APPLY NOW: The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria Food Processing and Packaging Training for Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs

The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture. Through its various initiatives, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of youth in the rural economy. Agrihub intends to operate an inclusive model that provides opportunities for people with low levels of education.

Eligibility Requirements

• Beneficiaries should be youth between the ages of 18 and 29.
• Youth must be passionate about agriculture especially food processing and its value chain.
• The beneficiary must be unemployed when applying.
• Beneficiaries must possess at least a junior or senior secondary school certificate and be literate in English or the local language.
• Applicants resident in Iwo, Ileogbo, Oluponna, Kuta and environs will be given preference.
• Applicants must have access to a functioning mobile phone.
• Participants must be physically and mentally fit to participate in all aspects of the training. Applicants with certain disabilities are also encouraged to apply. However, this must be clearly communicated during the application period.
• Applicants must be ready to commit three months to this program.
• Applicants should be willing to undergo an internship in relevant food processing companies.

Females are encouraged to apply… For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the IFAD Agrihub Nigeria. Application Deadline: August 8, 2022