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Where Purpose Meets Potential.

Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) is the Entrepreneurship Centre of Pan-Atlantic University. Set up in 2003 as the Centre for Enterprise Development Services (EDS), the Centre emerged as a direct response to the dearth of available professional business development and support services to small and growing businesses in Nigeria. Over the years, the Enterprise Development Centre has evolved into a cornerstone of entrepreneurship education, training, and consultancy. Its journey from the Centre for Enterprise Development Services to the comprehensive and dynamic entity it is today signifies a commitment to adaptability and a continuous pursuit of excellence. The name change not only reflects the expansion of its services but also underscores the holistic approach it takes in fostering enterprise development.

80k+

SME Trained

20+

Years of Impact

500k+

EDC Community

2m+

Funding for SMEs Secured

History

Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer (1902-1975) was born in Barbastro, Spain, on January 9, 1902. Ordained a priest in Zaragoza on March 28, 1925, he "saw" Opus Dei during a prayerful retreat on October 2, 1928. Saint Josemaría earned doctorates in civil law and theology. His life’s work was establishing and nurturing Opus Dei until his death. Author of publications like “The Way” and “Christ Is Passing by”, aimed at nurturing spiritual growth, "The Way” has sold several million copies in 43 languages. He died on June 26, 1975, in Rome.
Known for holiness, he was declared blessed in 1992 and a saint in 2002 by Pope John Paul II. Saint Josemaría’s feast day is June 26.

OUR FOUNDER

Mission & Vision

Our Belief

At Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), our vision and mission converge into a singular commitment: to cultivate a network of entrepreneurial leaders through continuous learning, process improvement, and unwavering business integrity. We strive to build a community where individuals are empowered to innovate, grow, and succeed in the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship.

EDC promotes Christian values in Entrepreneurship in an atmosphere of freedom and respect for the religious beliefs and opinions of others. The fundamental inspiration is provided by the Christian conception of man and society. The Prelature of Opus Dei, an institution of the Catholic Church, takes responsibility for ensuring that this conception actually informs all activities of the Centre. It helps further by providing the necessary means (pastoral and spiritual) to advance its Christian identity. Pan-Atlantic University owes its continued development to many individuals, some who belong to Opus Dei and some who do not.

"Without doubt, the CEM course was a good preparation for all non-business men and women who desire to go into business, and the exposure it gave me is so valuable now that I have retired and involved in private business. I wholeheartedly recommend the CEM course for other serving military officers as a commendable way of preparing for life after the service to our great fatherland."

Gp Capt O.A. Akinyele (Rtd)

"Prior to the CEM program, I did not know how to run a proper business. But after the sessions at CEM, we were exposed to new and better ways of doing good and sustainable business."

Morenike Okupe

"I decided to start a graduate school after the CEM program and discussed this with the EDC team. But I had a big challenge - 'office space'. EDC and the opportunity to network with a classmate of mine in CEM 30 provided me an office space worth 2 million Naira per annum for free!"

Tokunbo Fasoro

Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) is the Entrepreneurship Centre of the Pan-Atlantic University.