The Institutional Relations and Entrepreneurship Development (IRED) unit of Capacity Building Division is saddled with the responsible of driving entrepreneurship and SMEs development, especially as it concerns the oil and gas supply chain and allied sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Objectives of the IRED Unit

• Drive the institutional strengthening initiative of the Board such as the ongoing renovation and upgrade of technical and vocational education and training centres (TVETs) across the nation
• Promote innovation and nurturing of talents, initiatives and proposals aimed at developing local capacity to drive for economic growth
• Initiate schemes to enhance productivity and poverty reduction in host communities and other parts of the country
• Drive the development of cross sectorial capacity building programs in high impact areas such as agriculture, construction, fabrication etc.