DESOPADEC Enterprise Investment Programme for Youth in Agriculture

The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) in partnership with International Fund for Agriculture and Development (lEAD) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates, from the DESOPADEC mandate area, for selection into its sustainable Agricultural Production Programme (Agribusiness).

Enterprise Investment for Youth in Agriculture

Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, an applicant must:

• Be from the DESOPADEC mandate area;
• Possess a minimum of OND/NCE in relevant subject area;
• Obtain an attestation letter from community leader;
• Be within the age bracket of 18 - 35 years;
• Be willing to be trained in a specific agribusiness area.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2014.

Method of Application
Application forms are available at the underlined locations with effect from 3rd September, 2014:

1.) ITSEKIRI NATION:

• Omadino Area Office
• Bateren Area Office
• Koko Area Office
• Ode Itsekiri Area Office

2.) IJAW NATION:

• Ogulagha Area Office
• Ogbe-ijoh Area Office
• Opuama Area Office
• Ojobo-Area Office

3.) URHOBO NATION:

• Orerokpe Area Office
• Uvwie Area Office
• Afiesere Area Office
• Otu-Jeremi Area Office
• Kokori Area Office
• Oghara Area Office
• Udu Area Office
• Sapele Area Office

4.) ISOKO NATION:

• OLeh Area Office
• Ozoro Area Office

5.) NDOKWA NATION:

• Obiaruku Area Office
• Kwale Area Office
• Aboh Area Office

6.) DESOPADEC HEAD OFFICE:

• Investment & Industrial Promotion Department No. 19 Swamp Road, Warri.

Completed application forms should be submitted to the Head, Investment and Industrial Promotions Department of the Commission at No. 19 Swamp Road Warn, Delta State. Late submission will NOT be entertained.

Note: That the enterprise set up is not by cash.