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 naming 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, Ondo, 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 of making a good career in fanning. 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 catalysts for agricultural revolution in their communities.
Admission is open to both male and female candidates. Tuition and boarding (including feeding) is provided free of charge for successful candidates throughout the duration of the course.
Admission Requirement
Applicants should fulfill the following conditions among others:
- Be physically fit
- Ability to read and write in English (evidence of minimum of junior secondary school may be required)
- Proof of a farming background is an advantage
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Pass both written and oral test prior to final selection
- Should demonstrate perceivable interest in agriculture
How to Apply
Application in applicant’s own hand writing including concrete information in respect of each of the above requirements together with a letter signed by the Chairman or Secretary of the candidates Local Government of Origin, or an attestation letter from a Justice of Peace (JP), two (2) recent passport size photographs, three (3) references and photocopies of academic qualification(s) or relevant documents should be forwarded to any of the addresses below, preferably, to the school of choice.
1.) Leventis Foundation/Osun State
Agricultural Training School
Imo, P.M.B. 5074, Ilesa,
Osun State.
2.) Leventis Foundation/Kaduna State
Agricultural Training School,
Dogon Dawa,
Birini Gwari LG,
P.M.B 1047, Zaria,
Kaduna State.
3.) Leventis Foundation/Kano State
Agricultural Training School
Panda, Albasu Local Government,
P.M.B. 3555, Kano,
Kano State.
4.) Leventis Foundation/Gombe State
Agricultural Training School,
Tumu, Akko Local Government,
Gombe State.
5) Leventis Foundation/Federal Capital TerritoryAgricultural Training School
Yaba, Abaji Area Council
P.M.B. 001, Abaji,
Federal Capital Territory.
6.) Leventis Foundation/Ondo State
Agricultural Training School
Ido-Ani,
Ondo State.
7.) The General Manager (Technical & Training)
Leventis Foundation Nigeria Ltd/Gte
2, Leventis Close,
Central Business District,
P.O. Box 20351,
Garki, Abuja.
FCT.
Note:
- Screening/ Examination comes up on Saturday 14th November, 2015.
- In addition to the regular one-year training, all Leventis Foundation (Nig) schools offer a variety of vocational targeted short courses in several aspects of farming e.g. Poultry Production, Vegetable Production, Bee-Keeping and Honey Production, Fish farming, Mushroom Production etc.
Deadline 13th November, 2015
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