Justice, Development & Peace Movement
Catholic Diocese Of Oyo
+234 (0) 813 438 0797
contact@jdpmoyodiocese.org
JDP House, Mobolaje Oyo
P.O.Box 1458,Oyo
Justice, Development & Peace Movement
Catholic Diocese Of Oyo
contact@jdpmoyodiocese.org
P.O.Box 1458,Oyo
Justice, Development & Peace Movement
Catholic Diocese Of Oyo
JDP Office, Opposite Ajiga Filing Station, Off Stadium Road, Mabolaje Area, Oyo town
+234 (0) 813 438 0797
contact@jdpmoyodiocese.org
From May 12–16, 2025, Misereor organized a Workshop on Human Rights and Gender Issues at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja. The workshop brought together participants from across the country to deepen understanding of human rights, gender equality, and leadership within the context of development work.
The Justice, Development and Peace Movement (JDPM) of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo was ably represented by two staff members from the Department of Politics and Human Rights.
Key topics discussed included Human Rights, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)—its root causes, relevant Nigerian laws, international frameworks, and conventions protecting women and girls—Women’s Rights and Law, Governance and Women in Politics, and Impactful Leadership.
The workshop emphasized the need for organizations to:
• Develop Gender Policies and Safeguarding Policies to protect vulnerable groups.
• Establish clear response strategies for survivors of gender-based violence.
• Strengthen stakeholder mapping to ensure effective referral and collaboration.
• Organize community sensitization sessions and involve religious and community leaders.
• Promote self-care and peer support among development workers.
Lessons Learned
Participants highlighted that SGBV affects every sector of community life, impacting staff, farmers, traders, transporters, students, teachers, and religious leaders alike. Hence, every department of JDPM must mainstream gender and SGBV prevention into its programs.
The sessions also reinforced that leadership demands responsibility, humility, and collaboration. Leaders are encouraged to adopt servant leadership styles, remain proactive, and prioritize the well-being of team members.
PROVINCIAL EXCHANGE FORUM AT JDPM ILORIN (APRIL 24TH – 26TH)
The meeting commence with an opening prayer by Mr. Sunday Dada at 12; 10 Pm. This was followed by amendment to the PEF program. The motion for the adoption of the amended PEF program as a working document the PEF was moved by Mrs. Onaolapo Morenike and was seconded by Mr. Abioye Abidoye.
Opening remark by the JDPM Ilorin H.O.P Mr. David Omotosho who welcome everyone on behalf of the JDPM director Revd Fr. Emmanuel Ekundayo and enjoined everyone to contribute meaningfully towards the success of the program.
SUFAN STRATEGIC PLAN
The SUFAN strategic plan commenced at 01; 20 pm and was anchored by Mrs. Onaolapo Morenike. In her foreword, she said agriculture 6 years ago is not the same as today that is why we need to be strategic and consider emerging issues around us; politics, climate, governance, economy etc. Mr. Anthony Ogunnupebi advised that we review the previous strategic plan.
PRESENT ACTIVITIES OF SUFAN
Registration with CAC – Done
Publication of leaflets and booklets – Not yet Done
Radio programme – Ilorin diocese
Collaboration with other stakeholders - Done (Farmer led advocacy in Osogbo)
Seed exchange among dioceses
Sharing of success stories - not done extensively
Inter diocesan exchange visit
Financial contribution from groups, zones and apex
Zonal representatives at diocesan apex meetings
Activities that will guarantee free market enterprise
Linkage of Apex and Apex Apex to market outlets
Market information, bulk marketing and contract farming
Rural enterprise development
Development of cottage industries
Establishment of shops for sales of farm produce
Value chain development
Activities that will lead to a self-reliant SUFAN
SUFAN ACTION PLAN (2024 -2026)
S/N
ACTION PLAN
STRATEGIES
WHOSE ROLE?
