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Concrete Without Cassava: Why Urbanization Without Agriculture Will Starve Us- Chi Tola Roberts
For Nigeria’s much-discussed green economy, this imbalance is a serious blind spot. We talk of renewable energy, eco-friendly transport, and sustainable construction, but agriculture is often left out of the conversation. That is a mistake.
Agriculture is the thread that ties together energy, water, waste, and food in a regenerative loop. Without it, a green economy is incomplete. Climate change makes this even more urgent. As floods, droughts, and heatwaves disrupt traditional farming, urban agriculture offers a buffer.
Protected by infrastructure and powered by technology, it can keep food flowing even when rural supply chains falter.
The responsibility does not lie with farmers alone. Developers and landowners have become custodians of food security, since their decisions shape not just skylines but supply chains. They decide how land is allocated, what is built, and what is preserved. Every estate, every commercial complex, and every new district should integrate agricultural innovation as part of its design. Allocating space for community gardens, installing rooftop farms, partnering with agri-tech firms, and educating tenants on sustainable food production are no longer luxuries—they are essential investments. Properties that integrate agriculture not only provide healthier lifestyles and stronger community bonds, they also align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals that attract forward-looking investors.
Governments, too, must lead with vision. Urban planning policies should mandate agricultural integration in large-scale developments, while tax incentives should reward builders who prioritize sustainability. Public land must be made available for community farming initiatives, and education policies should bring agricultural science into urban schools to prepare a new generation of agri-tech innovators. Financial institutions should support agri-tech startups with the same energy they devote to fintech. If we want a resilient food system, we must treat farming not as a rural fallback, but as a modern, high-tech career that belongs everywhere.
The choice before us is stark. One path leads to gleaming cities built on fragile foundations, where supply chains break and food insecurity deepens. The other leads to resilient urban ecosystems where infrastructure and agriculture coexist, ensuring that our growth is not only visible but also sustainable. The decisions we make today will determine whether our cities become engines of prosperity or monuments to short-sightedness.
The call to action is urgent. Developers must build with food in mind. Landowners must invest in sustainability. Governments must legislate for integration. Citizens must demand better. And all of us must recognize that no economy can thrive without nourishment. If we wait until the factories are built and the shelves are bare, it will be too late.
Urbanization, if pursued without SMART Agriculture, is nothing more than a beautiful illusion. If we truly wish to build cities of the future, we must root them in systems that feed, sustain, and regenerate. The concrete may form the skyline, but it is agriculture—smart, integrated, and sustainable—that will determine whether those skylines endure.
Chi Tola Roberts-Agbaje is the founder and Executive Director of Women in Agricultural Advancement and Sustainability Africa (WAASA), an organization dedicated to empowering women in the agricultural sector.
The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the Federal High Court judgement that removed its leadership.
The opposition party also disclosed that it had filed an application seeking a stay of execution of the judgement pending the hearing and determination of its appeal.
The party made this known in a statement on Friday, November 6, adding that it had formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the legal steps taken,
The appeal is against the judgement delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 5, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2025, involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and the ADC.
The party urged INEC to refrain from taking any further action on the matter until the Court of Appeal has considered the case.
It argued that the application for a stay of execution was yet to be decided and that the electoral commission should not take any step that could affect the outcome of the appeal.
According to the ADC, it expects INEC to respect the ongoing legal process and allow the appellate court to hear the matter before making any decision connected to the judgement.
The statement partly read, “The ADC is exercising its lawful right to appeal. The judgement is now being challenged before a higher court, and the legal process must be allowed to run its course.
“We expect INEC to uphold the law and take full account of the pending proceedings before making any consequential decisions.”
The party also urged its members and supporters to remain calm, insisting that the court judgement would not stop its political activities.
It said its campaigns would continue while it explored all available legal options to defend its position.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, declaring the caretaker committee that oversaw the party’s affairs illegal and invalidating all decisions taken by the committee.
The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Peter Lifu, also affects the presidential primary that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s flag bearer for the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, whose name had earlier been published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate, had already selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.
The ruling followed a suit instituted by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman (North-East) of the ADC, who challenged the process through which the David Mark-led leadership assumed control of the party.
Gombe argued that following the resignation of the party’s former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he was constitutionally entitled to take over the leadership.
He consequently asked the court to invalidate all actions undertaken by the Mark-led leadership and restrain Senator Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from presenting themselves as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.
The plaintiff maintained that their emergence violated the ADC constitution and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.
In suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, the ADC, INEC, Senator David Mark, Aregbesola and Chief Ralph Nwosu were listed as defendants.
Justice Lifu upheld Gombe’s claims and granted the reliefs sought, effectively invalidating the authority of the caretaker committee and decisions taken under its leadership.
The verdict is expected to trigger fresh political uncertainty within the ADC, particularly over Atiku’s presidential ambition and the party’s preparations for the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
However, the party has vowed to challenge the judgment at the appellate court.
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