WHO WE ARE
Strengthening Regulatory effectiveness and supporting SMEs for Job creation and poverty reduction
We are Driving the African Poverty Reduction Agenda (APRA) Through Strategic Support and Promotion of SMEs
The Center started operations focusing on activities majorly inspired by industry-wide research on the business and human capacity needs of NMSMEs in Nigeria.
The results culminated into rolling out of support programs and services in partnership with industry players to NMSMEs including industry-demand-driven TVET, business development services and technology tools to support financial inclusion within the context of an innovation hub in Abuja, Nigeria.
Since then, CSED's operations have been characterised by initiatives aimed at strengthening, supporting, and strategically growing NMSMEs, which is creating sustainable jobs and uplifting families from poverty.
Our programming and engagement are guided by two implementation pillars, five goals, and eighteen indicators, ensuring that our initiatives are purposeful and impactful. We employ a systematic approach to assess enterprise complexities, develop growth-oriented solutions for NMSMEs, regulators, SMEs support organizations and provide strategic advice and implementation support
Our programs are implemented through our three (3) Departments including Department for Strategic Enterprise Education (DSEE), Department for Business Digitalization & Funding Access (DBF), and CSED Integrated Strategy Unit (CiSu) Limited.
Board
Nancy Nnaji
Board Chair
Farida Kabir
Board Member
Lariat Alhassan
Board Member
Board Member
Robin Smith
Board Member
Leadership
ID Freeman
Chief Executive Officer
IK Okoli, PhD
Cofounder/ MP, CiSu/ Global Agenda
Emmanuel Ezeoka
Chief Operating Officer
Princess Anyanwu
Executive Director, DBF
Sam Anyamele PhD
Executive Director, DSEE
Chioma Okorie
Senior Manager, Partnership & Collaboration
Sandra Sheku
Senior Manager, Admin. & Finance
Mary Awoniyi
Manager, Start Studio Incubator
Gloria Osagie
Manager, CSED Business Executives Program
Joy Samuel
Manager, CSED TVET Program
Judith Ugwu
Manager, Experts-Led Program
Emma Onowhakpor
Manager, Future SMEs Project (FSP)
Alaere Ogionwo
Digital Marketing Specialist
Yanonin Ikisikpo
Digital Marketing Assistant
Abdulhadi Mahuta
Engagement Executive
Inclusive Finance Team
Tijani Abdulmalik
Head of Inclusive Finance & Compliance Analyst
Precious Benjamin
Head of Marketing/Sales
Samuel Alabi
Head of Credit Operations
Ritmwa Bewarang
Head of Data Management
Emmanuel Bassey
Head of Technology & Development
Vision & Values
Vision: To be Africa’s Premier enterprise development enabler
Mission: Empowering enterprises for job creation, wealth redistribution, and poverty reduction
Values: Sustainable Results, Shared Ownership, Clarity, Partnership, Love
Volunteers & Interns
To volunteer or intern with us, please do send an email to us through admin@csed.org.ng