Edward Esene

"Edward is a good person, he is smart and intelligent."

"He's a great personality with Excellence written all over him. He is very good at what he does, with verifiable track record. I've known him since the 2010s."

"He is a very great guy, highly recommend"

"Great facilitator! He knows his onions"

"A seasoned entrepreneur with proven track records of competence and integrity"

"He’s a leader and a professional trainer."

"It is with great pleasure that I endorse Edward Esene, a jolly good fellow and a participant in the Executive Master of Business Administration programme at the University of Lagos Business School.

Throughout our time together in the programme, Edward has consistently demonstrated diligence, integrity, and a strong collaborative spirit. He brings a positive energy to group work and class discussions, and his commitment to excellence has been evident in his contributions to coursework and projects alike.

I have no reservations in recommending Edward Esene, and I am confident he will continue to excel in his academic and professional pursuits."

"Edward is an exceptional leader and entrepreneur whose experience, discipline, and perspective have had a meaningful impact on me. I have learned a great deal from him, particularly from the way he approaches leadership, business, decision-making, and problem-solving.

Over time, he has shared valuable insights that have helped broaden my thinking and improve the way I approach both professional and personal development. His ability to lead with clarity, remain focused on results, and still create opportunities for others to learn is something I greatly respect.

I am grateful for the knowledge, guidance, and lessons I have gained from interacting with him, and I consider his influence an important part of my growth."

"He is one of African pioneers in Grant writing and proposal development. He also empowers businesses in Nigeria with skills needed for growth and productivity"

"A great thought leader, excellent listener, smart problem solver and a true gentleman overall."

"Reliable gentleman with deep insights."

"Exceptionally brilliant at what he does and diligent too."

"Edward Esene is a certified MSME Development Expert and consultant"

"Edward Esene is a seasoned business startup coach and innovation consultant with over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship development. As co-founder of Plus Incubation Hub, he has guided numerous startups from ideation to funding and scale. With a strong background in management training, SME advisory, and digital skills development, Edward has consulted on major national and international programmes, including the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program, YouWin, and the UN Hult Prize. His expertise spans business development strategy, innovation consulting, project implementation and mentorship, and leadership training, positioning him as a key driver of sustainable enterprise growth."

"Edward has given more than to decades to help in building start-ups in Nigeria, and has set up a tech hub for the benefits of youths and SMEs, training them to build and scale up in their different endeavours. And he goes as far as helping them seek and get grants for the growth of their business. He is highly deserving, and I endorse him for this award."

"Very professional "