The Leventis Foundation Nigeria invites applications for its comprehensive one-year training program in modern and sustainable agriculture for the 2025 academic year. This fully-funded program is designed to empower young Nigerians with hands-on training and expertise in various aspects of agriculture and agribusiness.
About the Program
The Leventis Foundation, established in 1987, operates six agricultural training schools located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Osun, Kano, and Gombe States. These schools, co-funded by the Leventis Foundation and state governments, focus on building practical skills in agriculture, sustainable farming practices, and natural resource management.
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive Training: Gain practical knowledge and experience in various agricultural practices and agribusiness.
- Tuition-Free: The program covers tuition, accommodation, and meals at no cost to participants.
- Career Development: Graduates will be equipped to transform the agricultural sector and create sustainable farming enterprises in their communities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the program, applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 40 years old.
- Be physically fit.
- Demonstrate basic literacy in English (minimum of secondary school education preferred).
- Show a keen interest in agriculture and agribusiness.
- Have a farming background (an added advantage).
- Pass a written and oral examination during the selection process.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must bring the following documents on the screening/examination day:
- A handwritten cover letter.
- A letter of attestation signed by a local government official or a Justice of the Peace (JP).
- Two recent passport-sized photographs.
- Three reference letters.
- Photocopies of academic qualifications or other relevant documents.
Training Locations
The program is hosted at various Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Schools, including:
- Osun State: Imo, P.M.B. 5074, Ilesa.
- Kano State: Panda, Albasu Local Government, P.M.B. 3555, Kano.
- FCT, Abuja: Yaba, Abaji Area Council, P.M.B. 001, Abaji.
For additional inquiries, contact:
Mrs. Janet Egbe-Owoicho
Email: leventisfoundation@gmail.com
Phone: 0708 552 4233
Screening and Deadline
- Screening Date: Saturday, 22 February 2025.
- Application Deadline: Friday, 21 February 2025.
Application Process
Interested candidates should visit the Leventis Foundation website HERE to apply.
The program also offers short courses and consultancy services in specialized areas such as poultry production, vegetable farming, bee-keeping, fish farming, mushroom cultivation, greenhouse farming, hydroponics, and climate-smart agriculture.
Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your career in sustainable agriculture. Apply now!
