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Meet Felicitas Edeh, the founder of Nuriswell Foods and beneficiary from our 2023 Farmers for the Future grant. In 2023, while serving as a Nysc corp member in Rivers State, she experienced firsthand the struggle of inadequate access to affordable healthy meals, hunger became the greatest teacher, it sparked a vision in her to create an INNOVATIVE FOOD SOLUTION, that would not only make cooking easier, but also affordable to help tackle food insecurity. The vision gave birth to Nuriswell Foods, a food processing and packaging brand dedicated to providing convenient, nutritious and locally sourced meal combos. Nuriswell foods, is making cooking easier, faster and convenient by providing prepackaged food combo packs. Each pack of their product contains all essential food products needed to prepare a specific meal. They process and package locally grown food crops, into food combos, ensuring freshness and high quality. Each food item inside a pack is separately packaged to maintain its natural taste and allow easy portioning, all in one combo pack. With Nuriswell foods, you can cook your favorite meal in 20mins or less. Saving time, while still enjoying a delicious home cooked meal. Their products eliminate food waste, ensure consistency in taste and make meal preparation completely stress free. Her vision directly aligns with UN SDG goal 2: Zero hunger. From a simple idea born out of necessity, Nuriswell Foods has grown into a brand making waves in the Nigerian food industry, gaining loyal customer base with repeat buyers who love the products and expanding market reach by attracting distributors and partners. Many Nigerians struggle with time consuming meal preparation from going to the market, selecting food ingredients, measuring ingredients portions and ensuring consistency in cooking. The food combos eliminate this stress by providing READY TO COOK MEAL PACKS, helping busy professionals, students, Nysc corp members, families eat well without stress. She's accelerating action and making an impact in the agricultural sector. Let's come together to support her growth. hashtag #womeninagric #accelerateaction #batnf #youthempowerment

CALL FOR APPLICATION: 2025 Cohort- Graduate Agripreneur Program. Are you a graduate of Agriculture from Federal University of Agriculture , University of Ibadan and University of Ilorin (Unilorin) ? This is your opportunity to turn your agribusiness dreams into reality. The BATN Foundation Graduate Agripreneur Program (GAP) is an initiative to empower graduates of agriculture to take up agriculture as a source of income and livelihood for a sustainable living. Application for Cohort 2025 is open, offering grants, land resources and mentorship to help you start or scale your agribusiness. Don't miss out on the opportunity, join the ranks of Olajide Oluwayomi , Sheriff Adekunle OLAJIRE , Mary Jimba and 20+ successful agripreneurs who have benefitted from this program. Applications is open from February 17th, 2025 to March 3rd, 2025. For submission and details, please visit the school's website (UI, FUNAAB, UniIlorin) for application process. Registration for applicants in: University of Ilorin (Unilorin) : https://lnkd.in/d8eacpTm University of Ibadan : https://lnkd.in/dqryMCPc Don’t just scroll, APPLY if applicable, TAG, REPOST, SHARE with your network to spread the word. #gap2025 #agripreneurship #batnf #graduateagripreneurprogram #youthempowerment #universityofibadan #funaab #unilorin #youthinagriculture

