Tinubu pushes for swift passage of national cocoa management board bill

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday called on the House of Representatives to expedite consideration of the National Cocoa Management Board establishment bill, describing it as a vital move to rejuvenate Nigeria’s cocoa industry and enhance the country’s standing in the global market.

The appeal was made through a formal letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, which was read on the floor of the House during Wednesday’s plenary session.

According to the President, the proposed law was being presented “pursuant to Section 58, Sub-section 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended.”

“I’m pleased to call for the kind consideration by the House of Representatives of the National Cocoa Management Board Establishment Bill, 2025,” the President wrote.

Explaining the purpose of the legislation, President Tinubu stated that the bill seeks to establish a National Cocoa Management Board that will “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, improve 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 stated.

President Tinubu expressed confidence in the House’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s agricultural development, urging lawmakers to give the bill urgent 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.