ERC Director Leads Practical, Power-Packed Session on Entrepreneurship Education.
By Raymond Enoch
To help demystify entrepreneurship and make it easier for teachers to translate theory into meaningful, student-led projects, the Education Resource Centre (ERC) team, led by its Director, Dr. Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, has once again demonstrated its leadership in instructional innovation.
Her highly engaging, practical session was one of the major highlights of the ongoing training programme for FCT teachers.
Delivering her session, Dr. Abdulrahim showcased the ERC’s commitment to transforming teaching and learning through hands-on, activity-based methods. She led participants through a series of practical demonstrations that simplified complex concepts, making them accessible, relatable, and immediately applicable in real classroom settings.
In her remarks, the Director stressed that practical exposure remains one of the strongest tools for effective teaching.
“We believe that when teachers experience learning in action, it gives them the confidence to recreate the same level of engagement in their classrooms. Our goal is to ignite that spark,” she stated.
A major focus of the interactive session was gender, disability, and socio-cultural inclusion in entrepreneurship education.
Speaking on her presentation titled “Building an Inclusive Future: Promoting Gender Diversity in Entrepreneurship Education,” she noted that true education, entrepreneurship and empowerment mean leaving no one behind — every gender and everybody.
She explained that inclusion is not charity but smart economics, social justice, and a national imperative which the education system has not always fully embraced. With entrepreneurship now recognised as the future of education, she stressed the need for a system without gender bias, one that does not limit persons with disabilities, and one that actively removes cultural and social barriers.
Dr. Abdulrahim observed that females, minorities, and persons with disabilities often face more obstacles in accessing entrepreneurship education. However, she expressed optimism that the new curriculum, with its strong focus on entrepreneurship, will help shape students’ mindsets by creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to learn, grow, succeed, and express themselves without socio-cultural or gender bias.
According to her, FCT classrooms are increasingly diverse, with girls, boys, learners with disabilities and minority groups from different cultural and social backgrounds. She urged teachers not to allow prejudice or harmful stereotypes to interfere with the delivery of entrepreneurship education.
The practical session featured:
Step-by-step demonstrations anchored by ERC technical experts
Group activities designed to stimulate creativity, innovation, and collaboration
Real-life application of new teaching strategies aligned with modern education standards
Instant feedback sessions that enabled participants to apply what they learned on the spot
Speaking further, Dr. Abdulrahim declared that the FCT is ready for the new curriculum and encouraged participants not to relent in raising the bar in entrepreneurship education.
Participants expressed deep appreciation for the clarity, energy, and expertise displayed by the ERC team. They described the session as “a breath of fresh air,” highly impactful, and one of the best practical engagements they had ever attended. The hands-on approach kept the audience fully engaged, with teachers enthusiastically participating in every exercise.
The Director, Security Services Department, FCTA, Mr. Adamu Buba Gwary, who attended as an observer, commended the ERC Director and her team for their commitment to enhancing quality education, equipping teachers with the skills they need, and promoting innovative practices across FCT schools.
Also present throughout the session, the Director, School Services, Education Secretariat, Mrs. Magdalene Uzoanya, noted that practical, demonstration-based learning is essential for strengthening teacher capacity across the FCT.
A former Director of the ERC and facilitator at the programme, Dr. Emmanuel Aina, applauded the performance of the teachers during the practical session, saying it has set a high standard for entrepreneurship education in line with global best practices.
A notable highlight of the day was a demonstration by students of Government Science Technical College, Area 3, who presented an impressive “waste-to-wealth” project. They showcased various innovative products made from recycled materials, reflecting the practical skills acquired in their school and underscoring the real-life impact of entrepreneurship education in the FCT.
