ISO 9001:2015 Certified
OGTAN Registered Training Provider
Certiport Authorized Testing Centre
PECB Approved Partner
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
OGTAN Registered Training Provider
Certiport Authorized Testing Centre
PECB Approved Partner

Powering Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Human Capital Development Across Nigeria

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.

20+
Strategic Partners
4,700+
Direct Beneficiaries
10+
Years of Delivered Impact

Building the Next Generation of Innovators

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.

Vision

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.

Mission

Creating sustainable jobs in Nigeria through Local Enterprise Development and Business Linkages.

Core Values
INTEGRITY RESPECT INNOVATION SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Our Competitive Edge

We don't just train people — we build systems, partnerships, and pathways that create lasting economic impact.

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University Centre Management

We manage Rivers State University's Entrepreneurship Development Centre — bridging academic knowledge with real-world business application.

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Recognized Industry Leadership

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.

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National & International Affiliations

Affiliated with GIZ/DTC Nigeria, the 3MTT Programme, NCDMB, and multiple federal ministries — giving our work national scale and visibility.

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Technology & Startup Infrastructure

Our Tech-IDEAS Hub offers digital venture incubation, startup onboarding, and innovation support — in partnership with the Startup Science platform.

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Global Certification Capability

As a Certiport Authorized Testing Centre, we deliver internationally recognized digital skills certifications across 10+ career pathways.

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ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Our quality management systems meet the highest international standards — ensuring every programme we deliver is consistent, measurable, and impactful.

ISO 9001:2015 Badge

Trusted By Industry Leaders

We have worked with top organisations across oil & gas, technology, finance, government, and academia —
building our skill and credibility across every sector.

Meet Our Chief Executive Officer

Chika Chinwah - CEO
FIMC MBA CMC

Chika Chinwah

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.

Fellow, IMC Nigeria

Recognised Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants — demonstrating the highest professional standard in consulting.

TIIC Consultant

Appointed consultant for the Tech Innovation Ideas Competition, driving youth-led innovation across the Niger Delta.

OGTAN Registered Trainer

Certified training provider under the Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria — a mark of industry credibility.

What We Offer

Our Expertise & Programmes

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.

1. Entrepreneurship & Skills Development Training

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:

  • ESDP (Entrepreneurship & Skills Development Programme) for Tertiary Institutions — integrated into the RSU curriculum as part of the annual Students V-STEP programme.
  • Pre-Retirement Entrepreneurship Training (PRET) — preparing professionals for life after employment.
  • Customer Satisfaction Training (CST)

2. Digital Skills Training & Certification

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.

Courses offered:

  • IC3 Digital Literacy Foundation / Basic IT
  • Google IT Support Professional
  • IBM Data Analytics
  • Cyber Security
  • Autodesk
  • Microsoft Certified Educator
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Office Specialist
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)
  • Communication Skills for Business (CSB)

Programmes span career pathways in Education, IT, Communication, Business Management, Finance, Legal/Admin, Engineering, and Health.

3. Technical & Vocational Skills Training (Construction)

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:

  • Carpentry / Form Work
  • Plumbing
  • Tiling / Masonry
  • Welding & Fabrication
  • Electrical Wiring / Installation
  • Scaffolding
  • Entrepreneurship & Soft Skills (integrated across all trades)

4. Local Enterprise Development (LED) & Business Linkages

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.

Our Business Linkage Facilitation programmes focus on:

  • Building SME capacity to competitively meet market opportunities.
  • Increasing connections between skilled individuals and employment/job opportunities.
  • Improving access to finance.

5. Sustainable Development & Management Consulting

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.

Specialist Certifications:

  • Business Continuity Management Systems (PECB)
  • Business Impact Analysis (PECB)
  • Project Management (PECB)
  • Administrative / Secretarial Management
  • Store Keeping / Material Handling
  • Tech-Innovation Business Incubation Management

6. HSEQ Services

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 HSEQ services cover:

  • Corporate-level HSEQ policy setting and risk management.
  • Facility-level HSEQ outsourcing and support.
  • Minimum Industry Safety Training for Downstream Operators.

7. Clarity4D Profiling & Workshop

Our Clarity4D Profiling and Workshop is designed for HR Managers, Heads of Departments, team members, independent trainers, and resource persons — enhancing:

  • Leadership Effectiveness
  • Team Effectiveness
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Customer Service Delivery
  • Stress & Conflict Management

Our Track Record

Discover All

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.

Some of Our Projects

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+

Let's Build Something Together

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.

Our Location

No. 41 Mbonu Street, D-Line
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Send Us a Message

No. 41 Mbonu Street, D-Line
Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Located in the heart of Port Harcourt — easily accessible from major roads

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