E&I Centre Ltd is a leading capacity-building, training, and management consultancy firm — equipping individuals, startups, organisations, and institutions with the tools to compete, grow, and create sustainable economic impact.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre Ltd (E&I Centre Ltd) is a professional Human Capital Development (HCD) and management consultancy company that provides business and training services for economic empowerment and employment generation — through local enterprise development and business linkages.
We leverage innovation-driven entrepreneurship and strategic partnerships to achieve sustainable economic development and wealth creation across Rivers State and beyond.
To become a centre of excellence for developing highly competent human capital that is economically self-reliant and employable — through job creation and business linkages.
Creating sustainable jobs in Nigeria through Local Enterprise Development and Business Linkages.
We don't just train people — we build systems, partnerships, and pathways that create lasting economic impact.
In partnership with Rivers State University, we deliver entrepreneurship and digital skills training through the Students V-STEP programme — one of the largest faculty-based entrepreneurship initiatives in the Niger Delta.
We manage Rivers State University's Entrepreneurship Development Centre — bridging academic knowledge with real-world business application.
Our CEO leads OGTAN (Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria) — placing E&I Centre at the heart of Nigeria's oil and gas training ecosystem.
Affiliated with GIZ/DTC Nigeria, the 3MTT Programme, NCDMB, and multiple federal ministries — giving our work national scale and visibility.
Our Tech-IDEAS Hub offers digital venture incubation, startup onboarding, and innovation support — in partnership with the Startup Science platform.
As a Certiport Authorized Testing Centre, we deliver internationally recognized digital skills certifications across 10+ career pathways.
Our quality management systems meet the highest international standards — ensuring every programme we deliver is consistent, measurable, and impactful.
We have worked with top organisations across oil & gas, technology, finance, government, and academia —
building our skill and credibility across every sector.
Chief Executive Officer, E&I Centre Ltd
Chika Chinwah is a seasoned management consultant, entrepreneur, and innovation leader with extensive experience driving organisational transformation and capacity development across Nigeria's oil & gas, technology, and SME sectors.
As the CEO of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre Ltd, he leads a dynamic team committed to unlocking entrepreneurial potential, fostering innovation ecosystems, and delivering impactful training programmes.
Recognised Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants — demonstrating the highest professional standard in consulting.
Appointed consultant for the Tech Innovation Ideas Competition, driving youth-led innovation across the Niger Delta.
Certified training provider under the Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria — a mark of industry credibility.
From vocational training to management consulting, digital skills to HSEQ services — our programmes are designed to develop competent human capital and create pathways to employment and enterprise.
Our entrepreneurship and vocational skills training is built on our drive to ensure venture creation and the availability of competent human capital for jobs and entrepreneurship pathways.
We equip identified and willing individuals with the mindset, skills, and certification to harness opportunities — including:
As a Certiport Authorized Testing Centre, our digital skills programmes begin with a baseline assessment of each learner's current competency level, then provide structured learning, practice testing, and internationally recognized certification.
Programmes span career pathways in Education, IT, Communication, Business Management, Finance, Legal/Admin, Engineering, and Health.
In partnership with strategic stakeholders in the construction industry and Rivers State University, we run a competency-based and demand-driven skills development programme covering:
Working with clients and strategic partners, we build the capacity of enterprises in urban and rural areas — equipping them with entrepreneurship competence and access to finance. This serves as a socioeconomic development catalyst to reduce poverty by increasing income through employment generation and economic empowerment.
E&I Centre Ltd understands the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and facilitates communities, organisations, and individuals to achieve their set objectives and targets.
We also specialize in Management Consultancy — helping organisations improve performance and achieve growth.
In collaboration with our partner company HeRock Integrated Safety Services Ltd, we deliver innovative, cost-effective health, safety, environment, and quality consulting services — particularly to operators in the Nigerian Oil & Gas downstream sector.
Our Clarity4D Profiling and Workshop is designed for HR Managers, Heads of Departments, team members, independent trainers, and resource persons — enhancing:
Over the years, we have worked on major projects across multiple sectors — training thousands of people and delivering measurable impact across Rivers State and Nigeria.
| Funding Organisation | Period | Service Delivered | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLNG | Sep 2024 – Aug 2025 | Entrepreneurship & Business Management Training (Train 7 HCD) | 70+ |
| NCDMB | Oct 2024 | Clarity4D Workshop — Project100 | 60+ |
| FMCIDE / NITDA (3MTT) | Feb 2024 – Date | Digital Skills Training | 400+ |
| Oil & Gas Downstream Operators | 2020 – Date | Minimum Industry Safety Training | 400+ |
| PIND (NDYEP) | 2018 – Date | Rivers Construction Skills Training & Business Linkages | 45+ |
| TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria | Sep 2018 – Oct 2019 | Skills Acquisition, Capacity Building, Business Linkages | 64 |
| TOTAL Limited E&P Nigeria | Jun 2018 | Skills Acquisition & Capacity Building (Rivers & Abia Communities) | 1,000+ |
| Rivers State University | Mar 2017 – Date | Faculty-Based Entrepreneurial Skills Development | 4,700+ |
| PIND | 2017 – Date | SME Development & Business Linkages Facilitation | 500+ |
| FGN/CBN AGSMEIS | Sep 2018 | SME Development & Access to Finance | 277 |
| CBN SS EDC | Sep 2018 | SME Development & Access to Market | 100 |
| Federal Ministry of Environment | May 2023 | Entrepreneurship Training & Local Enterprise Development | 60 |
| Rivers State Govt. / Est Masters Construction | 2015 – 2017 | Doctor's Lodge BMSH | 100+ |
Whether you're looking to enrol in a training programme, explore a partnership, or learn more about the E&I Centre — we'd love to hear from you.
No. 41 Mbonu Street, D-Line
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Located in the heart of Port Harcourt — easily accessible from major roads
Open in Google Maps