In a bid to tackle the rising unemployment rates and promote economic growth in Nigeria, Engr. Nnamdi Felix Unachukwu, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, has taken it upon himself to champion entrepreneurship education for kids in Nigeria.

Through his organization, Business Matters Incubators (BMI), Engr. Unachukwu has been providing entrepreneurship training and mentorship to kids and young adults, empowering them with the skills and knowledge needed to start and run successful businesses. In May 2024, the organization launched its advocacy initiative BMI CTY (Catch Them Young) to drive the inclusion of Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria’s basic and secondary school curriculum.

Engr. Unachukwu’s passion for entrepreneurship education stems from his upbringing and belief that entrepreneurship is key to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential. “We need to catch them young,” he says. “By teaching kids the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, we can empower them to become job creators rather than job seekers.”

Born November 17th, 1972 in Nnewi, a city in Anambra state, Nigeria known for breeding entrepreneurs. His parents were entrepreneurs and business owners and at the age of 12, he was already helping his Mom manage her business, by the time he was entering the university, he had set up businesses and had people managing them. Upon graduation from the university, in the wake of the telecom business boom, Nnamdi Unachukwu launched his mobile phone business Dax technologies which became a household name and dominated the mobile phone business in West Africa for several years before he diversified his business into other sectors.

With over 22 years of experience in multiple industries, including telecoms, technology, agriculture, real estate, and oil and gas downstream, Engr. Unachukwu is well-equipped to provide guidance and mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs. His strong educational background, which includes, early primary education at St Monica primary School Nnewi, his junior and senior secondary school education at Okongwu memorial secondary school and St Charles secondary school Onitsha respectively, a pre-science program at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, before going to the University of Nigeria Nsukka where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, an OMP from Lagos Business School (Pan African University), an MBA from the University of South Wales, UK, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) from Univasad Catholica De Muncia (UCAM) Spain, and a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from Universad Catholica de Muncia University, Spain, has also provided him with a solid foundation in business and entrepreneurship. He is also a certified management consultant Nigeria and a certified personal consultant U.K. 

Engr. Unachukwu’s commitment to entrepreneurship education has not gone unnoticed. He has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to entrepreneurship development in Nigeria.

He is a district Pastor with WCCRM LAGOS 

He is married to Mrs. Nkoli Unachukwu and they are blessed with four children.

As Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenges of unemployment and economic growth, Engr. Unachukwu’s efforts to promote entrepreneurship education for kids are a beacon of hope. His dedication to empowering young people with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in business is inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.

In recognition of his contributions to entrepreneurship development in Nigeria, we celebrate Engr. Nnamdi Felix Unachukwu today on his birthday as a champion of entrepreneurship education for kids in Nigeria.