APDC Group

CONTRIBUTING TO AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT

AFRICA PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Empowering youths with agribusiness skills in Poultry, Aquaculture, Horticulture, Mushroom production, and Heliculture.

Agribusiness Training

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.

Fashionistas Training

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.

Specialized Training

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.

Over 5 Years Of Experience In Africa Development

6 Years

Of African
Development.

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Over 5 Years Of Experience In Africa Development

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.

Youths Incubation & Training
Project Development & Management

While agriculture occupies the center stage of our business, APDC’s focus is on all sectors.

Dr. Chiji Ojukwu

MD, APDC Group

WHAT WE DO

We inspire and Offer Different Services

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Horticulture

Do you have a passion for plants and a desire to learn more? APDC is proud to offer a comprehensive...

Aquaculture

APDC is proud to offer a comprehensive suite of aquaculture training services designed to equip you...

Heliculture

Are you interested in becoming a leader in the sustainable food production revolution? Look no furth...

Poultry

We offer a range of training programs designed to equip poultry producers, managers, and employees w...

THE CENTRE

The Centre is a youth-led hub with innovative ideas and technology.

The Africa Projects Development Centre (APDC) also known as “The Centre” incubates and trains youth agripreneurs in various aspects of the agribusiness and exploits value chain addition as a panacea to the problem of unemployment in Nigeria and elsewhere.

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Young Agripreneurs
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Fully Engaged

We’ll Ensure You Always Get the Best Training.

APDC is positioned as major catalyst for growth in youth agripreneurship in Nigeria and the African continent at large. In addition to helping trainees to develop, implement, and coordinate the expansion of existing businesses or create new business opportunities, APDC also assists with business basics, networking activities, market assistance the APDC Market Place (an online marketing platform), accounting, and financial management.

WHY WE ARE THE BEST

APDC’s focus is on all sectors

The core personnel of APDC have been assisting youths in establishing and developing profitable agribusinesses that are drawn from Nigeria as well as from other African countries.

Agripreneur Incubation

90%

Creative arts

92%

Consultancy works

90%

PROJECTS

Our Ongoing and Completed Projects

APDC has trained over 2,000 young agripreneurs across Nigeria, with over 70% fully engaged in running their own businesses or as wage employees.

Mastercard-IITA Young Africa Works Project

An innovative approach to agribusiness training and start-up for Nigeria’s young people within the Young Africa Works Program.

Rural Youth Employment Opportunities

Creating Employment Opportunities for Rural Youth in Africa: Support to Integrated Agribusiness Hubs in Nigeria

Creating Sustainable Youth MSMEs Through Urban Farming

Enterprise development, which aims to provide technical assistance and capacity building as well as promote innovative programs that specifically support MSMEs.

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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

OUR TESTIMONIALS

Testimonies from Agripreneurs to APDC and its partners.

Exceptional service! Gerow’s attention to detail and reliability have been instrumental in our supply chain success.

Guy Hawkins

Rodriguez Enterprises

Gerow has consistently met and exceeded our logistics needs. Their dedication to excellence is truly commendable.

Eleanor Pena

ChenTech Solutions

Their team is a valuable asset to our business operations. Gerow’s efficient service has saved us time and money.

Cody Fisher

Foster & Co.

Gerow’s attention to detail and professionalism have made them our preferred logistics partner. Highly recommended!

Albert Flores

Bank of America

NEWS & BLOGS

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The Africa Projects Development Centre Group (APDC) launched Cohort 4 of the IFAD AgriHub Project and Cohort III of the SYMUF Project

The Africa Projects Development Centre Group (APDC) launched Cohort 4 of the IFAD AgriHub Project and Cohort III of the SYMUF Project on March 26th, 2024 with an opening ceremony. These programmes are designed to equip young Africans with agribusiness skills, empowering them to tackle unemployment and build sustainable livelihoods.

APDC Group
Jan 15, 2024

A critical discussion on Public Procurement & Good Governance in Nigeria

The Centre actively supports initiatives that align with its mission of fostering African development and today in Abuja, APDC's Managing Director, Dr. Chiji Ojukwu, played a key role in a critical discussion on Public Procurement & Good Governance in Nigeria.

APDC Group
Jan 15, 2024

National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS) bestowed a prestigious honor of “Icon of Youth Development” upon Dr. Chiji Ojukwu

On Monday, March 11th, 2024, the National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS) bestowed a prestigious honor of “Icon of Youth Development” upon Dr. Chiji Ojukwu, the Managing Director, Africa Projects Development Centre (APDC) Group in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. This is in recognition of his unwavering commitment to youth development and empowerment in Nigeria.

Patrick Tawo
Jan 15, 2024