2025 Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Programme

The Leventis Foundation Nigeria was founded in 1988 to replace and expand the “Nigeria Advisory Panel” of the A. G. Leventis Foundation, which had been in operation since 1979.

Our vision is to draw youths to agriculture while also training and supporting them to embrace improved, eco-friendly agricultural practices and technology targeted at reducing drudgery, boosting the national food/fiber basket, and guaranteeing a more sustainable livelihood for farming families.

Applications are solicited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Program.

Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Programme

Summary:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications:
• Location: Abuja, Osun, Kaduna, Kano and Gombe | Nigeria.
• Benefits: Stipends | Accommodation | Feeding | Training

Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Programme Description:

The objective of the Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Programme, which is FREE OF ALL COSTS to the beneficiary, is to create in Nigeria, generations of committed young practical farmers who will act as a catalyst for an agricultural revolution in their communities while advancing the food system.

Admission is open to both male and female candidates, Tuition and boarding (including feeding) are provided free of charge for successful candidates throughout the duration of the course.

Since its inception in 1987, the Foundation has been at the forefront of agricultural training, with six agricultural training schools strategically established across different agro-ecological zones in Nigeria.

These schools, located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Osun, Kano, and Gombe states, are co-funded by the Leventis Foundation and the respective State Governments.

Eligibilty Requirement for Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Programme:

Applicants for the Leventis Foundation Agricultural Schools Training Programme should fulfill the following conditions:

• Be physically fit.
• Ability to read and write in English (evidence of e minimum of secondary leaving school certificate may be required).
• Aged between 18 and 40 years old.
• Pass both written and oral test prior to final selection.
• Should demonstrate a perceivable interest in
  agriculture
• Proof of a farming background is an advantage.

Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Programme Benefits:

The Leventis Foundation Training Program is a fully funded comprehensive one-year training program designed for young men and women passionate about building rewarding careers in farming and agribusiness.

• The Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Programme will run for a year with extensive participation in several areas of agriculture.
• The full costs of tuition, accommodation, and feeding will be covered by the scholarship.

Documents Required Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Programme Requirements:

You are to come along with the following documents on the screening day;

• A handwritten cover letter.
• A letter of attestation, signed by either the Chairman or Secretary of your Local Government of Origin or a Justice of the Peace (JP).
• Attach the following documents:
  • Two (2) recent passport-sized photographs.
  • Three (3) reference letters.
  • Photocopies of your academic qualifications or any other relevant documents.

How to Apply for Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Programme

Interested and qualified candidates for “Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training Programme” should click the APPLY HERE button below to start filling out the application form and submit it before the deadline.

Deadline: February 21, 2025