2025/2026 Youth Training in Aquaculture Business Empowering the Next Generation of Aquaculture Entrepreneurs

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Are you a young Nigerian passionate about aquaculture business?

Do you want to start your own profitable fish farming or aquaculture enterprise?

Here’s your chance to turn your passion into a sustainable business!

 About the Programme

As part of the ECOWAS Regional Strategy for Youth Employability in the Agrosylvo-pastoral and Fisheries Sectors, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) is organizing youth training program in aquaculture business. This programme aims to train and support interested Nigerian youths to establish aquaculture enterprises within 3 months.

Training Centers and Focus Areas

Participants will be trained by four specialized institutions:

1.     Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Abuja – Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larvae Production for Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems

2.     Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos – Brackish and Marine Fish Production (Tilapia, etc.)

3.     National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR), New Bussa – Freshwater Fish (Catfish) Production

4.     Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin – Fish Processing, Packaging, and Value Addition

 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. Be Nigerian citizens (aged 18–35 years) and Be resident in Nigeria throughout the training & business phases

2. Possess at least SSCE or equivalent

3. Demonstrate motivation and commitment to starting an aquaculture business

4. Preference will be given to:

• Women (minimum 40% of participants)

• Unemployed/underemployed graduates

• Applicants with background or interest in agriculture/aquaculture

 How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

1.     A short Motivation Statement (100-200 words) or a 3-minute(maximum) video explaining:

i. Why you’re applying

ii. Your goals in aquaculture

iii. Fill out the online application form (link below).

 Be ready to commit to full participation in training, mentorship, and enterprise setup.

 Programme Benefits

• Free hands-on training by experts

• Mentorship & business development support

• Access to funding opportunities and partnerships

• Certification upon completion

• Opportunity to join Nigeria’s next generation of aquaculture entrepreneurs

 Application Deadline: 10th December 2025

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For Enquiries: 07043195178 RCoE@arcn.gov.ng 

 Join the Blue Revolution!

Be part of Nigeria’s future in aquaculture, innovation, and food security.

Apply today and transform your passion into a thriving business!