Brief Description:
The Lagos Agripreneurship Program 2024 (LAP) is a significant intervention program designed to train young people aged 18-25 in modern agricultural practices. This initiative aims to highlight the possibilities in food systemsthrough a structured approach that includes training, internship, and mentorship. The program aligns with the Ministry of Agriculture Nigeria’s commitment to the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Developmental Agenda, which focuses on capacity building, employment generation, and promoting food security in the state.
Name of Host Institution
Ministry of Agriculture
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
• Applicants are invited to participate in a one-month intensive training program at the Agricultural Training Institute Araga, Epe. The training covers key areas such as poultry, piggery, aquaculture, vegetable value chains, E-Agric, and agribusiness. • Following the training, participants will engage in a three-month internship and mentorship phase with select commercial farms in their chosen value chains. This hands-on experience aims to build practical skills and foster employment generation through agriculture.
Deadline
Not specified
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