Executive Director, Leventis Foundation Nigeria, Hope Usieta, has disclose the Foundation readiness to collaborate with the National Youth Service Corps that will engage the Corners in Agribusiness
Dr Usieta Stated this at the Pre- 2025 Agricultural Youth Summit Press Briefing in Abuja.
“As we count down to the 2025 Agricultural Youth Summit, jointly organized by the Leventis Foundation Nigeria and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), with support from relevant partners.This year’s summit, theme, “Building Youth and Agripreneurs’ Resilience for Agribusiness through Targeted Upskilling and Innovative Agri-Finance,” is a deliberate theme given the challenges faced by numerous Agripreneurs particularly youth-led agribusinesses.
The summit and its theme underscore our collective resolve to strengthen youth participation, innovation, and resilience in the country’s agricultural sector.This year’s Summit, scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025,
in Abuja, will convene young agripreneurs, policymakers, development partners and financiers, and agricultural experts from across the country.
As many of us know, the global agricultural system is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by social and economic pressures and climate change. In this context, Nigeria’s young people represent both the greatest opportunity and the most important resource for building a sustainable agricultural future.At Leventis Foundation Nigeria, we have remained steadfast in our mission to train, empower, and mentor young Nigerians to become agripreneurs who can create jobs, boost productivity, and contribute to national food security.
The Agricultural Youth Summit builds on that commitment by providing a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and enterprise development.Through this summit, we aim to equip participants with practical skills, business insights, and access to innovative agri-finance tools that can help them start or scale their agribusinesses.I am pleased to announce that, in partnership with the NYSC, we will be awarding up to ₦2 million in grants to outstanding young agribusiness owners who present viable ideas and pitches during the summit. This initiative is not merely symbolic, but it is a deliberate investment in youth-led agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship.
The one-day event which will feature expert-led workshops, panel sessions, key stakeholder presentations, an exhibition of agribusinesses are designed to be hands-on and solution-oriented. Each session would offer practical guidance that participants can immediately apply to their ventures. Among the key technical partners facilitating the workshops are Extension Africa, Business Visa and Training Co. Ltd, the Abuja Enterprise Agency, and SMEDAN.
This will Include Practical micro and backyard gardening, Digital tools and technology for small and medium agribusinesses.Product packaging and branding for agribusiness.Writing a business plan, pitching, and business registration.The key stakeholder presentations and remarks will center around on topics around Accessible Agri-finance for Agri SMEs.in addition, we will host a panel session on “Mainstreaming Agricultural Insurance
We invite all stakeholders with shared passion for youth development and agricultural innovation to partner with us in areas such as capacity building, expanding access to agritech solutions, finance, and market opportunities.Our shared vision is simple: to make agribusiness a viable, innovative, and rewarding career path for Nigeria’s young people. Through strategic partnerships and consistent investment in youth capacity, we can transform the sector into a major driver of national prosperity.As we look to the future, our message to young Nigerians is simple but profound. Agribusiness holds promise. With the right training, technology, and mindset, agriculture can be your gateway to prosperity and impact. The Leventis Foundation Nigeria will continue to stand with you, invest in you, and champion your ideas as we build a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural sector.
As we prepare for the 2025 Agricultural Youth Summit, we urge the Stàkeholders to join us in amplifying this message, that agriculture is a pathway to wealth creation, national growth, and global relevance.
On behalf of the Leventis Foundation Nigeria, I wish to thank the National Youth Service Corps for its unwavering collaboration, and our partners who continue to support Youth empowerment through sustainable agriculture..
In his speech, the NYSC Director of Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Department (SAED), Kehinde Aremu, lauded the partnership, describing it as a crucial step toward deepening youth participation in agriculture.
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