Creating Opportunities for Youth in Agriculture: APDC Hosts Special Adviser on Youth and Agribusiness to the Office of the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

APDC hosted the Special Adviser on Youth and Agribusiness to the Office of the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of the Federal Republic of Nigeria today to discuss initiatives focused on youth empowerment and agricultural development. Details inside!

• APDC Group
• Feb 24, 2025

APDC Launches State-of-the-Art Complex, Honoring Key Supporters and Expanding Impact

A New Chapter: APDC's Expansion Signals Increased Capacity for African Development and Youth Empowerment

• APDC Group
• Feb 24, 2025

APDC Launches Cohort VI of Fashionistas Enterprise, Empowering Women in the Fashion Industry

The Centre recently hosted the opening ceremony for Cohort VI of its Fashionistas Enterprise. The program aims to equip women with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the fashion industry. Through intensive training, the interns will learn fashion design, makeup artistry, hairdressing, digital skills, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

• APDC Group
• Sep 18, 2024

APDC Group at the Forefront: Empowering Youths in Climate-Smart Agriculture Across West Africa

The Centre is playing a leading role in empowering young people in West Africa to address climate change and promote sustainable agriculture. Dr. Chiji Ojukwu, APDC's Managing Director, delivered the opening remarks at a key convening in Abuja, highlighting APDC's success in incubating young agripreneurs and its commitment to innovative approaches like urban agri

• APDC Group
• Sep 02, 2024

APDC Group Partners with Sierra Leone to Boost Youth Agriculture

The Centre hosted a four-day visit from Sierra Leone's Ministry of Youth Affairs to discuss enhancing youth-led agricultural enterprises and addressing unemployment.

• APDC Group
• Sep 02, 2024

Opening Speech by Dr. Chiji Ojukwu, MD APDC Group at The West African Youth in Climate Policy and Action for Green Job Creation in Food Systems Convening

Opening Speech by Dr. Chiji Ojukwu, MD APDC Group at The West African Youth in Climate Policy and Action for Green Job Creation in Food Systems Convening at Bon Elvis hotel, in Abuja, Nigeria on 28 August, 2024

• APDC Group
• Aug 29, 2024

APDC Group Participates in Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs (DSE) – Training of Trainers and Mentors Programme.

Learn how APDC Group is contributing to Nigeria's digital transformation by participating in the Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs (DSE) Course – Training of Trainers and Mentors (ToTM) programme. The training equipped APDC's team with the expertise to train and mentor entrepreneurs, fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria.

• APDC Group
• Aug 20, 2024

Empowering Youths for a Healthier Africa: APDC Group Graduates 89 in Sustainable Agriculture Programmes

The Landmark programmes in partnership with the African Development Bank, the European Union, and other consortium members, equipped young Africans with agricultural skills. These programs aim to diversify food systems, and combat malnutrition and unemployment by empowering youths with sustainable livelihood skills.

• APDC Group
• Jul 17, 2024

AfDB Mission Visit to APDC Group Confirms SYMUF Project as a Model for Youth Empowerment in Africa

AfDB impressed as the SYMUF Project Exceeds Expectations. Pledges Continued Support

• APDC Group
• Jul 16, 2024

APDC Opening Ceremony for HD4A Cohort 2 and SYMUF Cohort 4

The Africa Projects Development Project (APDC) yesterday 15 April, launched the opening ceremony for two training programs: European Union financed Healthy Diets 4 Africa (HD4A) Cohort 2, and the AfDB financed Creating Sustainable Youths MSMEs through Urban Farming (SYMUF) Cohort 4.

• APDC Group
• Apr 16, 2024

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

The Centre recently welcomed a special guest - Chiamaka Aniakor, Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals and Social Development

The Centre recently welcomed a special guest - Chiamaka Aniakor, Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals and Social Development to the Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West Senatorial District), Federal Republic of Nigeria. During her visit, Ms. Aniakor engaged with the Centre's management and staff. After touring the demonstration facility, she admired the Centre's work.

• Patrick Tawo
• Jan 15, 2024