Screen Houses & Greenhouses
Engineering and construction of cost-effective, wind-resistant steel arched screen houses and plastic greenhouse tunnels tailored to tropical conditions.
Africa's Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Company
Building Climate-Smart Food Production Systems Across African Cities
Vera AgriTech Ltd builds sustainable, climate-resilient farming systems. We deploy low-cost screen houses, advanced hydroponics, and smart drip irrigation for year-round high-yield vegetable production.
Vera AgriTech Smart Greenhouse System
125+
Screen Houses Installed
500+
Farmers Trained
300+
Youth & Women Empowered
90%
Water Savings Achieved
3x - 5x
Higher Crop Yields
About Us
Growing Smarter. Feeding the Future.
Vera AgriTech Limited transforms traditional farming into a highly productive, climate-smart, and commercially viable enterprise.
Our Mission
Changing Africa's Agricultural Narrative
We believe Africa's greatest agricultural challenge is not a lack of land or farmers, but limited access to innovation, technology, and profitable markets. Our mission is to strengthen food security and improve livelihoods across African cities.
Core Value Chain Integration
Connecting Production directly to Markets
1
Climate-Smart Infrastructure
We deploy localized screen houses and hydroponics to ensure year-round yields.
2
Precision Agronomy & Input Supply
Growers receive training, disease-resistant seeds, and nutrient formulations.
3
Guaranteed Offtake (Vera Veg Stores)
We connect farm output to premium retail, consumer, and institutional markets.
The Challenge
A Sector Constrained
In Nigeria, food production is limited by erratic seasonal rains, high pest vulnerability, post-harvest losses, and disconnected local supply channels that impact farmers' income.
Our Innovation
Controlled Environments
By developing localized, high-durability steel arched screen houses, we eliminate crop risks and pesticide reliance, delivering 3x to 5x higher yields with 90% water efficiency.
The Impact
Empowered Growers
We empower farmers, agribusinesses, and institutional investors to produce more with fewer resources while securing stable market demand through Vera Veg Stores.
What We Do
Our Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions
We offer commercial crop production, structural engineering, high-end equipment supplies, and agricultural capacity training.
Our Products & Systems
Hydroponic & Soilless Kits
Complete installation of modern soilless farming setups, including grow bags, coco peat substrates, nutrient dosing rigs, and vertical farming structures.
Irrigation & Farm Machinery
Advanced drip irrigation setups, automated venture fertilizer dosing injectors, gravity feeding tanks, and crop irrigation control systems.
Our Services
Commercial Crop Production
Consistent, year-round harvest of premium high-value crops including bell peppers (red and yellow), vine tomatoes, cucumbers, and culinary herbs.
Training & Technical Advisory
Specialized training programs for cooperatives, youth, women, and urban individuals on hydroponics, nursery setup, pest management, and farm operations.
Agribusiness Consulting
Expert feasibility audits, farm layout mapping, agricultural investment planning, and crop productivity advisory for large-scale operations.
Dr. Nurudeen S. Lawal
Leadership
Meet the Founder: Dr. Nurudeen S. Lawal, a Visionary for Africa's Food Security
Dr. Nurudeen S. Lawal is an agripreneur and agricultural engineer on a mission to strengthen Africa's food systems. With expertise in irrigation engineering, soil and water conservation, and soilless crop nutrition, he founded Vera AgriTech to commercialise tropical-adapted screen houses and hydroponic systems. To date, the company and its partners have deployed over 125 systems across Nigeria, empowering cooperatives, graduates, and smallholder farmers.
A COREN-registered engineer with more than 20 years' experience, including managing World Bank-funded projects, Dr. Lawal holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering from the University of Ibadan. A regular speaker at international agribusiness forums, he remains committed to scaling sustainable agricultural infrastructure across developing economies.
