Last Updated on February 19, 2025 by Olasunkanmi Olajide
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), has commenced the fourth phase of its Graduate Agripreneurship Programme. This initiative, which began in 2022 under a Service Agreement between FUNAAB and BATNF, provided funding and support to young Agripreneurs from the University.
So far, 10 Agripreneurs have benefited from the programme across the first three phases, each receiving ₦1.5 million in funding to develop their agricultural enterprises.
With the call for applications now open, eligible graduates are encouraged to apply for Phase IV of the programme.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Be a graduate of FUNAAB from any of the following Colleges:
👉 College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD)
👉 College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM)
👉 College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM)
👉 College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT)
- Have completed the mandatory NYSC with a passion for agriculture as a business.
- Be between the ages of 21 and 35 years and must have graduated within the last four years.
- Show evidence of entrepreneurial experience in agriculture, either through a personal agribusiness or involvement in an agricultural enterprise.
- Be willing to establish and operate the agribusiness within the University premises for the duration of the programme.
- Sign an undertaking with the University regarding the terms of the project. Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) containing:
👉 A business plan detailing how the ₦1.5 million grant will be utilized.
👉 A brief essay explaining why they should be selected.
Submission Details
Completed applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor and submitted electronically via email to dvcd@funaab.edu.ng on or before Monday, March 3, 2025.
Note: Late applications will not be considered.