1
SUFAN Recognition
Publication of I.E.C materials (Calendar, I.D. card, stickers)
Media publication – Radio, newspapers, website, all social media platforms etc
Creation of SUFAN South-west whatsapp platform
Lobby and advocacy –
SuFAN led advocacy - decentralized
Participatory advocacy - decentralized
Programme led – centralized & decentralized
Farmers’ forum, decentralized production of i.D. card (SuFan will coordinate and disseminate)
SUFAN Chairman and add all H.O.Ps as admins on the platform
2
Collaboration
Seed exchange – Farmers’ forum, SUFAN meeting, zonal meeting
Sharing of success stories & challenges – feedback and report at the Apex meeting and the SUFAN apex meeting
Interdiocesan exchange visit
Identification and mobilization
Financing
Financing – group, zonal, Apex SUFAN apex and cooperatives at the group level (thrift, cooperative, contribution)
Also there will be monitoring and evaluation at the meetings
SUFAN
Programme
3
Free market enterprise
Linkage of SUFAN apex to market outlets
Market information, bulk buying and contract farming
Rural enterprise development
Development of cottage industries
Value chain development
SUFAN at all levels with support from the programmes.
SUFAN and Programmes
4
Activities that will lead to a self reliant SUFAN
SUFAN secretariat office
Design a letter head to include chapters on the side of the letter
Design banner at the diocesan level and the SUFAN Apex
Investment in revenue generating activities
SUFAN
Mr. Alaba Ogunbosoye advised SUFAN to have a clear vision and they should evolve from subsistent farming to enhanced agribusiness enterprise. He also said there are need for recognition of SUFAN at all levels as Sustainable Farmers Association.
ZOOM MEETING WITH DR. REGINE BRANDT AND JULIA
Evaluation of JDPC Ibadan (draft report)
The PEF is an effective tool/platform to
Share experience and knowledge
Identify areas of collaboration
Provide opportunities for trainings based on training needs
Bring apex farmers together (to form the SUFAN)
Roles, objectives and functions of PEF
Gathering of experiences
Interaction of best practices
Getting to know different innovations
Better understanding of different issues across the area
It is a great chance for a newly employed staff to get to know the job better.
Key topics
Key topic
importance
Farmer and herders cris/Peace building
High
Community development
High
Soil and water conservation
High
Youths in agriculture
Medium to high
Deforestation
Medium
Exit strategy
Medium
Resource mobilization
High
Integrated pest management
Medium
Monitoring and evaluation
High
Evaluation criteria (DAC)
DAC Criteria
Importance
Relevance
High
Coherence
High
Effectiveness
High
Efficiency
Medium
Impact
High
Sustainability (in terms of funding)
Low
PEF, Way Forward?
Roles/objectives/functions
Internal monitoring and evaluation, improving on trainings given to new staff by experienced staff
Key topics
Funding (looking outside of MISEREOR)
Organization/logistics
Further strengthening from MISEREOR
Workshops/ capacity building organized by DPS (Peace journal)
DAY 2
Departure to the field at 08:25am and arrival at Adigun Manasara at 09;01am.
Opening prayer at 09; 09am by Mr. John Olawale then introduction of the dioceses present to the Farmers’. Mr. AbdulMalik Ademola asked every member present to introduce themselves.
He said JDPM Ilorin has been able to train them on new and improved production methods and introduced them to new varieties of maize and cassava. They have also trained them on the yam minisett techniques which serve as another avenue to have yam setts for the next planting season. They were also trained on local ways of preserving their produce and the use of siam weed herbicide. They were also sensitized on value chain participation. They were also trained on livestock management (poultry, goat, rabbitry etc)
Challenges – Fulani cattle invasion, financial challenges. Mr. John Olawale added that the group has been of high importance to them because they are doing better than other farmers. They also benefited from the cooperative to start the farming business for the year. The Chairman said that the group was inaugurated in 2020 and they started with 22 members and they currently have 11 members. Mrs Onaolapo Morenike asked why the women failed to turn up for meetings outside the community. Mrs Busayo Ojewale advised them on how to entice young women to the group through savings and credit. Mr. Charles Fasina noted that they should embrace joint marketing so they can minimize the influence of middlemen. He also advised them to store their produce so they can attract better prices. He also asked if they have Community Development Committee and advised them to look into it.
Mr Tolu Adedeji asked for the rate of adoption of the trainings and also asked if they are training other farmers because this can be an effective strategy to attract youths in to the group. He also enquired about the status of the cooperative and how many people has benefited from the scheme.
Mrs. Janet Awotiku asked the modalities for the group meetings.
