About Us
Our Story
De-Nexus Center is a dynamic innovation and collaboration hub committed to fostering sustainable development and creative leadership. We provide transformative solutions that empower individuals, organizations, communities, and nations; ensuring long-term impact and progress.
Our core focus is to build innovative partnerships for growth while bridging knowledge gaps, promoting technology-driven solutions, and driving socio-economic advancement through strategic partnerships, research, and capacity-building initiatives.
With a strong commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063; De-Nexus Center plays a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s development landscape by equipping stakeholders with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to thrive in an evolving global economy.
Our Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in innovation, sustainability, and leadership, driving transformative change for individuals, businesses, and communities across Africa and beyond.
Our Mission
To bridge the gap between ambition and success by empowering individuals and organizations with innovative solutions, technical support, and sustainable development programs that foster economic growth, knowledge transfer, and capacity building..
Our Goal
To create an enabling environment for development and innovation while addressing critical challenges in trade, health, food security, education, and skill development.
Our Objectives
At DE-Nexus Center, our objectives are the foundation of our commitment to sustainable development and impactful governance. They guide our strategies and actions, ensuring that every initiative we undertake creates meaningful change. Here’s how we bring these objectives to life
We believe that every challenge is an opportunity for innovation. Through strategic research, data-driven insights, and collaborative brainstorming, we design and implement creative solutions tailored to meet specific development challenges. Whether it’s leveraging technology to improve healthcare systems or creating new frameworks for sustainable agriculture, innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
Sustainable progress begins with empowered individuals and institutions. We focus on building the skills, knowledge, and infrastructure necessary to transform critical sectors. From improving food systems to enhance nutrition, advancing health programs for accessible care, and driving ICT adoption for a connected future, we empower stakeholders to lead the way in their fields.
Collaboration is essential for tackling complex global challenges. We act as a bridge, bringing together governments, private sector players, and international organizations to pool resources, share expertise, and create synergies. These partnerships amplify impact, ensuring that resources are used efficiently to achieve shared development goals.
Staying ahead in a rapidly changing world requires constant vigilance and adaptability. We track global and regional development trends, analyze their implications, and provide stakeholders with the insights they need to make informed decisions. Our commitment to monitoring and evaluation ensures that our actions remain relevant and impactful.
Sustainability is at the core of our work. We design programs and initiatives that not only address immediate needs but also ensure long-term benefits for future generations. By aligning our efforts with global goals such as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and AU Agenda 2063, we contribute to a brighter and more equitable future for all.
Our Core Values
Our core values define who we are and guide how we operate. At DE-Nexus Center, these principles are more than just words—they are the driving forces behind our success and the trust we build with our partners.
Integrity
Trust and credibility are earned through transparency and ethical behavior. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of honesty, ensuring that every action we take reflects our commitment to doing what’s right.
Innovation
Creativity and forward-thinking drive our approach to development. We embrace new ideas and cutting-edge technologies to create solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of our stakeholders. By thinking outside the box, we open new doors to progress.
Sustainability
The future matters to us. Every initiative we undertake is designed with longevity in mind, ensuring that the benefits endure for generations to come. Sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s a responsibility we uphold in all our work.
Collaboration
Great achievements come from working together. We value the power of partnerships and actively seek opportunities to collaborate with governments, private organizations, academia, and international bodies. Together, we achieve more than we ever could alone.
Excellence
Quality is our hallmark. From the planning phase to execution and beyond, we prioritize professionalism and attention to detail in all we do. Excellence isn’t just a standard; it’s the foundation of the trust we share with our partners and stakeholders.
Meet the Minds Behind Our Vision
We are led by a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who share a common goal: to drive sustainable development. Our team brings together a diverse range of expertise, from policy research to technology innovation, ensuring that we approach every challenge with fresh ideas and solutions. Get to know the people behind our mission and learn about the incredible work they do to make a difference.
