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Agripreneurs
6 Years
Of African Development
WHO WE ARE
Capacity development and youth incubation centre
Our vision is to positively influence and facilitate the participation of the youth in agriculture value chains and building the skill and capacity of development practitioners to identify, plan, design, appraise, implement, analyse, monitor and evaluate development policies, programmes and projects.
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Our mission is to enhance the effectiveness of development intervention in Africa by ensuring the success of our clients through nurturing creative ideas that effectively address the development, policy, programs and business problems confronting policy makers, implementers, and business owners, especially youths, in Africa.
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CORE SERVICES
Amazing Services we Offer at APDC
So far, APDC has trained over 2,000 young agripreneurs across Nigeria, with over 70% fully engaged in running their own businesses or as wage employees in commercial farms.
In addition to agribusiness, the Centre has established the Fashionistas Enterprise to further empower youths and create employment, especially for women, in the creative arts/fashion industry.
In addition to agribusiness training, APDC offers specialized training on Project Cycle activities, including Preparation of COSTAB (Project Cost Tables), Financial and Economic Analysis of Project (Project Appraisal Techniques) etc.
MANAGEMENT
Our Dedicated Team Members
Dr Chiji Ojukwu
MD / CEO
Maaruf Yakub
Director of Programmes
Ifeoma Umeania
Head of Administration
Agene Matthew
Head of Finance
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Positive Review
Fresh out of graduation, unemployment stared me down. Determined to make a living, I started selling foodstuff in the market. However, I knew I lacked the knowledge to reach my full potential.
Then, the EUHD4A project entered my life. Experts at the living lab at The Centre opened a whole new world to me - the science of nutrition and the immense power of diverse food systems in tackling malnutrition across Africa.
Today, my thriving egg distribution business stands as a testament to the impact of this program. I'm proud to be playing my part in achieving Africa's SDG Goals, ensuring one delicious, nutritious meal at a time. A massive thank you to the EU for funding such a powerful program and a special shoutout to the incredible APDC team for their dedication and amazing work!
Josephine Okon
European Commission Healthy Diets 4 Africa - Cohort I Beneficiary
The SYMUF program enhanced my skills and knowledge. It equipped me with the tools I needed to become independent and contribute to the future of African agriculture. I'm incredibly grateful to the Centre's management team and the African Development Bank (AFDB) for financing such an impactful and empowering program. They've made a real difference in my life!
Thanks to the incredible SYMUF project, I'm no longer chasing unreliable jobs! Today, I'm a proud agripreneur, running my own successful agribusiness that even employs others!
Blessing Paul
SYMUF Project Cohort I Beneficiary
This project wasn't just training, it was a life-changer. Just months ago, owning a smoking kiln and fish processing operation felt like a distant dream. But thanks to the skills and resources I gained through the Creating Sustainable Youths MSMEs Through Urban Farming (SYMUF) Programme, along with the incredible support of the African Development Bank (AFDB) and the amazing team at APDC Group, I'm now running a thriving agribusiness! It's truly amazing to see what can happen when you have the right support.
Hajara Mohammed
SYMUF Project Cohort II Beneficiary
