Applications for the ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP) have begun for young Nigerians.
The ECOWAS-YEP Project is a your development initiative developed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reduce active unemployment and minimize uncontrolled migration.
This post will reveal all you need to know, why, and how to apply for the ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP).
ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP) Summary
- Host: ECOWAS
- Category: Training
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Hands-on Training | Business Mentorship | Certification
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 16, 2025
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ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP) 2025 Details:
Apply for the ECOWAS Strategy on Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP) implemented by the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN).
The ECOWAS-YEP program is aimed at accelerating the transformation of the Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral Heuristics sector in Nigerian agri-food value chains for shared growth and prosperity, based on the optimal exploitation of the country’s youth potential.
The objective is to facilitate the socio-professional integration of young men and women in the Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral Heuristics and agri-food value chains in order to reduce active unemployment and minimize uncontrolled migration.
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Eligibility Requirements for ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP)
To be considered for the ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP), you must:
- Be a Nigerian youth aged 18 to 35 years
- Be individuals with a strong interest in agriculture and organic farming
- Women and marginalized groups are highly encouraged to apply.
Benefits of ECOWAS Youth Employability Project 2025
The benefits of the ECOWAS Youth Employability Project include;
- Certification in Organic Agriculture
- Business Plan Development & Scaling
- Cooperative Development
- Record Keeping
- Compost Production
- Organic Pesticide Creation
- Liquid Fertilizer Formulation
- Potato Vine Cultivation
- Vegetable Crop Production
- Yam Set Preparation
- Sesame Cultivation Techniques
- Ginger Production & Value Addition
ECOWAS-YEP Program Schedules and Modules
Below are the different training Courses and their locations:
Module 1: General Courses (Compulsory for all Trainees)
Location: Online
Duration: 1 month
Course Content: Certification in Organic Agriculture, Business plan development and scaling, Cooperative development and Record keeping
Module 2: Training on Input Production
Location: Ibadan
Duration: 2 months
Mode: 2 weeks physical and 6 weeks virtual
Course Content: Compost making, Pesticides and Liquid fertilizer production
Module 3: Training on Vegetable, Vines and Yam sets
Location: Umudike, Abia State
Duration: 5 months
Mode: 8 weeks physical and 12 weeks virtual
Course Content: Potatoes vine, Vegetable crops and yam sett production
Module 4: Training on Sesame and Ginger value chain
Location: Zaria
Duration: 6 months
Mode: 8 weeks physical and 16 weeks virtual
Course Content: Sesame and ginger production
How to Apply for ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP) 2025 (Step by Step)
To apply for the ECOWAS Youth Employability Project (ECOWAS-YEP), interested and qualified candidates should use the button below to submit their applications.
Deadline: August 16, 2025
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