Empowering Graduates of Agriculture to build thriving sustainable agribusiness.   What happens when young graduates swap job hunting for job creation? What does it take to turn a graduate into a thriving agripreneur? Imagine a future where youths are the driving force behind a sustainable food system. Where agriculture is not just a source of livelihood, but a symbol of innovation, entrepreneurship, and pride.   That’s exactly what the Graduate Agripreneur Program (GAP) is all about. At British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation, this is the future we're cultivating through the Graduate Agripreneur Program we’re equipping the next generation of agricultural leaders to build thriving agribusinesses   In 2022, BATN Foundation came into partnership with Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), this program has empowered 10 young agripreneurs with: - Grants to kickstart their agribusinesses. - Land resources provided by the institution. - Capacity-building training to develop skills. - Mentorship & networking with industry experts.   Watch the impact unfold as our beneficiaries from Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta share their inspiring journey through their challenges, breakthroughs, and how this program has transformed their lives. From struggling with startup costs to now producing food, creating jobs, and building sustainable agribusinesses, these young leaders are proving that agriculture is the future.   BATN Foundation also runs the Graduate Agripreneur Program in other institutions like University of Ibadan (UI) and University of Ilorin, Nigeria (UniIlorin) Together we are growing a new generation of job creators, not job seekers in agriculture. Our 2025 rollout kicks off on Monday, 17th Feb 2025, within the schools (Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), University of Ibadan (UI) and University of Ilorin, Nigeria (UniIlorin), if you are an alumnus or know someone who graduated from any of these institutions, tag a friend, share this with your network, and let’s build the next big thing in agriculture.   #gap2025 #youthempowerment #sustainableagriculture #jobcreators #agripreneurship #graduateagripreneurprogram #batnf Stay tuned for more updates! Share, comment, and spread the word.   BATN Foundation Oludare Odusanya MBA FIAM Adetola Oniyelu Damilola Yomi-Faseun AZEEZ OLANREWAJU YUSUF @kolawole adebayo Olajide Oluwayomi Aderanti Oni Folusho Olaniyan, OON FCIoD Eze Nwakanma HCIB M.Sc. MDSS AGMP CE-SMEF Prince 2 Adebisi Lamikanra  

Congratulations to Kanadi Usman DEMBOS , CEO of UKDembos Enterprises and one of the 3rd place winners of the Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant. UKDembos Enterprises is a multi-dynamic agribusiness dedicated to agricultural production and processing with a special focus on natural spice production through its flagship brand, Dembos Spices. At Dembos Spices, their mission is to: - Provide premium 100% natural spices crafted without artificial additives or chemical preservatives - Educate individuals on the health benefits and nutritional value of natural spices -Promote organic farming by encouraging farmers to use organic manure - Support local farmers with funding to boost production. His business is inspired by his mother’s use of natural spices for food preservation, Usman is passionate about raising the standard of transparency, quality, and customer service in Nigeria’s spice industry. By eliminating chemical preservatives, UKDembos Enterprises is ensuring that meals are not just flavorful but also healthier and safer. With the F4F grant, UKDembos Enterprises is set to scale up its impact, providing high-quality natural spices while empowering local farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture. #f4fwinner #YouthEmpowerment #agribusiness #sustainablefarming #foodinnovation

Empowering Youths in Agriculture. Aishat Albashir, Founder of A & A Green Farms is one of our impressive 2nd place winners of the Farmers for the Future (F4F Grant) cohort 5. Located in Zaria, Nigeria, A & A Green Farms is an innovative agribusiness making waves in livestock farming (poultry) and crop production (vegetables). With a strong commitment to chemical-free poultry farming and sustainable vegetable cultivation, A&A Green Farms is redefining food production by using natural method free from synthetic chemicals, antibiotics, and additives. Aishat envisions becoming a leading force in chemical-free agribusiness in Nigeria, focusing on sustainable expansion, branding, market development, and community engagement. The F4F grant is just the beginning of her journey toward a self-sustaining and scalable business model is well underway. We’re proud to support young agripreneurs like Aishat Bashir of A &A Green Farms, who are driving positive change in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape. #f4fwinner #sustainablefarming #agribusiness #youthempowerment #youthinagriculture

Meet Chinaza Mbah of Nana’s Delight Foodstuff, the 2nd place winner of the prestigious Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant. As a youth corps member, Chinaza's journey into the spice business was fueled by a personal experience, she suffered food poisoning from adulterated spices and contaminated curry powder. Determined to make a change, she founded Nana’s Delight, a Lagos-based natural spice processing company committed to providing safe, high-quality, and flavorful spices while promoting African cuisine and sustainable agriculture. Nana’s Delight offers an array of flavorful spice blends, including: -Nana’s Secret: A cherished family recipe for stews, meats, and soups. - African Pepper: A bold, aromatic pepper blend that enhances any dish. - Custom Spice Blends: Specially crafted for suya, jollof rice, pepper soup, and more. With her win from the Farmers for the Future grant, Chinaza Mbah is set to scale her business, reaching more consumers with healthier, unadulterated spices.  We’re proud to support her journey as an F4F winner, and we can't wait to see her business grow. Join us in celebrating Chinaza Mbah and other F4F winners as they pave the way for a more sustainable agricultural sector. #Youthempowerment #Agripreneurship #FarmersForTheFuture #SustainableAgriculture #F4FWinners