Mrs Ifeoma Okoye
Director
mr obi obiwulu
Director
DR Philip Emegwali
Director
Haruna Abulahi
Director
Bimbo Olukoya
Director
Victory AkpaBio
Director
Our Alignment With Global & Regional Agendas
De Nexus Center’s programs and initiatives are strategically aligned with:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
We actively contribute to goals such as quality education, economic growth, innovation, reduced inequalities, support humanitarian services, and promote food security and nutrition.
African Union’s Agenda 2063
Our vision supports the AU’s long-term blueprint with a focus on the next ten-year plan for socio-economic transformation, particularly in areas such as industrialization, job creation, digital economy, and skill development
Our Impact
With creative leadership, we build innovative partnerships, empower businesses, support entrepreneurs, facilitate ground-breaking research and innovations.
Key achievements:
Connecting SMEs with investors and markets to enhance economic opportunities.
Implementing training and capacity-building programs that have upskilled thousands of professionals.
Incubating tech-driven initiatives that address pressing societal challenges.
Providing strategic Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks that have improved policy and project effectiveness.
Partnership & Collaborations
De Nexus Center collaborates with key stakeholders, including:
Government, Policymakers, and Agencies
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Private sectors and investors
Financial Institutions
Educational and research institutions
International development organizations
Our Developmental Pillars
At De-Nexus Center, we are committed to driving sustainable development through strategic interventions across key sectors. Our development pillars serve as the foundation for our work, ensuring long-term impact, economic growth, and social transformation.
Education
We are committed to building a safer and more resilient society through education and training. Our Innovative Incubation Programs nurture groundbreaking ideas and initiatives that address societal challenges, provides training, consultancy, and mentorship programs for individuals and organizations, geared toward enhancing quality leadership, skills development, entrepreneurship for sustainable development.
Health
We recognize that health is the foundation of a thriving society, therefore through our strategic health initiatives we ensure our commitment to health extends beyond just providing access to healthcare services, but also focus on innovation, education, and sustainable solutions that improve primary health care, capacity building, and advocacy for effective and efficient service delivery.
Environment & Food System
We promote sustainable agriculture and environmental practices to enhance food production, nutrition, and quality of life. Our efforts focus on ecosystem restoration, resource conservation, renewable energy, and supporting small-scale farmers. Through food processing, packaging, and disaster resilience, we aim to strengthen food security, improve health, and drive economic growth for a stable future.
Food security is essential for a prosperous future. We support innovative agricultural practices that boost production, ensure sustainable use of resources, and provide access to nutritious food. By empowering farmers and enhancing food systems, we tackle hunger and build resilience.
Entrepreneurship
We transform ideas into wealth, promote trade, and facilitate investments.
We incubate and accelerate businesses, connect entrepreneurs to markets, and facilitate access to finance through strategic partnerships.
Technology
We harness indigenous and foreign technology to drive innovation, offering IT-based solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and digital transformation across industries. Our focus areas include AI-driven analytics, digital capacity-building, software solutions, and digital marketing towards economic growth.
Infrastructure
We are dedicated to advancing real estate development with focus on environmentally responsible practices that drive urban growth, enhance quality of life, and support economic development through smart city initiatives, efficient transportation networks, clean water and sanitation systems, renewable energy integration, and sustainable urban planning through strategic public-private partnerships.
Governance
We advocate for transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance systems that empower communities and institutions in the areas of policy development and advocacy to drive positive change, capacity building for public and private sector leaders to enhance governance practices and promoting civic engagement and social accountability to strengthen democratic processes.
By championing good governance, we foster a culture of integrity, equity, and progress, creating enabling environments where businesses can thrive.
Our Strategic Partners
We believe that collaboration is the key to sustainable development. Our work is powered by strong partnerships with governments, international organizations, regional bodies, private sector players, and academic institutions. Together, we mobilize resources, share knowledge, and implement programs that transform lives across Africa. Our strategic partners are at the heart of everything we do, helping us drive impactful change, one project at a time.
Join us in transforming challenges into opportunities.
Ready to make an impact? Let’s build a sustainable future together