Green Cities Initiative

Green Cities Initiative Engineering the Green Resurrection: A technical hub remodeling African cities into healthy, edible, and digitally transparent ecosystems.

Restoring Urban Wellness from the soil up. 🌿🏗️ .

02/07/2026

At the recently concluded Green Resurrection Seminar, Mr Jacob Daniel Leyiri facilitated a session titled "The Nexus Between Home Farming and Neighbourhood Security." He traced a chain of cause and effect. Overpopulation places increasing pressure on natural resources, climate change disrupts agriculture through drought, flooding, and desertification, and the resulting food insecurity and economic hardship fuel conflict, from farmer herder clashes to rising crime in our neighbourhoods.

This is exactly why the conversation matters to our work on climate security. Food security, environmental resilience, and community safety are not separate issues. They are interconnected parts of the same system.

Mr. Daniel's presentation showed that home farming is far more than a way to grow food. It is a practical climate security solution that strengthens household resilience, improves nutrition and livelihoods, fosters safer and more cohesive communities, and contributes directly to the achievement of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).

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Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Abdullahi Ahmad Abubakar, Elizabeth Nguwanger Jeiyol, Et...
19/06/2026

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Abdullahi Ahmad Abubakar, Elizabeth Nguwanger Jeiyol, Etta Michael Bisong, Simon Bright Omale, Domitila Iber Akpusugh, Nath Doeko'os, Abubakar Halidu, Nura Shehu, Onyedikachi Micheal Odogwu, Abubakar A. Sumaila, Iyoula Fredrick, Mansur Manu Soro, Ubong Okokon Akpan, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Linus Linez Heelaaree, Olugbenga Oluduro, Alhaji Bindu, Umar M Mala, Ghaniyyah Temitope Jaiyeola, Abbalili Gumel, Ali Musa Kidah, Udochukwu Anyanwu, Ifeoluwa Olatunji Oyedeji, Audu Collins Eimoga, Yarima Shamsudeen Muhammad, Lazz 'D' Demola, Ali M Tijjani, Edem Archibong Okon, Isiyaku Musa Kachia, Abubakar Sadiq Junaidu, Abubakar Adamu, Usman Yahaya, Abba A Lawal, Chris Munu Fisse, Usman Ali, Sakariyau Ahmed Olanrewaju, Timothy Innocent, Tavershima Terngu, Arulanantham Arumugam, Abdulhamid Akangbe Ishola, Sir-Engr Yasir Dauda, Itietie Omojevwe Omobendel, Amb NdaGiwa Kolo, Samson Yila, Abdulhakim Yahuza Bari, Preye Ebis, Abdulsalam Yunusa Shuaibu, Ragabuz Garba, Emmanuel Windek, Kabir Zubairu Sheme

Together, we can make a remarkable difference.

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19/06/2026

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A seminar is only as impactful as the minds leading the conversation, and the Green Resurrection Seminar in Kaduna was p...
18/06/2026

A seminar is only as impactful as the minds leading the conversation, and the Green Resurrection Seminar in Kaduna was proof of that! 🌍✨

​We are incredibly grateful to our exceptional lineup of resource persons who brought deep expertise, actionable strategies, and pure passion to the stage. They didn't just deliver lectures; they handed us the blueprints for building climate-resilient, sustainable urban communities. 🌆🌱

​Swipe through to meet the visionaries who made this event a massive success
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​A massive thank you to everyone who stepped up to guide the next generation of green ambassadors. The dialogue doesn't end here—the ex*****on has already begun! 🚀

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18/06/2026

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Family, today was nothing short of incredible! The Kaduna Green Resurrection Seminar was an absolute blast, and it’s all...
13/06/2026

Family, today was nothing short of incredible! The Kaduna Green Resurrection Seminar was an absolute blast, and it’s all thanks to the collective energy in the room.

​To our amazing facilitators Sylvanus Patrick, Richard Dambo, Hope Yusuf, Katung Kwasu etc., thank you for dropping gems and sharing your profound expertise. To our strategic partners Francis Bitiyong Foundation and PACE Institute for Research & Development - PIRD, thank you for believing in the vision and walking this path with us. And to our very first cohort of Green Redemptionists, thank you for showing up with so much passion, hunger, and drive.

​This is just the beginning of a remarkable journey toward climate-resilient cities. Thank you all for making day one an unforgettable success! 🌿🚀✨

​— Barnabas Emmanuel
Founder/CEO, Green Cities Initiative

12/06/2026

🌿 Introducing the Official Seminar Flyer: The Green Resurrection

Dear Facilitators and Trainees,
We are excited to share the official, finalized flyer for *The Green Resurrection Redemptionists Seminar, taking place this weekend on *Saturday, 13th June 2026 in Kaduna.

This seminar marks a pivotal milestone for our very first cohort of Green Redemptionists Cohort. Hosted by the *Green Cities Initiative (GCI) in strategic partnership with the *Francis Bitiyong's Foundation* and the *Pace Institute of Research and Development,* this event brings together brilliant minds to drive actionable conversations around sustainability and climate resilience.

💡 Driven by the Next Generation: Our Focus on Youth

You will notice that our lineup features an incredible dynamic of young, passionate professionals. This is entirely by design.

At the core of our mission is a keen focus on youth. We firmly believe that sustainable urban development and climate resilience cannot be achieved using old frameworks alone; they require the energy, innovation, and lived experiences of young leaders. By deliberately selecting these brilliant young facilitators, we are not just hosting a seminar—we are actively investing in the generation that will build and inherit our green cities.

📌 For Our Esteemed Facilitators & Resource Persons

Thank you for anchoring this journey with your invaluable expertise. The flyer proudly highlights your diverse backgrounds across environmental conservation, agriculture, academia, and urban development. We are honored to have such a vibrant, forward-thinking team leading our very first cohort.

🎓 For Our Trainees (The Green Redemptionists)

Get ready to interact with an exceptional lineup of industry peers and specialists. This is your space to absorb insights, challenge ideas, and equip yourself to build the sustainable, climate-resilient spaces of tomorrow.

Please, feel free to save, share, and post this flyer within your networks as we count down to an impactful session.

See you all on Saturday!!!

Green Cities Initiative (GCI)
In Partnership with;
The pace Institute of Research, Policy and Innovation and
The Francis Bitiyong's Foundation

Build the future. Be the solution. 🍎Our cities can be our biggest defense against climate change. Join "The Green Resurr...
10/06/2026

Build the future. Be the solution. 🍎
Our cities can be our biggest defense against climate change. Join "The Green Resurrection Seminar: The Living City Series" to explore innovative ideas like smart urban food systems, resilient infrastructure, and energy grid monitoring. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how engineering is creating a more sustainable tomorrow!

Build the future. Be the solution. 🍎Our cities can be our biggest defense against climate change. Join "The Green Resurr...
10/06/2026

Build the future. Be the solution. 🍎

Our cities can be our biggest defense against climate change. Join "The Green Resurrection Seminar: The Living City Series" to explore innovative ideas like smart urban food systems, resilient infrastructure, and energy grid monitoring. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how engineering is creating a more sustainable tomorrow!

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