Africa's Centre for Nano Enterprise Development
Entrepreneurship Development Hub (EDH) is a research-driven centre dedicated to advancing Nano Enterprise Development and Sustainability across Africa. We empower entrepreneurs, students, youth, women, institutions, and communities with the knowledge, skills, innovation, and strategic support needed to build resilient enterprises that create sustainable livelihoods and drive inclusive economic growth.
Our Vision
To become Africa's leading centre of excellence for Nano Enterprise Development and Sustainability, empowering entrepreneurs, institutions, and communities to build innovative, resilient, and sustainable enterprises that drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
Our Mission
To advance Nano Enterprise Development and Sustainability by providing research-driven entrepreneurship education, enterprise development programmes, digital innovation, business incubation, mentorship, financial capability, and strategic advisory services that transform ideas into sustainable enterprises and measurable socio-economic impact.
Why Nano Enterprises Matter
Nano enterprises are the backbone of many developing economies. They create employment, stimulate local innovation, strengthen household incomes, and contribute to community resilience. Yet many struggle due to limited access to knowledge, technology, finance, mentorship, and markets.
EDH addresses these challenges by equipping entrepreneurs with practical skills, evidence-based strategies, and continuous support that enable nano enterprises to survive, grow, and thrive in an increasingly competitive and digital economy.
Meet Our Founders
Dr. Abigael Adewuni Ogunwoye
Co-Founder & Principal Consultant
Dr. Abigael Adewuni Ogunwoye is an entrepreneurship scholar, educator, researcher, and enterprise development expert dedicated to transforming lives through entrepreneurship education, innovation, and capacity building. She currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Executive Education at the University of Ibadan School of Business.
She holds a B.Sc. in Entrepreneurship, an M.Tech. in Management Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Entrepreneurship. Driven by the conviction that entrepreneurship is one of the most effective tools for combating poverty, she co-founded the Entrepreneurship Development Hub (EDH) to bridge rigorous academic research with practical enterprise solutions.
Personal Philosophy
"Entrepreneurship is more than creating businesses—it is about unlocking human potential, solving societal challenges, creating opportunities, and building a future where innovation drives inclusive prosperity."
Dr. Olubode Olusegun Oladele
Co-Founder & Director of Finance and Enterprise Advisory
Dr. Olubode Olusegun Oladele is an accomplished accounting scholar, financial management expert, researcher, and enterprise advisor with extensive experience in academia and professional accounting practice. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
With more than twelve years of professional accounting experience, Dr. Oladele integrates accounting theory with practical financial solutions that support business growth and organizational sustainability. As the Co-Founder of EDH, he leads the Hub's financial advisory and enterprise support services, working with entrepreneurs to strengthen financial management systems and improve investment readiness.
Personal Philosophy
"Financial discipline, integrity, and strategic thinking are the foundation of every successful enterprise. My mission is to help entrepreneurs build financially resilient businesses that create lasting value for society."