The Vera Difference
Standard Open-Field vs. Vera Smart Agriculture
See how climate-smart technologies compare to traditional crop cultivation.
| Farming Metric | Traditional Open-Field | Vera AgriTech Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | 100% (High wastage, run-off) | Save up to 90% (Recirculated drip) |
| Yield per Square Meter | Baseline (Seasonal dependencies) | 3x to 5x Higher (Vertical & NFT optimization) |
| Pest & Insect Protection | Low (Dependent on heavy chemical sprays) | 95% Protected (Screen netting & bio-security) |
| Climate Resilience | Vulnerable to droughts, floods & heatwaves | Year-Round Crop Growth (Climate control) |
| Substrate/Soil Degradation | High risk of soil exhaustion & erosion | Zero Soil Needed (Coco peat & hydroponic solution) |
Interactive Potential Yield Calculator
Enter your proposed cultivation area to calculate estimated yields, water savings, and projected revenue under the Vera AgriTech system.
Annual Yield
3,000 kg
Projected Revenue
β¦6,000,000
Water Saved
30,000 L
Project Gallery
Showcasing Our Work
Explore photographs of our structural builds, ongoing crop projects, and system render designs.
Real Projects
Vine Tomato Cultivation
Real Projects
Finished Screen House Structure
Real Projects
Metal Frame Installation
3D System Renders
3D Lettuce NFT System Render
3D System Renders
NFT Gutter Configuration
3D System Renders
Aerial Urban Farm Site View
Real Projects
Greenhouse Crop Production
Real Projects
Arch Screen House Project
Real Projects
Tomato Cluster Farming
Real Projects
Hydroponic Irrigation Line
Real Projects
Screen House Canopy View
Real Projects
Aggregated Veg Harvest
Real Projects
Greenhouse Metal Arch Frame
Real Projects
Seedling Nursery Setup
Real Projects
Drip Dosing Rig Setup
Testimonials
What Our Urban Farmers Are Saying
Real feedback from active urban farmers and cooperatives deploying Vera AgriTech systems.
"Living in Abuja, I was deeply worried about food security and the safety of traditional farming due to rural banditry. Vera AgriTech's urban screen house model allowed me to start a thriving, pest-free tomato farm right in my backyard where I feel completely safe."
Chinedu Okafor
"The crop safety and traceability aspect has been a game-changer for my business. Thanks to Vera AgriTech's training, my high-end supermarket clients can scan a code and see exactly when and how my bell peppers were harvested. They pay a premium for that peace of mind!"
Amina Bello
"As a retiree in Ibadan, I wanted a secure agribusiness investment. The Vera AgriTech triple security modelβespecially the guaranteed produce offtakeβeliminated all my market worries. I grow the crops, they handle the sales, and my retirement income is steady."
Oluwaseun Ajayi
"I used to think greenhouse farming was too expensive, but Vera's affordable hydroponic setups and input supplies made it accessible. Producing clean, chemical-free leafy greens inside the city has turned my small urban plot into a highly profitable venture."
Kofi Mensah
"Being part of a geographic farming cluster has given me immense support. We peer-guarantee each other, share experiences, and safely supply clean vegetables directly to urban centers without worrying about the dangerous rural supply chains."
Chioma Nwachukwu
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers regarding our technologies, construction timeline, and produce sourcing.
Soilless farming involves growing crops using inert substrates (such as coco peat) and feeding them directly with water rich in soluble mineral nutrients. This prevents soil-borne diseases, conserves water, and allows farming in locations with degraded or unavailable soil, such as urban yards and rooftops.
Screen houses use UV-stabilized mesh netting to exclude insect pests while maintaining airflow. This reduces pest damage by over 90%, lowers insecticide application, shields crops from direct impact rain, and helps maintain a moderate micro-climate for high-value crop varieties.
Yes. Beyond installing custom farm structures, we supply high-quality hand tillers, automated and manual knapsack sprayers, specialized harvesters, poultry/livestock production accessories, grow trays, drip fittings, water pumps, and water storage tanks.
We host regular practical training workshops at our main site in Ibadan, Oyo State. We also design customized on-site courses for cooperatives, schools, corporate agencies, and NGOs. Use the contact form below or reach out directly via mobile/WhatsApp to sign up.
Let's Partner on Climate-Smart Agriculture
Reach out to discuss greenhouse setups, purchase commercial irrigation machinery, or schedule high-value crop supplies.
Office Address
No. 4 Alhaji R.A. Akinpelu Close, Oni and Sons Area, Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Email Enquiries
Mobile & WhatsApp