GrowthInAgric develops the next generation of high-performing agricultural professionals in Africa — converting promising graduates into deployable agri-professionals in three months.
Nigeria's universities produce thousands of agricultural graduates every year. Yet the sector's fastest-growing employers still cannot find the talent they need.
Graduates leave university with strong theory but critically limited exposure to real business environments. Employers consistently report gaps in problem-solving capacity, technical know-how, and the soft skills entry-level roles demand — forcing businesses into costly retraining that lean start-ups simply cannot afford.
World Bank, Nigeria: Skills for Competitiveness and Employability, 2015 · Daily Trust, June 2025Agricultural start-ups are the most dynamic, employment-generating segment of the sector — but they operate lean and cannot compete on salary. A study of agro-allied firms in South-West Nigeria found fewer than 5% of graduates had the social intelligence and entrepreneurial competencies start-ups depend on most.
Journal of Community-Based Agricultural Research, 2024General employability programmes lack agriculture-specific technical depth. Extension services lack the business and leadership components modern agri-enterprises demand. And no structured mechanism exists to systematically channel equipped graduates directly into agricultural start-ups.
Adjacent players such as SASAKAWA and Jobberman operate in neighbouring spacesGrowthInAgric is purpose-built at the intersection of agricultural technical training, professional development, and start-up talent placement.
To build a pipeline of competent, career-ready agricultural professionals who can drive the growth of emerging agribusinesses.
A Nigeria where no agricultural start-up struggles to find skilled, motivated, and affordable talent.
Technical depth, personal guidance, and real commercial exposure — combined so that every fellow leaves the programme ready to contribute from day one.
Virtual and/or classroom instruction in agribusiness management, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable farming, crop science, soft skills, green energy in agriculture.
Each fellow is assigned a dedicated industry mentor who guides professional development, career planning, and navigating real-world workplace challenges.
Direct placement with a partner start-up for hands-on experience. Fellows work on live business problems and contribute directly to company growth.
A curriculum that pairs agriculture-specific technical depth with the professional capabilities early-stage agribusinesses actually hire for.
GrowthInAgric targets young professionals at the very start of their agricultural careers.
GrowthInAgric is in active preparation for its pilot cohort launch. We welcome conversations with organisations and individuals who share our commitment to Nigeria's agricultural future.
Host one to two fellows during their industrial exposure period and gain work-ready talent.
Contribute expert facilitators, venue support, or help co-design the curriculum.
Commit two to four hours per month to guide a fellow through their professional journey.
Organizations and Institutions are invited to nominate qualified candidates.
Cover the cost of one fellow's stipend and training materials for the full programme.
USD 200Per fellowWe would welcome the opportunity to discuss how a partnership can be structured to meet your organisation's objectives.
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Partner companies gain access to pre-trained, motivated young professionals at a fraction of the cost of conventional recruitment.