Mrs Morenike Onaolapo advised them to maintain the good relationship established with the Fulani herders. The chairman appreciated everyone for their contribution and the closing prayer was said by Shehu Jamiu Alade at 10;05am.
Departure from Adigun village at 10:10am and arrival at Omido village at 10:32 am
MEETING WITH OMIDO GROUP
The meeting commenced at 12:15pm. Mrs. M.A. Agboola said the group was established in 2020 with about 82 members but now the group has 16 members. She continued by saying before they joined RUDEP intervention they are farming but they have gained more knowledge such as pest control, siam weed herbicide, fish farming, they were also trained on soap making, tomato paste. They were also sensitized on cooperative management.
Mr. Charles Fasina asked why many members withdraw from the programme. He encouraged them to manage the cooperative very well. He advised them to introduce more youths to the group.
Mr. Alaba Ogunbosoye advised them to have a group investment. The group chairman, Chief Samson Awoyale appreciated The PEF team for coming round and for their wonderful advice. He prayed God will continue to bless the team. Closing prayer was said by Mrs. Rachael Ayanwale at 12:45pm.
DAY 3
Opening Prayer by Mr. Cajetan at 08:10am
Charles Fasina – said the MISEREOR session on the first day should be about enlightenment on the evaluation procedure but it ended up being and evaluation for PEF. Awakening questions for SUFAN should have come up earlier. He said the type of organic injection used on plantain should be shared with everyone.
Alaba Ogunbosoye – said there is a communication gap in the virtual meeting with the MISEREOR consultant and DPS representative. On Mr. Afeez’s farm, he advised that he put more planning into the farm. He said JDPM Ilorin should study the cohesion between the Fulani herders and farmers in Adigun and Manasara village. He said the group in Omido is aged and the innovation should be on backyard farming and then group investment to sustain the group.
Anthony Ogunnupebi – advised JDPM Ilorin to assist Adigun community regarding the issue of electricity. He said the group in Omido is aged and strategies should be put in place to encourage new youths into the group.
Busayo Ojewale – She said Adigun group should mobilize more women into the group. Attending trainings is not to benefit the group but themselves. Mr. Afeez should look into employing more helping hands.
Tolu Adedeji – Adigun group should not be a closed group and should look at attracting more youths to the group. He advised Omido group to expand their cooperative.
Jumoke Oluwadepo – JDPM Ilorin should look for ways of attracting women in the community into the group.
Ademola Stephen – the men in Adigun group should bring their wives on board so they can more group members. They should also practice group farming.
Sola Oyekan – JDPM Ilorin should study the peace building strategy between the Fulani herders and Crop Farmers and replicate it in other communities.
Richard Aladesiun – suggested that Omido group should bring more women in to the group. He said JDPM Ilorin should help Mr. Afeez with the proper marketing strategies.
Cajetan Babaniyi – said the decline in the number of group members. They should monitor the level of adoption so as to attract more people in the communities.
Bolanle Adegoke – there is need to push the SUFAN members to achieve their action plan
Kingsley Fidelis – there is need for more participation in the groups. There should be proper orientation when inaugurating the groups to avoid members abandoning the groups.
PEF MEETING
The PEF meeting started at 08:54am with necessary corrections made to the minute of the last meeting. The motion for the adoption of the minute was moved by Miss Jumoke and was seconded by Mrs. Mary Afolayan.
Matters arising
SUFAN – Mr. Charles Fasina said SUFAN only spark when the programme is involved and when RUDEP does not offer support they are not responsive. Mr. Alaba Ogunbosoye said they have a policy of one farmer one tuber of yam per year. Mr. Anthony Ogunnupebi said there seems to be a foundational problem and there is need for a reorientation of the programme officer’s too. Mr. Samuel Babatunde said SUFAN has been spoon-fed and they cannot exist without RUDEP.
SUFAN should be able to advocate by them self and not depend on RUDEP. They can start an initiative to ensure sustainability.
Ekiti diocese was appreciated for their presence at the recent PEF meetings
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
Capacity building by DPS should be a globalized issue and should not necessarily target PEF.
PEF Theme – Mr. Alaba Ogunbosoye suggested each diocese should focus on their area of strength and come up with a theme.
PEF minute request by DPS
A.O.B.
