Skills · Enterprise · Growth

Empowering Entrepreneurs,
Transforming Lives

Kano State Entrepreneurship Development Institute (KEDI) builds skills, creates jobs, and drives sustainable economic growth across Northern Nigeria.

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About KEDI – enterprise development and skills training in Kano State

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Who We Are

Driving Enterprise Development in Kano State

KEDI is the enterprise development agency of the Kano State Government, established to promote entrepreneurship, build productive capacity, and support sustainable business growth across all 44 Local Government Areas.

Aligned with His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano First Agenda, we deliver skills training, mentorship, business incubation, and access to finance support — with special focus on women, youth, and vulnerable populations.

Business Training & Mentorship

Enterprise Incubation & Support

Access to Finance Facilitation

Green Economy & Digital Skills

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Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To develop, promote, and sustain entrepreneurship in Kano State by providing world-class skills training, enterprise support, and access to market and finance opportunities for all citizens.

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Our Vision

To be the leading sub-national enterprise development institution in Nigeria, building a thriving entrepreneurial economy in Kano that uplifts families, creates jobs, and drives regional prosperity.

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Our Commitment

Green enterprise development, digital inclusion, women empowerment, and youth productivity — anchored in Kano's cultural values and aligned with national development priorities.

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