s initiative stands as one of the most ambitious and transformative education models Nigeria has witnessed in decades.
