Education

Leventis Foundation’s Free 2025 Agricultural Training Programme

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Jeremiah Ayegbusi

The Leventis Foundation Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 one-year agricultural training programme. This initiative, held at the Leventis Agricultural Training School in Yaba and Abuja, aims to equip young Nigerian farmers with essential skills in modern farming practices and agribusiness management. The fully-funded programme covers tuition, accommodation, and feeding.

Programme Objectives

The training programme is designed to:

  • Train young Nigerians in modern, market-oriented farming techniques.
  • Develop the capacity of participants to effectively manage and sustain farm enterprises.
  • Support the establishment of technically advanced and productive farms

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Areas of Training

Participants will undergo both practical and theoretical instruction across various agricultural disciplines, including:

  • Crop Production
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Enterprise Development
  • Farm Management & Extension
  • Agro-forestry and Beekeeping Management
  • Animal and Fishery Production

Eligibility and Application Process

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be aged between 18 and 40 years.
  • Have a passion for agriculture and aspire to build a career in the field.
  • Have completed secondary education and be proficient in English.
  • Be physically fit to participate in the programme’s activities.

To apply, candidates must submit the following:

  • A handwritten application
  • Photocopies of credentials
  • Two (2) recent passport photographs

Applications should be sent to:
The Principal, Leventis Foundation (Nigeria), FCT Agricultural Training School, Yaba, Abuja.

For additional information, applicants may call the following telephone number 0708 552 4233

Application Deadline: Friday, 21 February 2025
Examination Date: Saturday, 22 February 2025 at 10:00 am

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About the Leventis Foundation Nigeria

The Leventis Foundation Nigeria is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting sustainable agricultural development across the country. Established in 1987, the foundation operates several agricultural training schools with the goal of enhancing food security, empowering rural communities, and fostering entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector. Over the years, the foundation has trained thousands of young Nigerians, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive economic growth and innovation in farming.

This programme continues the foundation’s mission of supporting Nigeria’s agricultural transformation by empowering the next generation of farm entrepreneurs.

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Jeremiah Ayegbusi

Jeremiah Ayegbusi analyzes economic news and conducts research for Arbiterz. He studied Economics at Redeemers University

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