Leventis Foundation Nigeria Free Training Program

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Leventis Foundation Nigeria is offering a one year Free Training Program in modern agriculture, sustainable agricultural practices and the responsible use of natural resources in farming.

The Leventis Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides free agricultural training to farmers and youths in Nigeria and other African countries.

The Foundation in Nigeria has been involved in charitable activities dedicated to empowering youths and farmers through training in modern, sustainable agricultural practices and the responsible use of natural resources.

Since its inception in 1987, the Foundation has been at the forefront of agricultural training, with six agricultural training schools strategically established across different agro-ecological zones in Nigeria. These schools, located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Osun, Kano, and Gombe states, are co-funded by the Leventis Foundation and the respective State Governments.

The schools provide comprehensive one-year training programs designed for young men and women passionate about building rewarding careers in farming and agribusiness. Participants gain hands-on experience across diverse areas of agriculture, agricultural value chains, and farm enterprises.

Overview of LFN Free Training Program

The Leventis Foundation Nigeria Free Agricultural Training Program is aimed at training young Nigerian Farmers in Modern farming practices and develop the trainees abilities and skills to manage and maintain farm businesses efficiently.

Objectives

To empower farmers and youths with modern agricultural skills and knowledge.
To enhance food security and self-sufficiency in Nigeria.
To promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Program Benefits

Participants who complete the training program will receive:

Certificate of completion: A certificate recognized by the Nigerian government.

Start-up capital: A grant to support the establishment of their own agricultural projects.

Mentorship: Ongoing support and guidance from experienced agricultural experts.

Apart from the training and skills that participants will acquire, successfully selected trainees will also enjoy:

Free Tuition
Free Accomodation
Free Feeding and
Certification after the training

Training Programs

The Leventis Foundation offers various training programs, including:

One-Year Training Program: A comprehensive training program that covers topics such as crop production, livestock management, agricultural economics, and farm management.

Short-Term Training Programs: Specialized training programs that focus on specific areas, such as poultry production, fish farming, or vegetable production.

Specifically the study will cover the following courses:

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

The Foundation also offers a variety of consultancy services and targeted short courses in several aspects of agriculture e.g. processing and packaging, Poultry production, vegetable production, bee-keeping, honey production, fish farming, mushroom production, value chain development, feed formulation, greenhouse farming and hydroponics, urban farming and climate-smart agriculture

Training Methods

The training programs are delivered through a combination of:

Classroom lectures: Theory-based training sessions.
Practical demonstrations: Hands-on training sessions.
Field trips: Visits to farms and agricultural projects.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the training program, applicants must:

Be Nigerian citizens.
Be between 18 and 40 years old.
Have a minimum of Junior Secondary School Certificate (JSSC) or equivalent.
Be willing to learn and work in agriculture.

How to Apply

To apply for the training program, follow these steps:

Visit the Leventis Foundation application portal at the link below.
Submit the completed application form along with required documents online at the link below or send it by post to The Principal Leventis Foundation (Nigeria), FCT Agricultural Training School Yaba, Abuja.

Required Documents

Handwritten application.
A letter of attestation, signed by either the Chairman or Secretary of your Local Government of Origin or a Justice of the Peace (JP).
Photocopies of credentials
Two (2) recent passport photographs
Three (3) reference letters.

Locations

The Leventis Foundation has training centers in several locations across Nigeria, including:

Abuja: FCT Agricultural Training School Yaba, Abaji Area Council, Abuja.

Kano: Agricultural Training School, Panda, Albasu Local Government, Kano State.

Ibadan: The University of Ibadan Teaching and Research Farm.

Kaduna: The Kaduna State Agricultural Development Project (KADP).

Osun: Agricultural Training School, Imo, Ilesa, Osun State

To Start your application on the Leventis Foundation Nigeria Free Training Program portal, See Application link in first comment.

Note:

Application Closing Date: Friday, 21 February, 2025

Screening/Examination scheduled for Saturday, 22 February, 2025

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