Applications are now open for the 2025 ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP), a specialized youth development initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment and discourage irregular migration by empowering young Nigerians through skills development and agribusiness training.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- Category: Training
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Hands-on Training | Business Mentorship | Certification
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 16, 2025
Scholarship Details
The ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP) is implemented under the ECOWAS Strategy on Youth Employability by the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN).
This initiative is focused on boosting the Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral Heuristics and agri-food value chains in Nigeria by unlocking the potential of young people. Through this project, ECOWAS seeks to promote sustainable agricultural practices and empower youth for socio-professional integration, which in turn is expected to reduce youth unemployment and discourage irregular migration.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the ECOWAS-YEP 2025 program, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian youth between the ages of 18 and 35
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in agriculture, organic farming, and agri-food value chains
- Women and individuals from marginalized groups are especially encouraged to apply
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will benefit from comprehensive training and support in areas including:
- Certification in Organic Agriculture
- Business Plan Development and Scaling
- Cooperative Development
- Record Keeping
- Compost Production
- Organic Pesticide Creation
- Liquid Fertilizer Formulation
- Potato Vine Cultivation
- Vegetable Crop Production
- Yam Set Preparation
- Sesame Cultivation Techniques
- Ginger Production and Value Addition
Training Schedule and Modules
The ECOWAS-YEP training is divided into four structured modules:
- Module 1: General Courses (Compulsory for All Trainees)
- Location: Online
- Duration: 1 month
- Course Content: Certification in Organic Agriculture, Business Plan Development, Cooperative Development, Record Keeping
- Module 2: Training on Input Production
- Location: Ibadan
- Duration: 2 months (2 weeks physical, 6 weeks virtual)
- Course Content: Compost Making, Organic Pesticide Production, Liquid Fertilizer Formulation
- Module 3: Training on Vegetable, Vines and Yam Sets
- Location: Umudike, Abia State
- Duration: 5 months (8 weeks physical, 12 weeks virtual)
- Course Content: Potato Vine Cultivation, Vegetable Crop Production, Yam Set Preparation
- Module 4: Training on Sesame and Ginger Value Chain
- Location: Zaria
- Duration: 6 months (8 weeks physical, 16 weeks virtual)
- Course Content: Sesame Cultivation, Ginger Production and Value Addition
How to Apply
To apply for the ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP) 2025:
- Visit the official application portal
- Complete the online application form
- Submit all required information before the deadline
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