LFN and NYSC signed an MOU in 2021 to empower corps members through training in Agribusiness. This partnership involves training corps members in modern and sustainable agricultural practices and Agribusiness across LFN training schools in FCT, Kano, Gombe, and Osun states. Apart from the training school in Ilesha, Osun state which is located in Ilesha town/city, other trainings are located in rural/semi urban area.
The training will take place at designated Leventis Foundation Nigeria schools. The schools are located in rural areas.
- Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training School, Imo, Ilesha West Local Government Area, Osun State.
- Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training School. Yaba, Abaji Area Council, FCT, Abuja
- Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training School, Tumu, Akko Local Government, Gombe state.
- Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training School, Panda, Albasu Local Government Area, Kano state.
The training is designed to last for one year and runs concurrently with the mandatory service year of corps members who apply, undergo the screening process, and are successfully admitted into the program. Selected corps members will be posted to the Leventis Foundation Nigeria Agricultural Training School located in, or closest to, their state of deployment.
Corps members on the program will be provided with:
- Free accommodation
- Nutriti
ous meals - Training materials
- Basic health care services
- Access to library and computer labs.
- Monthly stipends
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a corps member.
- You must demonstrate genuine passion for agriculture and agribusiness
- You must be willing to accept one of Leventis Foundation Agricultural training Schools as your Place of Primary Assignment (PPA).
- You must be willing to participate fully in all training activities at the school.
NATURE OF THE AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAM
The Agribusiness training program covers theoretical (20%) and practical (80%) modules on Crop Production and Agroforestry, Livestock Production, Enterprise Development and Agricultural Engineering.
A TYPICAL DAY AT LEVENTIS AGRICULTURAL TRAINING SCHOOL!
Hey!, ready to dive into an epic day at Leventis Agricultural Training School? Here’s the lowdown on what’s poppin’:
- The Animals!
Start your morning with some serious animal vibes! You’ll team up with your crew to feed the squad—think cattle, sheep, goats, fish, poultry, snails, and rabbits. It’s a quick, one-hour mission to keep the livestock happy and thriving.
- 7:00 AM – Freshen Up & Get Ready
Head back to the dorms to shower, change, and get hyped for the day. You’ve got this!
- 7:30 AM – Brain Boost with Classes
From 7:30 to 9:30 AM, hit the classroom for some next-level learning. The timetable’s packed with knowledge to level up your agri-skills.
- 9:30 AM – Breakfast Break
Chow down on a dope breakfast spread from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Fuel up for the action-packed day ahead!
- 10:30 AM – Hands-On Hustle
From 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, it’s time to get your hands dirty (in a good way)! Head to your department for practical sessions that bring the classroom to life. Whether it’s planting, tending, or building, you’re making it happen.
- 1:00 PM – Lunch & Chill
Take a breather from 1:00 to 3:00 PM with a tasty lunch and some downtime. Kick back, vibe with friends, or just soak in the chill.
- 3:00 PM – Crop Crew Action
From 3:00 to 5:00 PM, it’s all about the crops! Get out in the fields for practical sessions that make you a pro at growing the good stuff.
- 5:00 PM – Games & Good Times
At 5:00 PM, it’s time to let loose! Join in on games, sports, or dope social activities with your squad. Show off your skills or just have a blast!
- 7:00 PM – Dinner Vibes
Wrap up the day with a fire dinner at 7:00 PM. Share stories, laugh, and refuel for tomorrow’s adventure.
- 9:00 PM – Lights Out & Recharge
Between 9:00 and 10:00 PM, it’s time to crash. Rest up in the dorms and get ready to do it all again tomorrow!
EXPECTATIONS
- At the end of the program, corps members are expected to acquire skills necessary to start and grow a successful agribusiness of their choosing enterprise.
- Corps members are expected to develop a bankable business plan that would guarantee access to funding opportunities, mentorship, business development services, etc.
ABOUT LEVENTIS FOUNDATION NIGERIA
The Leventis Foundation has been at the forefront of empowering youths and farmers on sustainable agriculture and agribusiness since 1988 through fully sponsored, residential training programs across its six agricultural training schools located in six states in Nigeria. Each year, over 400 young Nigerians graduate from our program with practical and entrepreneurial skills in crop production, livestock production, enterprise development to include agro-processing and other agribusiness skills.
Training follows a two-pronged strategy namely: 1) one-year free on-campus intensive training and 2) outreach program targeting the generality of practicing smallholder farmers. The training is 80% practical and 20% theoretical. Personalized training is organized on demand.
LFN has trained more than 30,000 youths under the one-year regular training from 1988 to date.
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