The North-West
Africa Province
of the Society of Jesus

Nigeria – Ghana – Liberia – Sierra Leone – Gambia
The story of the advent of the Jesuits in Nigeria and Ghana is closely linked to the aspirations of Archbishop Sergio Pignedoli, the then Apostolic Delegate to Nigeria. In 1961, he sent a request to Fr. Jean Baptiste Janssens, S.J., the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, inviting Jesuits to establish a Catholic center at the University of Lagos that was scheduled to open in September of 1962.
What we do
Retreat
We provide others the opportunity to experience Christ actively in their daily lives by drawing from the well of the Ignatian spiritual exercises.
education
Education remains the pathway to forming a people with informed consciences acting selflessly for the betterment of humanity through creative participation in the mission of Christ.
Pastoral Ministries
Jesuit priests and brothers serve the faithful by providing pastoral care through our parishes and hospital chaplaincy.
Social Ministries
We provide others the opportunity to experience Christ actively in their daily lives by drawing from the well of the Ignatian spiritual exercises.
North-West Africa Province SJ
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Jesuit Retreat Centre, Benin City



