Nigerians interested in building careers or businesses in the agriculture and agribusiness sector can apply for the SUSTAIN Developing Agribusiness Talent Training Programme 2026, a free skills development initiative designed to prepare participants for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in Nigeria\u2019s agribusiness sector.\n<\/p>\n
The programme is part of the Strengthening Underlying Systems and TVETs for Agribusiness Innovation in Nigeria (SUSTAIN) project, an Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) initiative led by Sydani under the Team Europe Initiative Opportunity-driven Skills and Vocational Education and Training in Africa (TEI OP-VET).\n<\/p>\n
Through the programme, participants can develop practical skills in agribusiness management, value-chain development, digital agriculture, data analytics and entrepreneurship.\n<\/p>\n
What the SUSTAIN Programme Offers<\/p>\n
The training is structured into three progressive levels, allowing participants to move from basic agribusiness knowledge to specialised career skills and eventually entrepreneurship.\n<\/p>\n
Level 1 \u2013 Become an Agribusiness Generalist<\/p>\n
Level 1 provides a foundation for people who want to understand how the agribusiness sector works.<\/p>\n
Training areas include:\n<\/p>\n
Agribusiness Management Principles
\nValue Chain Analysis and Development
\nGender and Social Inclusion
\nDigital Agribusiness Tools and E-Commerce<\/p>\n
The level runs for three months and uses a self-paced learning format.\n<\/p>\n
Participants receive a certificate upon completion and can also access job-placement support.\n<\/p>\n
Eligibility: Open to all interested participants.\n<\/p>\n
Level 2 \u2013 Develop Specialised Agribusiness Skills<\/p>\n
Participants who complete Level 1, or have equivalent agribusiness knowledge, can progress to Level 2.\n<\/p>\n
The programme uses a hybrid learning format and focuses on specialised skills linked to employment opportunities in the agribusiness sector.<\/p>\n
The initial training areas include Agribusiness Digital Systems and Data Analytics, while additional courses will be developed around identified industry skills gaps.\n<\/p>\n
Level 2 runs for another three months and comes with a certificate and job-placement support.\n<\/p>\n
Level 3 \u2013 Build Your Agribusiness<\/p>\n
Level 3 is designed for participants who want to turn their skills and ideas into viable agribusiness ventures.\n<\/p>\n
The training covers areas such as:\n<\/p>\n
Agribusiness Innovation and Investment Pitching
\nEntrepreneurship
\nBusiness plan development
\nCosting and pricing
\nNegotiation with suppliers and buyers
\nSetting up or strengthening a micro-enterprise<\/p>\n
This level is delivered fully in person over three months.\n<\/p>\n
Participants who complete the level receive a certificate and can access a soft grant pathway. Spaces are limited.<\/p>\n
Who Can Apply?<\/p>\n
The SUSTAIN programme is suitable for Nigerians interested in developing a career or business in agribusiness.\n<\/p>\n
For Level 1, the official programme page states that the training is open to all interested participants.\n<\/p>\n
To progress to Level 2, applicants must have completed Level 1 or have equivalent knowledge.\n<\/p>\n
Level 3 is open to people who have completed Level 2 or have equivalent knowledge, with limited spaces available.\n<\/p>\n
The programme can therefore be relevant to graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs, early-career professionals and others looking to build skills for Nigeria\u2019s agribusiness sector.<\/p>\n
Benefits of the Programme<\/p>\n
Successful participants can gain:\n<\/p>\n
Free agribusiness training
\nProfessional certificate upon completion
\nPractical knowledge of agribusiness and value chains
\nDigital agribusiness and data skills
\nJob-placement support
\nSpecialised career development
\nEntrepreneurship and business-development training
\nAccess to a soft grant pathway at Level 3<\/p>\n
The SUSTAIN project is focused on strengthening skills and creating pathways into employment within Nigeria\u2019s agribusiness sector.\n<\/p>\n
How to Apply<\/p>\n
Interested applicants can register through the official SUSTAIN platform.\n<\/p>\n
Applicants who want to receive updates about available courses, training opportunities and relevant job openings can also join the programme\u2019s waitlist through the registration page.\n<\/p>\n