The Agri-business Development and Empowerment Programme (ADEP) 2025 is a government initiative that is being carried out by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).Â
The program’s objectives are to increase agricultural productivity, improve food security, generate employment opportunities, and encourage economic growth in rural areas.
Summary of Agri-business Development And Empowerment Programme
| Company | Federal Government of Nigeria |
| Category | Internships/Grant |
| Training Type | Part Time |
| Title | Agri-business Development And Empowerment Programme |
| Benefits | Financial Support | Technical Training | Business Mentorship |
| Eligible Country | Nigeria |
| End Date: | Not stated |
About ADEP Program
This is a government-sponsored program with the objective of fostering the expansion and long-term viability of agricultural businesses. It does this by offering assistance and resources to individuals and organizations who are engaged in the production, processing, and sale of agricultural agriculture products. Increased agricultural production, improved food security, the creation of employment opportunities, and the promotion of economic growth in rural areas are the purposes of the ADEP.
The program is intended to provide assistance to Nigerian farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and agro-processors, with an emphasis on cultivating agriculture as a sustainable and scalable business opportunity.
Who qualifies for The Program
- Individuals: Those who are involved in the cultivation, processing, or marketing of agricultural products
- Cooperatives: Registered associations that are actively involved in the agricultural sector.
- Family farms and agribusiness ventures comprise both small and large-scale agricultural enterprises.
- Agri-Entrepreneurs: Individuals who are engaged in the agricultural value chain, which encompasses cultivation, processing, or distribution.
Program Benefits:
Advantages of the Program includes:
- Financial Support: Access to funding to expand agricultural operations or procure essential tools and inputs
- Technical Training: Specialized training in the development of value chains, agribusiness management, and modern agricultural practices
- Market Access: Direct connections to purchasers and offtakers on a national and international scale
- Business Assistance and Mentorship:Â Advice from experienced entrepreneurs and agricultural specialists
- Â Promotion of Sustainability:Â Training in agricultural practices that are both climate-smart and eco-friendly
How to Apply for Agri-business Development And Empowerment Programme
Please visit the official SMEDAN ADEP application portal at
- Â Complete the online application form.
- Â Please submit the necessary documentation, which includes:
Documents of Personal or Business Identification
Evidence of Participation in Agricultural Activities
Business Plans or Project Proposals
- Â Await official notification regarding subsequent actions.
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