Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria to support the revival of Nigeria’s coffee industry and strengthen cocoa and coffee value chains across the country.
The agreement, signed under the Nigeria Coffee Revival Initiative, is aimed at improving coffee production and productivity through farmer empowerment, research-backed farming methods, climate-smart agriculture, improved planting materials, and better post-harvest management.
The partnership will also support the establishment of commercial processing units, demonstration farms, irrigation pilot projects, and the deployment of traceability and seed-tracker technologies to improve sustainability and transparency in the sector.
Speaking on the development, Adeola Adegoke described the agreement as a significant step for Nigeria’s agricultural sector and Africa’s coffee industry.
“This collaboration represents a strategic step toward restoring Nigeria’s position in the global coffee market while improving the livelihoods of thousands of farmers across the country,” Adegoke said.
According to him, the initiative is expected to create jobs, improve rural incomes, and expand Nigeria’s agricultural export opportunities.
“Our focus is not only on increasing production but also on building a sustainable and competitive coffee ecosystem driven by innovation, research, and farmer-centered development,” he stated.
Adegoke added that the initiative aligns with the agricultural and economic diversification goals of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He explained that COCEFAAA and CRIN would work with cocoa- and coffee-producing states, research institutions, academic organisations, non-governmental organisations, and industry stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the programme.
The partnership will also prioritise training and capacity building for farmers and extension workers to improve productivity, quality standards, and sustainable farming practices.
The initiative is expected to strengthen Africa’s cocoa and coffee industries through research-driven agricultural development, innovation, sustainability, and improved value chain coordination.
