Meet Ajoke Lawon,
The Snail Queen
In 2016, Ajoke Lawon started what would become a movement with nothing more than 30 snails and a corner of her student apartment in Ibadan. That tiny start wasn't born from certainty — it was born from curiosity, hunger, and a belief that agriculture could be reinvented by young Nigerians.
Eight years later, Ajoke leads Joks Snail Farm from their certified facility in Moniya, Oyo State — a full-scale operation that supplies thousands of households across Nigeria and exports dried snails to Nigerian communities in the UK and USA.
In 2022, Joks Snail Farm was selected for funding by Access Bank — a validation of the vision that snail farming could be both a serious business and a force for community development. Ajoke has since trained over 10,000 young Nigerians in snail farming, earning her the well-deserved title: Snail Queen.
Our Mission & Values
Every decision at Joks Snail Farm is guided by three core principles that define who we are.
Natural & Sustainable
We farm in harmony with nature. Our snails eat natural feed, live in clean environments, and are raised without any chemical inputs. Good food starts at the source.
Community Empowerment
Ajoke's mission has always been bigger than one farm. By training young Nigerians, we're building a generation of agropreneurs who can feed the nation and build wealth.
Uncompromising Quality
From the moment a snail is born on our farm to the moment it arrives at your door, quality is non-negotiable. Our customers deserve the very best — and that's what they get.
Life at Joks Snail Farm
A peek into where your snails are raised — clean, natural, and carefully managed.
A Farm the World Notices
Access Bank Funded
Selected by Access Bank Nigeria for agribusiness funding in 2022 — one of just a handful of agro-enterprises chosen that year.
Media Featured
Ajoke's story has been covered by national outlets including Legit.ng — celebrating how she turned 30 snails into a thriving enterprise.
International Export
One of the very few Nigerian snail farms exporting dried snails and snail shell powder to the USA — a market virtually untapped.
Ready to Taste the Difference?
Shop our range of farm-fresh snails and experience the Joks Snail Farm quality for yourself.