Andy Ojila

Results-driven Agricultural Professional (B.Agric.Tech Soil Science and Land Management, FUT Minna) with 5+ years' experience in agricultural extension, food security & livelihoods, livestock & fish farming, and community mobilization in Nigeria. Proven track record training 150+ youth and farmers annually on climate-smart practices, soil fertility management (ISFM), crop production, and animal husbandry. Experienced in farmer group mobilization, demonstration farm establishment, and youth mentorship aligned to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 4.

Fluent in English, Hausa (fluent), Idoma (native), Igbo. Seeking NGO roles in Food Security & Livelihoods, Agricultural Extension, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Community Development.

Agricultural Science Instructor / Community Youth Trainer at Hendon College (2020-01 – Present)

• Deliver practical agricultural training to 150+ youth and smallholder farmers annually on crop production, soil management, composting, and Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM).
• Established and managed horticultural demonstration garden and small livestock unit; used as hands-on learning and extension tool, improving practical adoption rate by 70%.
• Mentored youth on sustainable agriculture and agribusiness, linking 30+ trainees to local input suppliers and markets (SDG 2: Zero Hunger).
• Conducted farmer needs assessments, data collection, and monthly progress reporting using Excel; maintained records of trainees, inputs, and yields.
• Promoted climate-smart practices (organic manure use, water conservation, crop rotation) and gender-sensitive extension.

Agriculture Teacher & Extension Volunteer at Anglican Junior Seminary (2017 – 2018)

• Provided extension advisory services on improved agronomic practices (land prep, seed selection, pest control) to 100+ smallholder farmers.
• Organized farmer groups and facilitated training sessions in English and Hausa, increasing adoption of improved practices.

Agricultural Officer & Community Coordinator (NYSC) at Govt. Sec. School Durum (2016 – 2017)

• Coordinator, Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF) Durum Unit, Ikara Zone – Led community outreach, mobilization, and welfare programs for 200+ members and host communities.
• Supported local farmers with agronomic advice, livestock care, and linkage to veterinary services.
• Organized community sensitization on education, health, and sustainable agriculture; produced activity reports for LGA.

Industrial Trainee – Agriculture & Livestock Development at Massohi Farms & Livestock Dev. Co. Ltd; Ministry of Livestock and Poultry Production; FUT Minna Horticultural Garden (2014 – 2014)

• Massohi Farms & Livestock Dev. Co. Ltd, Minna: Hands-on training in fish farming (pond management, feeding regime), livestock management, pasture development, and feed formulation.
• Ministry of Livestock and Poultry Production, Bosso, Minna: Exposure to public sector livestock programs, poultry value chain, and extension delivery systems.
• FUT Minna Horticultural Garden: Tree and flower propagation, nursery management, and horticultural crop production.

B.Agric.Tech in Soil Science and Land Management – Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State (2010 – 2015)

Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) – Kaduna State College of Education (ABU Zaria Affiliate) (2017 – 2018)

Certificate in Computer Applications in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Fantswam Foundation, Kafanchan (2007 – 2010)