Spotlighting excellence in Agriculture Meet Tolu Ajibola the 1st place winner of the prestigious Farmers for the Future Cohort 5 program. Tolu is a visionary agripreneur whose innovative approach is reshaping the livestock feed industry in Nigeria. His agribusiness focuses on crop and livestock farming, sustainable feed production, and grain sales. Recognizing the high cost of commercial livestock feed as a major challenge, Tolu Ajibola developed an innovative waste-to-feed system using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae. These nutrient-rich larvae serve as an affordable alternative protein source for livestock, while the by-product (frass) enhances soil fertility, making crop production more sustainable. Based in Kaduna State, Tolu Ajibola Farms vision is to build an agricultural empire that tackles food insecurity in Africa and beyond, he is leveraging this innovation to reduce feed costs, promote sustainability, and drive food production at scale. Through the Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant, the BATN Foundation continues to empower youth agripreneurs like Tolu Ajibola to scale their businesses, drive innovation, and shape the future of agriculture. By supporting youth-led agribusinesses; we are not just investing in individuals, we are investing in a more food-secure future. Join us in celebrating Tolu Ajibola and other F4F winners as they pave the way for a more sustainable agricultural sector. #F4F #Agripreneurship #SustainableFarming #FoodSecurity #YouthEmpowerment #BATNFoundation

Empowering agricultural leaders. Congratulations to the winners of the #farmersforthefuture (F4F) Cohort 5! The future of agriculture lies in the hands of our youths. At BATN Foundation we are committed to empowering young agricultural leaders with the skills, knowledge, funds and resources they require to succeed. Through our Youth empowerment & entrepreneurship programs, we're nurturing a new generation of innovative farmers, agri-preneurs, and change-makers who are transforming the agricultural landscape. The BATN Foundation Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is an agricultural entrepreneurship grant designed to support young people with viable Agri-business with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses. We look forward to their impact as agricultural leaders. Stay tuned for insights into the journeys of these innovative agripreneurs. #FarmersForTheFuture #batnf #supportingsmallholderfarmers #YouthEmpowerment #AgriculturalLeaders #agripreneurs #agriculturalinnovation

Empowering Vegetable Farmers for Dry Season Farming. Our GreenField Day brought farmers in Akufo (Ido LGA) and Ajeja (Akinyele LGA) communities in Oyo State together for a capacity building training designed to equip them with the skills and resources needed to thrive for sustainable dry-season vegetable farming. This impactful capacity-building session covered Nursery management - teaching farmers how to establish and manage healthy seedlings, Good Agronomy practices -  for optimal yields covering techniques for efficient planting, watering, and soil management to maximize yields. Safe handling and application of fertilizers, tools, and pesticides for reduced environmental impact, ensuring farmers adopt safe and sustainable methods for protecting their crops. To reinforce theoretical knowledge, we established demonstration plots where farmers received hands-on training. This enabled them to practice new techniques, ask questions, and receive feedback from our experienced trainers. Our farmers were empowered to replicate these techniques on their own farms. By leveraging demonstration plots as learning hubs, we're helping to foster a resilient and thriving agricultural community. #GreenFieldDay #DrySeasonFarming #VegetableFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #FarmerCapacityBuilding #batnf #supportingsmallholderfarmers

Thank you for your Congratulatory remarks Victoria Sokolayame Emmanuel, mMBA We are proud of your progress and happy to be a part of the impact and success story. Oludare Odusanya FIAM Adetola Oniyelu Folusho Olaniyan, OON FCIoD Eze Nwakanma HCIB M.Sc. MDSS AGMP CE-SMEF Prince 2