Mr. Charles Fasina said new faced should be introduced officially. He also said there’s need for meeting agenda because there is no diocesan report in the minute.
The Ekiti diocese introduced the three new officers from the diocese.
Mrs. Mary Afolayan suggested that PEF have a slogan and Mr. Charles Fasina said we don’t need a slogan because we are not a union.
Mr. Cajetan Babaniyi said there should be provision for recreation materials for relaxation.
Next PEF meeting will be hosted by JDPC Ibadan between 24th – 26th of July 2024.
The motion for the adjournment of the meeting was moved by Mr. Alaba Ogunbosoye and was seconded by Mr. Adesola Oyekan. The Closing prayer was said by Mr. Charles Fasina at 12:07pm.
Opening prayer was said by Mr. Gideon Ogundeji at exactly 08:04 at JDPM HALL.
On behalf of the Coordinator JDPM and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, the Head of Department (HOD), Mr. Anthony Ogunnupebi, welcomed the participants to the program. He urged the women and youth in the cooperative group to be honest and diligent in their cooperative duties.
Items discussed include;
A. Creation of whatsApp for the youth and women cooperative and the functionality of the group.
B. Admonishing the youth and women in cooperative to do their best in moving their group forward.
Comments from Beneficiary:
• SAKI EAST and SAKI WEST were asked to merge with each other
• The Ogbomoso people reported that they are having their regular meetings and contribution.
AGENDA:
REPORTS FROM EACH GROUP:
SAKI: Mr. Adegoke Adesope (treasurer). Meetings were held twice a month previously; currently, they are held just once. The standard minute-money is #100. There are 23 members, #53,341 in bank funds, #23,400 in cash on hand, and #120,000 in loans out. Their funds are not set in stone.
ELEKOKAN: The meeting was held once a month at first, then twice a month, and finally every eight days, according to Mr. Emmanuel Egbe, the chairman. Cooperative rates are #1000 and minute money is #200. There are now 27 members in the cooperative group, and 6 of them are loan beneficiary. Cash on hand is #18,000, cash in the bank is #32,950, and money borrowed out is #96,000.
OKEHO: According to Mrs. Moshood Mujidat (Secretary), they meet on the last Thursday of each Month. Savings is #2000, and minute-money is #100. The interest rate is typically #1000 for every #10,000 loan, and all members have monthly access to the funds. There is #10,000 in cash on hand, #261,000 in the bank, and #370,000 borrowed.
OGBOMOSO: According to Olori Akinola, they have 20 members and #60,000 in cash on hand. Their main problems are with non-serious members, account opening, and finding a cooperative meeting location.
OTU: Comrade Berinde Titi, the chairman of OTU, delivered the report. He stated that there are 27 members and that their meeting is always held on the first Tuesday of the month. Thirteen members benefited from the loan, which is disbursed every three months. With a total loan out of #120,000, the bank has #106,843.37 in funds, but no cash on hand.
OYO: Mr. Adeyanju Francis gave an update on the difficulties their group is encountering. There are presently 8 members and #42,000 in cash on hand. Meetings are held on every first Friday of the month. They have one hundred minutes.
REACTION TO THE REPORTS:
. A participant asked for clarification regarding whether OKEHO funds go through the bank when they are disbursed.
. Another participant inquired about the organization's ability to borrow twice or three times their own funds.
The HOD implored each group to have constitution and by-laws to guide them in their operation. The HOD also noted that the organization promised to borrow each cooperative group the exact amount they have accrued before coming for the review of loan procedure.
The Rural Development Programme of JDPM have always strive hard to ensure that the lives of rural community dwellers under the misereor sponsored project is better. The focus is mainly on rural farmers including women and youths for holistic agricultural and community development.
The department which started more than a decade ago under the Oyo, Osun Agricultural Diocesan Programme (OODAP) has continued to grow from strength to more formidable entity in Oyo State because of its crops of experienced staff who worked tirelessly in 19 LGAs depicting the Catholic Diocese of Oyo.
Over the years, the programme has worked with farmers through the formation of farmers groups across Oyo, Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso areas. The interventions have always been carried out through this channel and has proven effective over the years. The project activities have led to improvement in service delivery to the farmers through innovations and new approaches and cement a solid good relationship with the research institutes, government agencies and local government authorities towards the felt needs of their various communities.