🔎 Overview
The National Youth Agripreneur Empowerment Program (NYAEP) was a flagship initiative by Empyrean Cultures Ltd., designed to address the twin challenges of youth unemployment and low youth participation in agriculture. The program focused on empowering young Nigerians with hands-on agribusiness skills, mentorship, and startup support—turning them into the next generation of agricultural innovators.
🎯 Objectives
Equip youth with modern, climate-smart farming techniques.
Promote agriculture as a viable and attractive career path.
Encourage youth-led agribusiness startups in crop production, aquaculture, and waste recycling.
Drive inclusive rural development and support national food security goals.
🛠️ Implementation Approach
The NYAEP adopted a 6-month hybrid model, blending theoretical training, on-site fieldwork, and business mentorship. Participants engaged with real agricultural operations across key Empyrean Cultures Ltd. project sites.
Key Components:
Agripreneurship Training: Classroom and field-based instruction in crop farming, livestock, aquaculture, and agritech.
On-Site Experience: Participants rotated across:
Our 80-hectare maize and vegetable plantation
Tilapia and catfish aquaculture clusters
Organic fertilizer & waste recycling facility
Startup Support: Top 20 graduates received agribusiness starter kits and ongoing mentorship.
🌍 Impact Highlights
Youths Trained
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Employment Created
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Average Income Growth
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Agribusiness Startups Launched
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Community Sensitization Campaigns
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“Before NYAEP, I thought farming was for old people. Today, I’m running a thriving catfish farm and helping others in my village do the same.”
— Adamu T., NYAEP Graduate, Niger State
🤝 Partners & Collaborators
Local Governments (Land & Infrastructure Support)
Agricultural Training Institutes
Agribusiness Mentors & Consultants
NGOs & Private Sector Donors
Diaspora Trade Channels (via ADEL Project)
⚠️ Challenges & Learnings
Cultural Barriers: Initial resistance from youth was overcome through storytelling, field visits, and financial literacy sessions.
Infrastructure Gaps: Solar energy and mobile tools helped address challenges in remote training locations.
🔮 Legacy & Future Outlook
NYAEP has laid a solid foundation for scaling youth-focused agriculture across Nigeria. As part of our expansion vision, Empyrean Cultures Ltd. plans to:
Extend the program to 12 more states in the next phase.
Launch a mobile learning and agribusiness tracking app.
Train 10,000 youth nationwide by 2030.
📌 Conclusion
The National Youth Agripreneur Empowerment Program (NYAEP) is proof that when young minds meet opportunity, transformation happens. This completed project has not only created jobs but also sparked a cultural shift—positioning agriculture as a profitable, sustainable, and respected sector for Nigerian youth.
Services:
Agripreneur Youth Empowerment
Courtsy of:
Empyrean Cultures
Duration:
6 Months
Location:
Osogbo, Osun State
