Vice President Kashim Shettima has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to reviving its cocoa industry and the broader agricultural value chain to become a major global processor rather than just a producer of cocoa.
He stated this during a meeting with the President of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), Chris Vincent, in Abuja.
Shettima mentioned the recent approval for the establishment of a National Cocoa Management Board as evidence of the government’s dedication.
The WCF aims to partner with Nigeria to revitalise Nigeria’s cocoa sector in line with the European Union’s sustainability regulations.
He also emphasised Nigeria’s available manpower and the eagerness of its young population to participate in the agricultural sector.