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.

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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.

  • 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

Dr. Chiji Ojukwu

MD, APDC Group
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WHAT WE DO

We inspire and Offer Different Services

Horticulture
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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
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Aquaculture

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

Heliculture
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Heliculture

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

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Poultry

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

The Centre is a youth-led hub with innovative ideas and technology. The Centre is a youth-led hub with innovative ideas and technology.
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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We’ll Ensure You Always Get the Best Training.

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.

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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
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Creative arts
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Consultancy works
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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

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

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

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

Dr Chiji Ojukwu

MD / CEO
Maaruf Yakub

Maaruf Yakub

Director of Programmes
Ifeoma Umeania

Ifeoma Umeania

Head of Administration
Agene Matthew

Agene Matthew

Head of Finance
OUR TESTIMONIALS

Testimonies from Agripreneurs to APDC and its partners.

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

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

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

Hajara Mohammed

SYMUF Project Cohort II Beneficiary

 

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

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.

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A critical discussion on Public Procurement & Good Governance in Nigeria

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.

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  • Jan 15, 2024
National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS) bestowed a prestigious honor of “Icon of Youth Development” upon Dr. Chiji Ojukwu

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.

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