NAAD is training and engaging 55,000 youth as soil consultants across the 36 states including FCT. The long-term goal of the program centers on engaging young Nigerian into the scientific method of farming to aid better crop yields and food security across the Nation.

The core essence of this engagement program is geared towards creating a pool of qualified Nigerian youth who will carry out soil tests, soil management and extension services for farmers across the nation at a very subsidized rate.

The program is targeted at young Nigerian graduates who have a background in agriculture or sciences, the potential graduate must be passionate about agric business and food security in Nigeria. At the end of a 14-day training on soil testing, soil management and extension services, NAAD will equip each grandaunt with soil test kits to practice. The general objective of this program is to train and equip young Nigerian graduates with soil test, soil management and extension services skills. The young consultants will assist farmers to evaluate their soil, identify soil nutrients and prescribe fertilizers and crops suitable for their farm lands for a better yield.