The initiative marks Ibom’s first public-facing collaboration under an international development programme, after seven-plus years of building quietly but steadily on the backend.
It strengthens their long-term commitment to positioning Nigerian cocoa as an ethical, traceable, and globally competitive export commodity.
The partnership will engage 1,000 cocoa farmers in Akwa Ibom State, with a deliberate focus on 30% women and 20% youth participation. Its aim: to promote climate-smart agriculture, improve digital traceability, and foster economic resilience across farming communities. As part of the project, farmers will receive advanced training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), agroforestry, integrated pest control and sustainable water management tools, not just for farming, but also for long-term stewardship of the land and their livelihoods.
