The Executive
Director of NEPC, Mr. Olusegun Awolowo,
stated this in Ikom Local Council Area, Cross River State, during a two-day
Cross River Cocoa Stakeholders’ forum and mini exhibition, organised by the NEPC, Calabar Smart office, in
collaboration with Calabar Chamber of
Commerce (CALCCIMA), Farming World and Rural Development Initiative (FAWARD) and Cocoa Association of Nigeria. He noted
that the Cocoa value chain for export is a necessity for Cross River.
He said
the future position for cocoa in the global market is on increased demand with
specific preference for organic cocoa. He said Cross River should embrace the
share of favorable global market by increasing its production of cocoa.
The
NEPC boss said: “The future outlook for cocoa in global
market is that of increased demand for cocoa and specific preference for
organic cocoa, which incidentally commands a higher price in the international
market as the demand continues to rise. There is the need for concerted effort
to increase the production of cocoa to partake in the share of favourable
global market for cocoa.”
Speaking
on the theme “Developing the Cross River State Cocoa Value Chain for Export”,
the Trade Promotion Adviser, Calabar office, Mr. Emmanuel Etim, said to achieve this feat, cocoa production in
the state needs an urgent intervention through the creation of an achievable
roadmap and proper processing and packaging for export.
The
President of CALCCIMA, Efa Imoke,
whose paper was presented by his Secretary, Mr. Ken Aim-Itta, also spoke on the roadmap for cocoa development
in the state. He urged Cross Rivarians to take advantage of the natural
potential and utilise the land by investing in agriculture.
In
their remarks, the Executive Director of FAWARD, Mr. Henry Etta, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Cocoa
Development, Mr. Oscar Ofuka, both
encouraged farmers to maintain records of expenses to be able to ascertain
their profit. (GUARDIAN)
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