About Us

HISTORY OF BUAEC

The Institute for National Transformation (INT) International launched the Youth Empowerment in Agripreneurship Programme (YEAP) at Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria, from January 2022 to May 2023. They established the Centre for Ethical and Moral Leadership (CEMoL) to coordinate with local agricultural bodies. CEMoL trained 49 youths in various agribusiness sectors, with 45 successfully starting their businesses. Each participant received a $1,000 start-up fund.

In October 2023, Professor Anigbogu introduced the program to the President of Uganda, who invited INT to implement it in Uganda. A proposal led by Professor Anigbogu, in collaboration with Busitema University and Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat - Office of the President , led to the creation of the Busitema University Agro Entrepreneurship Centre (BUAEC) in Uganda. On May 8, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni approved the proposal, supported by Dr. Monica Musereno Mansaza, the Honourable Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation.

On May 9, 2024, H.E. President Museveni shared on X:

" Prof Vincent Anigbogu and his dear wife visited me at State House, Entebbe. We had stimulating discussions on a number of issues. I welcome his idea of potential collaboration opportunities in skilling the youth based on the one and four-acre models of agriculture. I particularly like the phased approach by region he suggests, starting in the Eastern part of the country. I am confident that we shall benefit from his model of transformational leadership."

In the picture, from left to right: Professor Vincent and Peggy Anigbogu, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and Hon. Monica Musenero Masanza.

In the picture, from left to right: Professor Vincent Anigbogu and his wife, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and Hon. Monica Musenero Masanza.

GOALS

Vision

To be a leading centre of excellence in skilling youths on agribusiness with integrity to embark on building Ugandan agriproduct brands.

Mission

To equip youth agripreneurs who possess technical competence and patriotic responsibility, integrity, compassion, loyalty, excellence, and physical vitality necessary to develop profitable agribusiness enterprises and become self-employed whilst creating employment opportunities for others.

Get in touch with us

Reach out to us and let's cultivate positive change in agriculture!

info@buaec.org

+256-789-659-725

Plot 106 Katalima Road, Naguru

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BUAEC

Busitema University Agro Entrepreneurship Centre - A joint partnership amongst the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat - Office of the President (STI-OP), Busitema University (BU), and Institute for National Transformation (INT)