Since the announcement of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP) batch B application, some applicants have been unsure what to write in the message box.
It is actually YEIDEP’s fault for not indicating any text requirement in that box. Moreover, what YEIDEP is using to accept applications is a simple contact form that websites typically create for visitors to use when contacting them.
That said, to make sure you are submitting a serious application, use the message box to describe why you want YEIDEP to approve the N50,000 to N500,000 grant for you.
But first, you have to understand what the programme is about. YEIDEP was earlier announced to be for farmers. However, clarifications have been made that it is not limited to farmers alone but is designed to involve young people in the broader agricultural value chain. The priority is to engage youths in agriculture, food business, food entrepreneurship, and agro-allied ventures. You don’t need special skills to grow corn, maize, and other crops.
YEIDEP Coordinator, Comrade Kennedy Iyere, also confirmed that the programme explores other key sectors like technology, entertainment, and the creative economy.
That said, for someone who is already a little into agriculture, you can write something like:
“I am applying for the YEIDEP grant to access the N50,000 to N500,000 funding to help me expand my farming income activities and improve my productivity. This support will help me invest in essential materials for the business (make sure you mention the type).
If approved, the grant will go into improving crop production, storage, and distribution. I am committed to using the grant responsibly.”
This is just to let you know what is expected. You can try to pitch the benefit for your business and Nigeria as a whole, but make it very brief.
