Free Agribusiness Training at DENUHENT Farms: Poultry, Aquaculture & Piggery


Are you interested in mastering poultry, aquaculture, or piggery farming? The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), in collaboration with NECA and DENUHENT Farms, offers a four-month intensive training programme in Benue designed to provide young Nigerians with employable, entrepreneurial skills in sustainable farm enterprises. Why pass up on tuition-free training with stipends and lunch when these skills can empower your future?

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

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.

🗺️ Location DENUHENT Farms, Makurdi, Benue
📅 Duration Four-month intensive training
🐔 Focus Poultry, Aquaculture, and Piggery farming
🍽️ Perks Free tuition, lunch, and stipends
🎯 Objective Entrepreneurial skills, business sustainability
🎓 Eligibility Ages 18-40, SSCE, OND, HND, or degree
🔍 Exam Aptitude test & oral interview
🏢 Collaborators ITF, NECA, and DENUHENT Farms

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 denuhent@gmail.com, dhirnyam@gmail.com, or judithhirnyam@gmail.com, 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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