For Young Nigerians | Agro-Based Training & Certification
📌 Overview
The ECOWAS-YEP is a regional youth development initiative designed by ECOWAS, implemented in Nigeria by the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN).
Its main goal is to reduce unemployment and curb irregular migration by equipping young Nigerians with practical agricultural and agri-business skills.
🧾 Program Summary
Host: ECOWAS
Implementing Partner: NOAN
Category: Training Program
Location: Nigeria (blended: online + physical)
Eligible Applicants: Nigerian youth (ages 18–35)
Deadline: August 16, 2025
Fee: Free
IELTS/TOEFL: Not required
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be Nigerian, aged 18–35
Be interested in agriculture, especially organic farming
Be committed to completing all training phases
Women and marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply
🎯 Program Benefits
Trainees will receive:
📜 Certification in Organic Agriculture
🧠 Hands-on Skills in:
Compost & organic pesticide production
Business plan creation
Liquid fertilizer formulation
Vegetable & yam cultivation
Sesame and ginger production
📈 Business Mentorship
👥 Cooperative development knowledge
🗂️ Training Modules
Module Topic Location Mode & Duration
1 General Training (Compulsory) Online 1 month
2 Compost, Pesticide, Liquid Fertilizer Ibadan 2 weeks physical + 6 weeks virtual
3 Potatoes, Vegetables, Yam Umudike, Abia State 8 weeks physical + 12 weeks virtual
4 Sesame & Ginger Value Chain Zaria 8 weeks physical + 16 weeks virtual
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1. Visit the application page: Click here to apply (Note: The actual application link is on the source site – please replace this with the real URL when sharing)
2. Fill out the form with your personal, academic, and interest details
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