DENUHENT Farms (ITF-NECA) Poultry and Fishery Training 2024

The DENUHENT Farms Poultry and Fishery Training, offered by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), is a four-month intensive skills development initiative. In collaboration with DENUHENT Farms in Makurdi, this programme will provide you with practical training in sustainable farming.

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• Programme Overview
  • Location and Duration
• Training Areas
• Programme Objectives
  • What You Receive
• Eligibility Criteria
• Entrance Examination
• Application Details

Programme Overview

Established in 1971, the ITF has continuously worked to create a strong indigenous workforce for Nigeria. Its collaboration with NECA and DENUHENT Farms is designed to equip young Nigerians with employable skills for agricultural businesses. This programme aims to foster entrepreneurship by nurturing essential skills that support self-reliance.

Location and Duration

• Location: Benue State
• Duration: Four months

Training Areas

1. Poultry Farming
2. Fish Farming (Aquaculture)
3. Piggery Farming

Programme Objectives

• Skill Development: Train you with hands-on skills necessary to launch and manage a profitable farming business.
• Business Focus: Encourage entrepreneurial thinking and promote sustainable farming practices.

What You Receive

• Tuition-Free Training: Enjoy a comprehensive learning experience without fees.
• Lunch and Stipend: Daily lunch and a stipend help cover your transportation costs.

Note: This is a non-residential programme, so you’ll be responsible for your accommodation.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 to 40 years
• Qualifications: You should possess at least one of the following:
  • Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE)
  • Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
  • Higher National Diploma (HND)
  • Bachelor’s Degree

A commitment to dedicate four months and a willingness to pursue farming full-time are advantageous.

Entrance Examination

Shortlisted candidates will be notified and required to attend an aptitude test and interview. You should bring:

• Two passport-size photographs
• Original Birth Certificate
• Original Educational Certificates
• National ID, Voter’s Card, or International Passport (original and photocopy)

Application Details

• Closing Date: 15th May 2024
• Application Method: Submit a handwritten application with two recent passport photos and photocopies of your credentials to [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected], with the programme title as the email subject.

Alternatively, deliver hard copies in a sealed envelope to one of the following addresses:

1. The Managing Director,
   DENUHENT Farms,
   Plot No. BNC 10228, Behind Towering Tots School,
   Kanshio-Makurdi, Benue State.
2. No. 10 Adamgbe Ihyagh St.,
   Off Ekpe Ogbu Street, Ankpa Quarters,
   Makurdi, Benue State.
3. DENUHENT Farm at Agu-Daudu,
   Km 11, Makurdi-Jos Road,
   Guma L.G.A, Benue State.

For further enquiries, call 08138568664 or 08157715272.

Take action now! Seize this opportunity to acquire vital farming skills and transform your agricultural career today.

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