President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the House of Representatives for the establishment of a National Cocoa Management Board aimed at regulating and promoting cocoa-related activities across the country.
The President’s request was contained in a letter read by Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House during plenary on Wednesday.
According to letter, the request is pursuant to Section 58 (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Tinubu explained that the establishment of the Board will enhance effective coordination of the cocoa value chain, improve standards, and strengthen Nigeria’s participation in the global economy.
“I am pleased to call for the kind consideration by the House of Representatives of the National Cocoa Management Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025″, Tinubu urged.
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“The bill seeks to establish the National Cocoa Management Board to regulate, promote, and harmonise cocoa-related activities across the country and for other related purposes,” he added.
Tinubu urged the House to give the Executive Bill accelerated consideration to ensure its timely passage.
