Great news for residents of Lagos state and others who may be interested in this incredible program. Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (L.A.P.) is a social intervention program aimed at exposing the youth to agriculture through training and the use of modern agricultural techniques and practices towards jobs and wealth creation.
There is no denying the fact that agriculture is the backbone of many economies, averaging 25% or more of GDP in many developing countries and representing a prime opportunity to employ the youth. Considering the country’s aging population of food producers, with an average age of 60+, it is required of the government to drive inclusive strategies that engage the target group in agricultural food production. Lagos as a state has also embraced this drive and as such, initiated programs targeted at youth participation in this sector through its Ministry of Agriculture to lessen some challenges identified as youth prevention from full engagement in the agriculture sector.
One of the programs launched by the administration of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is the establishment of the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (L.A.P.) in 2020 as a social intervention program aimed at exposing the youth to agriculture via training. As mentioned earlier, this training utilizes modern agricultural techniques and practices toward jobs and wealth creation. The program aims to train 15,000 youth across four value chains namely poultry, aquaculture, vegetable planting, and piggery within the next 5 years
Benefits
After training, participants will undergo a three (3) month internship and mentorship phase of L.A.P in their chosen value chains.
Requirements
Unemployed women and youth with a passion for agriculture must:
- Possess a minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate
- Have a satisfactory physical/health condition
- Must be between the ages of 18-35 for males and 18-40 years for females
Selection Process
Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Program is open to interested and qualified candidates for placement into the 1-Month Training in Poultry, Aquaculture, Vegetable Value Chains, E-Agric, and Agribusiness at the Lagos State Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), Araga, Epe.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates can apply by clicking the provided link.