Leventis Foundation 2021-2022 Training Programme in Modern and Sustainable Agricultural for Nigerians

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.Admission is open to both male and female candidates

• Table of Content
• About Leventis Foundation
• Training Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Training Programme
• Requirements for Training Programme Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Leventis Foundation

The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) is a charitable company of the A.G Leventis Group dedicated to the training of 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 six schools in the different agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. The schools located in the FCT, Osun, Kaduna, Kano and Gombe states are co-financed by Leventis Foundation and the respective State Governments. All the Schools offer training to young people (male and female) desirous ...... continue reading

Training Programme

Aim and Benefits of Training Programme

Tuition and boarding (including feeding) are provided free of charge for successful candidates throughout the course.

Requirements for Training Programme Qualification

• 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.

Documents Required for Application

• A letter signed by the chairman or secretary of the Candidate’s Local Government of origin, or an attestation letter from a Justice of Peace (JP)
• Two (2) recent passport size photographs
• Three (3) references 
• Photocopies of academic qualifications(s) or relevant documents 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Application in applicant’s own handwriting including concrete information in respect of each of the above requirements together with the documents for application and forwarded to any of the addresses below, preferably, to the school of choice.

• Leventis Foundation Osun State

Agricultural Training School

IMO, P.M.B. 5074, Ilesa

Osun State

• Leventis Foundation Kano State

Agricultural Training School

Panda, Albasu Local Government

P.M.B. 3555, Kano

Kano State

• Leventis Foundation Kaduna State

Agricultural Training School

Dogon Dawa, Birini Gwari LG

P.M.B 1047, Zaria, Kaduna State

• Leventis Foundation Gombe State

Agricultural Training School

Tumu, Akko Local Government

Gombe State

• Leventis Foundation FCT

Agricultural Training School

Yaba, Abaji Area Council

P.M.B. 001, Abaji,

Abuja.

• The General Manager (Technical and Training)

Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd/Gte

No 2, Leventis Close, Central Business District,

P.O.Box 20351, Garki Abuja, FCT.

www.leventisfoundation.org.ng

For more details,visit Leventis website