Aiyedatiwa constitutes Cocoa Revolution, Management Board

By Tolulope Eniola

In a bid to drive Ondo’s agricultural growth, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the constitution of the Ondo State Cocoa Revolution and Management Board as part of efforts to reposition agriculture as a major driver of the state’s economy.

The development was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.

According to the statement, the constitution of the board is part of the administration’s Cocoa Revolution Agenda aimed at increasing cocoa production, improving farmers’ livelihoods, developing the value chain and restoring Ondo State’s position as Nigeria’s leading cocoa-producing state.

The board is expected to coordinate policies, mobilise stakeholders, attract investments and promote innovation within the cocoa sector across the state.

Members of the Ondo State Cocoa Revolution and Management Board are:

1. Mr Omolade Fabiyi — Chairman

2. Alhaji Taiwo Ayoade — Member

3. Dr Jibayo Oyebade — Member

4. Hon. Augustine Oloruntogbe — Member

5. Akinbola Omolade Franklin — Member

6. Tope Oni — Member

7. Anthony Omolakin — Secretary

Governor Aiyedatiwa congratulated the appointees and charged them to deploy their wealth of experience, integrity and commitment towards achieving the mandate of the board.

The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting cocoa farmers through improved seedlings, access to finance, extension services and modern processing facilities to enhance productivity and profitability.

He expressed confidence that the board would help drive the Cocoa Revolution agenda, create employment opportunities, increase internally generated revenue and secure a sustainable future for cocoa farming communities across Ondo State.