Maryam Aminu
The Institute of Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IBIE) has officially launched its operations in Nigeria, positioning the country as a strategic hub for entrepreneurship education, innovation, and business leadership in West Africa.
The institute announced the appointment of Mr. Oru Leonard as its Faculty Member and Authorized Representative for Nigeria, entrusting him with the responsibility of driving institutional partnerships, professional training, startup ecosystem development, research initiatives, and entrepreneurship programmes across the country.
IBIE said the Nigerian expansion would receive academic direction from its Lead Faculty, Mahamud Hasan, who will provide strategic leadership in curriculum development, international collaboration, faculty coordination, and innovation-driven learning to ensure the delivery of globally relevant entrepreneurship education.
According to the institute, its Nigerian operations will focus on building partnerships with universities, government agencies, private sector organisations, startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and development partners to provide executive education, professional certification, business incubation, research, and leadership development programmes.
Speaking on the expansion, Mahamud Hasan described Nigeria as one of Africa’s fastest-growing innovation ecosystems with immense entrepreneurial potential.
“Nigeria is one of Africa’s fastest-growing innovation ecosystems, rich with entrepreneurial talent and opportunities. Through IBIE Nigeria, we are committed to building strategic partnerships, empowering innovators, and developing future business leaders who will drive sustainable economic growth across the continent,” he said.
The institute noted that the expansion aligns with its long-term vision of building a strong international network focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, research excellence, and cross-border collaboration.
It added that Nigeria’s strategic position in West Africa would enable IBIE to deepen entrepreneurship education, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and support the growth of high-impact startups across the sub-region.
IBIE reaffirmed its commitment, alongside Mahamud Hasan, Mr. Oru Leonard, and its partners, to empowering innovators, transforming businesses, and advancing the future of entrepreneurship across Africa.
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