About Us
Who We Are
Dominican Farm Ibadan is a faith-inspired agricultural venture run by the Dominican Order,
located in the heart of Ibadan, Nigeria. Our mission is to produce high-quality farm products
that promote health, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability.
The Centre represents a blend of faith, entrepreneurship, and community-driven innovation.
More than just a food production facility, it is a hub for agricultural education, sustainable
rural development, and responsible environmental stewardship. We integrate traditional farming
wisdom with modern technology to ensure that our produce remains safe, fresh, and nourishing.
Our Mission
We are committed to a viable and sustainable socio-economic and religious entrepreneurship that empowers the poor and promotes success-driven training programmes designed to harness both natural and human resources.
Our goal is to cultivate and deliver quality agricultural products while encouraging rural development, education, and environmental consciousness — transforming lives through self-reliance and innovation.
Our Vision
To develop a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective agricultural production and processing system
that positively impacts rural communities while enhancing our environment. We aim to recycle and revalorize dispersed energy
through integrated farming systems — becoming a leading model of agriculture that feeds the body, mind, and soul.
Our Core Values
Integrity: Upholding honesty and transparency in all we do.
Stewardship: Managing God’s creation responsibly through sustainable farming.
Innovation: Applying creativity and research to transform agricultural practices.
Community: Building a network of empowerment and shared prosperity.
Sustainability: Ensuring environmental balance and economic longevity for future generations.
Faith & Service: Rooted in Christian values, we serve humanity with compassion and purpose.
Our International Partners
We collaborate with reputable organizations across Africa and beyond to achieve our vision:
- Centre Songhai, Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin: A centre for agricultural formation, production, research, and development aimed at uplifting the standard of living across Africa.
- Mastercard Foundation (MCF): Works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion for African youth, promoting dignified and fulfilling work.
- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan: Partners with us in cassava research (TME 419 and Vitamin A varieties) to nourish Africa.
- Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC): Collaborates with us on youth empowerment and agricultural skill development within the Ibadan Archdiocese.
- West Africa Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo): An international partner supporting community-driven agricultural projects and sustainable energy practices.
Our Objectives
The four main sectors driving our synergy include:
- Agro / Crop Production
- Animal Husbandry
- Food Processing
- Aquaculture
Our integrated training and empowerment programmes aim to:
- Raise the standard of living of poor Nigerians through socio-economic and religious self-reliance.
- Provide farm management training for peasant farmers and petty traders.
- Support youth and adults in sustainable agricultural practices.
- Donate food items to disaster-stricken nations across Africa.
What We Have Achieved So Far
- Acquired over 82.25 acres of land (targeting 100 acres).
- Completed site design, landscaping, and 70% fencing of the property.
- Provided electricity to serve the Centre, Mogaji, and Ajirosun Phase 2 communities.
- Constructed residential facilities including four rooms for resource persons, two for NYSC members, and a security post.
- Built hostels accommodating up to 60 persons.
- Established a 4,000-capacity poultry house and a 500-capacity piggery house for animal husbandry.
- Developed three (3) earthen ponds with 300,000 fish capacity each and a hatchery for aquaculture.
- Procured one tractor with accessories, one pickup van, and a power tiller for farm operations.
- Commissioned a bakery and food processing unit to expand value-added production.