The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) is a charitable company dedicated to the training of youth and farmers in modern and sustainable agricultural practices and rational use of natural resources.
The Foundation has been running agricultural training for youths and farmers since 1987 and currently has five schools in different agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. The schools located in the FCT, Osun, Kaduna, Kano, and Gombe states are co-funded by Leventis Foundation and the respective State Governments. All the schools offer training to young people (male and female) desirous of making a good career in farming agribusiness. The comprehensive one-year training exposes the participants to several areas of agriculture and other farm businesses.
The objective of the training, which is FREE OF ALL COSTS, is to create in Nigeria, generations of committed young practical farmers who will act as a catalyst for an agricultural revolution in their communities.
WORTH
Tuition and boarding (including feeding) are provided free of charge for successful candidates throughout the course.
ELIGIBILITY
- Be physically fit
- Ability to read and write in English (evidence of a minimum of secondary school may be required).
- Aged between 18 and 40 years old.
- Pass both written and oral tests before final selection.
- Should demonstrate perceivable interest in agriculture.
- Proof of a farming background is an advantage.
DEADLINE: November 26 2021
To apply and for more information visit here