Abuja, Nigeria | May 6, 2025
In a landmark move aligned with the Federal Government’s “Nigeria First policy”, the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Envision Management Solutions Ltd., the Nigerian subsidiary of Canada-based Envision Group. This collaboration is poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem by unlocking funding, strengthening capacity, and positioning home-grown enterprises for global competitiveness.
The partnership supports NBTI’s core mandate of nurturing innovation and accelerating the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across its network of Technology Incubation Centres (TICs) nationwide.
Under this partnership, Envision Management Solutions will deliver a wide range of strategic services, including:
• Mobilizing local and international grants, donor support, and innovation financing for NBTI and its incubatees.
• Attracting diaspora investment and building global networks for Nigerian startups and innovation-led businesses.
• Delivering high-impact training in innovation management, entrepreneurship development, and grant compliance.
• Organizing trade missions, innovation expos, investor forums, and crowdfunding campaigns to expand financing and market access.
• Developing a comprehensive Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework to track performance, measure outcomes, and drive results.
Speaking on the significance of the partnership, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, Director General/CEO, NBTI, described the initiative as a bold step towards transforming Nigeria’s innovation landscape in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“This strategic engagement marks a new chapter in NBTI’s journey toward institutional excellence and grassroots impact. By leveraging Envision’s global expertise, we are creating new avenues for funding, mentorship, and international exposure for our incubatees. It aligns fully with NBTI mandate and the Federal Government’s Nigeria First policy to prioritize indigenous innovation, local job creation, and sustainable economic growth.”
Dr. Raji, a renowned innovation strategist and public sector reform advocate has championed a renewed focus on transparency, performance, impactful partnerships and transformative leadership.
Envision Management Solutions Ltd., led by Alhaji Ibraheem Haruna, brings over two decades of consulting experience across Canada, the United States, and Nigeria with deep capabilities in strategic policy, IT, entrepreneurship development, and agile leadership, Envision is uniquely positioned to support Nigeria’s push for technology-driven growth.
Alhaji Haruna emphasized the organization’s readiness to deliver value:
“Our goal is to catalyze sustainable innovation ecosystems in Nigeria. We are honored to partner with NBTI to empower Nigerian innovators with the tools, resources, and global networks they need to succeed in today’s competitive economy.”
Through this strategic collaboration, NBTI and Envision reaffirm their shared commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and technology-driven future for Nigeria—one where local innovation thrives, entrepreneurs prosper, and MSMEs lead the charge in national development.
About NBTI
The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) is Nigeria’s apex agency for promoting and coordinating technology incubation programs across all 36 states and the FCT. NBTI supports local innovators and MSMEs with access to infrastructure, technical assistance, capacity building, and funding opportunities.
About Envision Management Solutions Ltd.
Envision Management Solutions is the Nigerian arm of Envision Group Canada, offering specialized consultancy in public sector innovation, entrepreneurship development, digital transformation, education solutions, and capacity building. Envision operates across Nigeria and North America, with a proven record of impact-driven delivery.
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