The Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Scheme is aimed at training and Seeding over 3,000 young Nigerians in agriculture; particularly 70% of young women within the next 3 years as modern farm managers/technicians, and agro-entrepreneurs.

This innovative partnership is announcing the first of a series of a three-month training program; that will cover key areas in agro-business; which aims to create opportunities for African youths by setting out an ambitious goal for the next decade.

Application is ongoing for this 3-month Boot Camp in sustainable farming methods and hands-on experience in agriculture for modern farm managers/technicians, and agro-entrepreneurs.

Participants will be trained in any of the following agricultural branches;

• Crop Production
• Animal Husbandry
• Aquaculture
• Food Processing

Participation Criteria

• Participants must be between 18-35 years of age
• Participants must have started an agricultural Venture or are passionate about starting one.
• Participants must be able to travel to Ebony or Owerri
• Participants should have a support Structure to enable successful implementation after the training and certification.
• Participants must commit to starting or scaling agro venture after the training.Program Benefits
• Free Feeding
• Free Accommodation
• Free Tuition
• Free Training Materials
• Free Business Growth Kit Other Benefits
• Market Linkages and Access
• Mentorship Pool to Select from – Data Sharing on production and market trends

Application Deadline: Unspecified

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