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Project progress
The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria Project recently partnered with 11 private companies in Nigeria.
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Youth-Centered Agribusiness Hubs
This project is directed toward realizing IFAD’s vision in empowering African youth through the establishment of a network of youth-centered Agribusiness Hubs in Nigeria.
OUR GOAL
To create sustainable employment and income generating opportunities for youth in agriculture related activities
Value chains
Crop Production
Field crops, grain legume, root crops, horticulture.
Animal Production
Small animals, Cattle, diary, swine, aquaculture.
Farm Service
Seed technologies, plant propagation, composting, farm machinery, irrigation.
Food Processing
Light Industry
Outcomes
Design a Pioneering Agribusiness Hub
We shall increase wage opportunities of youths through the hubs.
Strengthen Rural Economics
Our focus is to transform rural communities into vibrant agric based economy.
Consolidated Training Resources
We shall identify useful facilities and upgrade for agric skills training and knowledge transfer.
Agribusiness Training and Skills Development
We shall strengthen skills of youths (with a focus on 50% women) in Nigeria as skilled wage earners and entrepreneurs through technical support, curricular activities and iCT applications.
Agribusiness Hub Model Adoption
Agribusiness hub model adoption and outscaling by stakeholders through policy changes.
Recent News
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Empowering Rural Youth through Renewable Energy Training: Success story of IFAD Agrihub beneficiary
Empowering Rural Youth through Renewable Energy Training Christianah Afolabi works as Energy Access Lead for Renergy Integrated Systems and Projects. She got the job after undergoing a three-month intensive training on Renewable Energy, organized by the IFAD Agrihub Renewable Energy and Ashdam Solar Academy. The training is designed to equip rural youth with the knowledge
October 16, 2023 -
Rosemary’s journey from IFAD Agrihub beneficiary to Agronomist and Mentor
Rosemary’s journey from IFAD Agrihub beneficiary to Agronomist and Mentor A beneficiary of the IFAD Agrihub project, Rosemary Adeoti, a graduate of Economics, recently shared her experience as a trainee at the Oyo Agrihub located in Awe, Oyo state, Nigeria, where she received comprehensive training in screen house and open-field vegetable production, as well as
October 16, 2023 -
IFAD Agrihub Nigeria onboards nine private sector partners
The Rural Youth Employment Opportunities: support to integrated agribusiness hubs in Nigeria (IFAD Agrihub Nigeria Project) recently partnered with 11 private companies in Nigeria to create sustainable employment and income opportunities for youth, while leveraging existing expertise The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria Project leverages the partners’ extensive experience in their areas of expertise such as crop
November 22, 2022
Partners
