Agroecology and Organic Agriculture Leadership Course - Nigeria

The Agroecology and Organic Agriculture Leadership Course is a nine-month programme that comprises in-person training elements, as well as virtual sessions as follows:

• 9-month hybrid programme
• 2 face-to-face sessions for the course kick-off and conclusion in Abeokuta, Ogun state 
• 7 live Zoom sessions with experts
• Online platform for recorded materials and tasks
• Individual development plans coached by experts

The course follows a transformational leadership model, designed to equip participants to become effective change agents in the transition to agroecological food systems. It is a 9-month hybrid program, combining:

• Two face-to-face sessions (at the beginning and end of the course) in Abeokuta, Ogun state 
• Seven live online sessions with experts
• A digital platform for self-paced learning, assignments, and peer exchange
• Development of a personal Individual Leadership Plan (ILP) to apply course content in participants' real-life contexts
• A strong focus on participatory learning, networking, and reflection

Key topics include agroecological transitions, sustainable food systems, territorial markets, communication and facilitation, entrepreneurial leadership, and transformative policy engagement.

The tentative course schedule is as follows:

• September 2025 - Introductory webinar
• September/October 2025 - First face-to-face session (5 full days) - Agroecological, regenerative, biodynamic, and organic transitions in Abeokuta, Ogun state 
• October 2025 - Webinar 1- Value chains and territorial markets
• November 2025 - Webinar 2 - Sustainable and healthy diets
• December 2025 - Webinar 3 - Participatory Action Research methods & tools
• January 2026 - Webinar 4 - Networking and multi-stakeholder cooperation
• February 2026 - Webinar 5 - Facilitation and communication skills
• March 2026 - Webinar 6 - Agroecological entrepreneurship
• April 2026 - Webinar 7 - Transformative impact chains and policies for agroecology
• May 2026 - Second face-to-face session (3 full days: Graduation, DP presentation, Peer-to-peer evaluation)in Abeokuta, Ogun state 

This training is for changemakers: community leaders, researchers, farmers, advisors, technicians, policy-makers, government officials and any person interested in developing and strengthening new skills and knowledge in agroecology for more inclusive and sustainable food systems.

This course is only open to applicants based in Nigeria. Applicants from outside of the country will not be considered. 

Ideal candidates:

• Are engaged in community leadership, research, advisory work, or activism in agroecology
• Demonstrate commitment to participate fully in the course (including both face-to-face sessions and at least 80% of online content)
• Have support from their organisations, communities, or civil society networks
• Are ready to engage critically, reflectively, and collaboratively
• Will develop and implement a concrete Development Plan (DP)
• Show readiness to contribute to wider agroecological networks

The cohort is limited to 25 participants, with attention given to diversity in region, gender, and experience.

This training costs 3000 euros. All trainees will receive a sponsorship of 1,500 euros which is a 50% of the total course fee. Don’t let the course fee be a barrier to applying. Contact us so we can review your case.

Participants are responsible for covering their own travel expenses. Accommodation and meals as well as course materials will be provided. No additional financial support can be granted. Participants must ensure that they have reliable internet access and appropriate technical equipment to fully engage in the online webinar sessions.

This course is only open to applicants based in Nigeria. Applicants from outside of the country will not be considered.