About Us | Tantita Rice Farm Ltd.

We believe the Niger Delta holds the key to solving Nigeria's rice deficit — and Tantita Rice Farm is the platform to unlock it.

— Tantita Rice Farm Ltd., 2026

Our Story

From Vision to Vertically Integrated Enterprise

Nigeria is Africa's largest rice consumer, with national demand exceeding 8 million tonnes annually. Yet domestic production remains structurally constrained — fragmented smallholder systems, weak post-harvest infrastructure, and inconsistent quality supply to urban markets have long defined the sector's limitations.

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited recognised this gap and built a solution from the ground up. Tantita Rice Farm Ltd. is the result: a commercially structured, cooperatively governed rice enterprise in Torugbene, Delta State — one of Nigeria's most ecologically ideal locations for irrigated lowland rice.

Unlike donor-style agricultural interventions, this project is designed as a bankable agro-industrial investment platform capable of absorbing commercial finance while generating lasting community impact. It is implementation-ready, with defined land parcels, engineering designs, governance instruments, and a full financial model.

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Purpose & Direction

Vision, Mission & Strategy

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Our Vision

To become the leading integrated rice enterprise in South-South Nigeria — a model for commercially disciplined, community-centred agro-industrial development that reduces dependence on imported and northern-sourced rice.

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Our Mission

To produce high-quality milled rice through controlled irrigated farming, cooperative farmer integration, and centralised processing — delivering consistent supply to wholesale and institutional buyers while generating sustainable returns for all stakeholders.

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Our Strategy

A phased, volume-driven model that progresses from 25 hectares in Year 1 to 200 hectares by Year 5 — embedding learning before scale, aligning cost structures with production growth, and achieving profitability through operational efficiency rather than price speculation.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

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Integrity

Transparent governance, honest farmgate pricing, and accountable financial management at every level.

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Community Partnership

Farmers are co-owners, not employees. Income, dividends, and assets stay within host communities.

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Commercial Discipline

Driver-based financial models, conservative yield assumptions, and cost-linked pricing protect investment integrity.

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Environmental Stewardship

Controlled irrigation, structured drainage, biodiversity monitoring, and proactive environmental compliance.

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Technical Excellence

Agronomic science, mechanised operations, and quality assurance systems embedded throughout the value chain.

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Scalability

Modular infrastructure design and cooperative aggregation enable planned expansion without operational disruption.

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Accountability

General Assembly oversight, Management Committee governance, and annual audits ensure checks and balances.

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Food Security

Every tonne of locally milled rice reduces Nigeria's dependence on imports and stabilises southern markets.

Ownership & Partners

Our Partnership Structure

Wholly owned by Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd. and rooted in the Torugbene community — a commercially disciplined, community-first partnership driving Nigeria's rice future.

01 · Owner

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Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd.

Owner & Sole Proprietor

Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd. owns and drives Tantita Rice Farm Ltd., providing full capital investment, strategic direction, security assurance, and institutional oversight across the Niger Delta — bringing unmatched credibility, regional access, and long-term commitment to the project.

Full Capital Investment Strategic Direction Security Infrastructure Regulatory Engagement Risk Management Project Sustainability

02 · Community

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Torugbene Community Cooperative

Production Partner & Co-Owner

Host communities participate as both landholders and active producers — not as labour subcontractors. Income flows, dividends, and asset formation remain fully embedded within the community, anchoring the farm's social licence and long-term stability.

Land Access & Pooling Paddy Production Outgrower Supply Community Governance Farm Income & Dividends Asset Ownership

100%

Tantita Owned

200+

Cooperative Farmers

200ha

Full-Scale Target Area

₦1.25b

Projected Year 5 Revenue

How We're Governed

Governance & Legal Structure

A registered cooperative under Nigerian cooperative and company law, with transparent decision-making, defined accountability, and investor-grade governance instruments.

Governance Hierarchy

General Assembly
All Cooperative Members

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Management Committee
Board-Level Oversight

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Operations Manager

Finance Officer

Technical Lead

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Field, Mill & Admin Teams

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Dual Legal Structure

Project operates under Nigerian cooperative and company law, separating collective ownership from day-to-day management for full accountability and bankability.

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Cooperative By-Laws

Approved by-laws define membership eligibility, voting rights, surplus allocation, disciplinary processes, and dispute resolution procedures.

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Transparent Financial Controls

Annual audits, quarterly reporting, 30% dividend payout policy for members once profitability is achieved from Year 3 onward.

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Advisory & Oversight Bodies

Independent advisory boards, community liaison officers, and regulatory compliance units provide multi-layer oversight beyond the core Management Committee.

Phased Growth Plan

Our Development Timeline

Year 1 — Establishment Phase

Launch, Build & Prove the Model

25 hectares under cultivation; core infrastructure commissioned including the 10-tonne/day milling facility, irrigation systems, and access roads. Revenue of ₦138.9m with EBITDA of ₦13.6m.

25 ha cultivated Mill commissioned Cooperative formed ₦138.9m revenue

Year 2 — Rapid Expansion

Scale to 100 Hectares

Cultivated area expands 4x to 100 hectares. Cooperative outgrower network grows. Mill utilisation exceeds 20%. Operating cash flow turns positive ahead of accounting profitability.

100 ha cultivated Positive cash flow Outgrower network active 900t paddy output

Year 3 — Profitability Achieved

175 Hectares & Break-Even

Project reaches accounting profitability. Revenue hits ₦1.03bn. EBITDA of ₦446.4m. Member dividends commence at 30% payout. Steady-state operating conditions achieved.

175 ha cultivated ₦1.03bn revenue Dividends begin 1,024t milled rice

Year 5 — Full Commercial Maturity

200 Hectares at Peak Production

Full operational maturity at 200 hectares. Revenue of ₦1.25bn, EBITDA ₦558.7m, Net Surplus ₦212.2m. 23,400 bags of 50kg rice produced annually. Farmers receiving ₦2.60m per hectare returns.

200 ha cultivated ₦1.25bn revenue ₦558.7m EBITDA 23,400 bags/year

Our Story & Vision