BUA Foods Agricultural Graduate Technical Trainee Programme (AGTTP) 2026

Applications are open for the BUA Foods Agricultural Graduate Technical Trainee Programme (AGTTP) 2026

About BUA Foods

BUA Foods is one of Nigeria’s leading food manufacturing companies, playing a critical role in national food security through large-scale production and processing.

With strong investments across the agricultural value chain, BUA Foods is committed to driving self-sufficiency in key commodities, particularly sugar.

Through its subsidiary, LASUCO Sugar Company Limited, BUA is actively advancing its Backward Integration Programme (BIP), a strategic initiative aimed at local sugar production, reducing dependence on imports, and building sustainable agricultural systems.

About the Programme

The Agricultural Graduate Technical Trainee Programme (AGTTP) is a structured development initiative designed to train and equip young Nigerian graduates with practical skills across the agricultural value chain.

This is not just a classroom-based program. It combines:

• Structured technical training
• Field exposure and hands-on experience
• Real operational involvement in large-scale agriculture

Participants will be trained to become future professionals capable of driving efficiency, innovation, and growth in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector.

Programme Objectives

• Develop technically sound agricultural professionals
• Build capacity within Nigeria’s sugar production ecosystem
• Equip graduates with real-world agribusiness experience
• Strengthen local expertise across the agricultural value chain

What You’ll Be Doing

• Participate in structured agricultural training programs
• Gain hands-on field experience in crop production and management
• Support daily agricultural and operational activities
• Learn modern farming techniques and agronomic practices
• Work alongside experienced professionals and technical teams
• Contribute to improving productivity across the value chain

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a degree in any of the following:
  • B.Sc
  • B.Eng
  • B.Agric
  • HND
• Have studied any of these disciplines:
  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Soil Science
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Or any closely related field
• Have 0–2 years of work experience
• Be passionate about agriculture and agribusiness
• Be willing to work in field-based environments

Who This Is For  

This programme is ideal for:

• Fresh graduates in agriculture-related fields
• Young professionals looking to enter agribusiness
• Candidates interested in field operations and technical agriculture
• Individuals who want practical experience, not just theory

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