President Bola Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to expedite the consideration of the National Cocoa Management Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025.
Speaking in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, the President said the bill constitutes a vital measure for the revival of Nigeria’s cocoa industry and for enhancing the nation’s competitiveness in the global market.
According to the letter, the bill is being presented pursuant to Section 58, Subsection 2 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
“I am pleased to call for the kind consideration by the House of Representatives of the National Cocoa Management Board Establishment Bill, 2025”, President Tinubu stated.
Explaining the objectives of the proposed legislation, the President said the bill seeks to establish a National Cocoa Management Board to regulate, promote, and harmonise cocoa-related activities across the country, and for other connected purposes. He noted that the creation of the board would help coordinate the entire cocoa value chain, enhance quality standards, and boost Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global cocoa market.
“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”, the President wrote.
President Tinubu expressed confidence in the House’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s agricultural sector, urging lawmakers to accord the bill urgent legislative attention.
“While I trust that the House will consider the legislation of the bill in an expeditious manner, please accept, Rt. Hon. Speaker, the assurances of my highest regards”, he added.
