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By Adekunle Yusuf In Imobi, a small community in Ogun State’s Ijebu East Local Government Area, a quiet transformation is underway—one that could signal the rebirth of Nigeria’s long-dormant cotton and textile industry. At first light, farmers like Adewale once faced an all-too-familiar uncertainty, relying on cassava yields that barely sustained their households. Today, his fields tell a different story. Rows of cotton plants, dotted with soft white bolls, stretch across land that was once underutilised. For Adewale and many others, cotton is no longer a relic of the past—it is a renewed source of hope. Rewriting Nigeria’s cotton story Imobi’s emergence as a cotton hub marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s agricultural narrative—one long defined by paradox. Despite vast arable land, favourable climate conditions, and a large labour force, the country has struggled with underdeveloped value chains and heavy import dependence. Historically, Nigeria’s economy thrived on cash crops ...