Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (L.A.P.) is a social intervention programme aimed at exposing the youth to agriculture via training utilising modern agricultural techniques and practices towards job and wealth creation.
Agriculture is the backbone many economies, averaging 25% or more of GDP in several developing countries and representing a prime opportunity to employ the youth. Considering the ageing population of food producers in the country, with the average age stemmed at 60+, it behoves on the government to drive inclusive strategies that engage the target group in agricultural food production. Lagos is not left behind in this drive, and as such initiated programmes targeted at youth participation in the sector through its Ministry of Agriculture to mitigate some of the challenges identified as preventing the youth from fully engaging in agriculture – most notably lack of financing, land, markets and training.
Some of the programmes initiated by the administration of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu conceptualised the establishment of the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (L.A.P.) in year 2020 as a social intervention programme aimed at exposing the youth to agriculture via training utlilizing modern agricultural techniques and practices towards job and wealth creation. The programme aims to train 15,000 youth across four value chains namely poultry, aquaculture, vegetable and piggery within the next 5 years.
Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Details:
Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Programmeis open to suitable qualified candidates for placement into the One-Month Training in Poultry, Aquaculture, Vegetable Value Chains, E-Agric, and Agribusiness at the Lagos State Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), Araga, Epe.
At the completion of training, participants will also undergo a three (3) month internship and mentorship phase of L.A.P in their chosen value chains.
Eligibility Requirements for 2023 Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Programme
Unemployed women and youth with a passion for agriculture who must:
- Possess a minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate
- Have a satisfactory physical/health condition
- Be between the ages of 18-35 for males and 18-40 years for females
Benefits of Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Programme
At the completion of training, participants will also undergo a three (3) month internship and mentorship phase of L.A.P in their chosen value chains.
How to Apply for Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Programme
Applicants interested in the Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Programme should use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button and follow the instructions to commence application for the programme.
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