AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE ACT
Act · Agriculture
An Act establishes the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute in Ilorin for training agricultural managers and rural workers. It targets extension officers, employees of agricultural bodies, and graduates. This builds competent leaders to advance Nigeria's agricultural programmes.
What Is This Policy?
This Act establishes the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute in Ilorin as a specialised training institution for agricultural managers and rural development workers in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Serving agricultural extension officers seeking management training Employees and managers of agricultural parastatals and cooperatives Young agricultural science graduates entering management roles
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
To build a cadre of skilled, professionally trained managers who can lead Nigeria's agricultural agencies, cooperatives, and development programmes with competence, accountability, and sound management practice.
Key Features
Institute Establishment: Creates ARMTI in Ilorin as a statutory institution with a dedicated mandate for agricultural management training Training Programmes: Authorises the institute to design and deliver certificate, diploma, and short-course training in agricultural management and rural development Governing Board: Establishes a governing board with representation from the Ministry of Agriculture, academic institutions, and farmer organisations Research Functions: Empowers the institute to conduct applied research into agricultural management practices and training methodologies Funding Mechanism: Provides for government subvention supplemented by training fees and consultancy income
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Operational at the main campus in Ilorin with outreach nationwide Coverage: Nationwide; training available to agricultural workers from all states Funding: Federal government subvention through the Ministry of Agriculture and student training fees
How to Access
Agricultural workers, managers, and sponsored nominees can apply for training at ARMTI. Completed admission application form for the chosen programme Academic or professional qualifications as prescribed for the programme level Sponsorship letter from employer or evidence of self-sponsorship Application method: ARMTI Admissions Office, Km 4 Moro Road, Ilorin, Kwara State; or via www.armti.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: www.armti.gov.ng
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly as the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) Act. Operates alongside the National Agricultural Policy, the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011. Funded through the TETFund and the federal budget allocation to agricultural training. Aligns with the FAO Capacity Development Framework for agricultural management.