Around 60 scientists and other professionals from over 30 countries are based here, supported by about 1100 local staff. About half of IITA s researchers work from here, mainly in crop improvement and resource and crop management. Most of IITA s support services are also based here, for example information services, analytical services, and biometrics. The Library and Documentation Center is the one of the largest devoted to tropical agriculture in Africa. There is also a modern conference center and training facilities.
All international staff live on the campus with their families.
Children attend the IITA International School , and there is a medical clinic with two resident doctors on site. Recreation facilities include a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, restaurant, and bar areas. A large artificial lake built to supply drinking water for the campus and irrigation for the experiment fields is also used for fishing.