PRESIDENT TINUBU'S MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE AND HER FAMILY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU'S MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE AND HER FAMILY   With a deep sense of grief, I condole with Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, and the entire family on the passing of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi.   As a parent myself who has suffered the loss of a loved one, no grief is as devastating as losing a child.   I empathise with the family at this difficult time, and I mourn this sad loss with them.   Ms Adichie is a literary icon who has brought joy and light to many homes globally, and I pray she and her family find strength in the Almighty in this trying hour.   My prayers are with the family.   Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria January 8, 2026

NIGERIA COMMITTED TO BECOME GLOBAL COCOA PROCESSOR, SAYS FG. (PHOTO)


 Nigeria committed to become global cocoa processor, says FG


Vice President Kashim Shettima has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to reviving its cocoa industry and the broader agricultural value chain to become a major global processor rather than just a producer of cocoa. He stated this during a meeting with the President of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), Chris Vincent, in Abuja.


Shettima mentioned the recent approval for the establishment of a National Cocoa Management Board as evidence of the government’s dedication. The WCF aims to partner with Nigeria to revitalise Nigeria’s cocoa sector in line with the European Union’s sustainability regulations. He also emphasised Nigeria’s available manpower and the eagerness of its young population to participate in the agricultural sector.


“We don’t want to be producers of cocoa; we want to be processors of cocoa because a tonne of cocoa will fetch you $9,000 now, but processed cocoa will get you $30,000. If you turn them into chocolate bars, that might fetch you $50,000. “So, we have the manpower, the average age of the nation is 17. We have very virile young men who are willing to work if they have the opportunity. So, I’m speaking from the heart,” he maintained.


The Vice President pledged Nigeria’s readiness to work with the World Cocoa Foundation. He said he would personally engage Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State to secure the 10,000 hectares in the Kurmi Local Government Area of the state for the WCF and other partners to expand their investments in the nation’s cocoa industry. Underscoring the Nigerian leadership’s commitment to be actively involved in the process, he said, “I want to walk the talk. It is not even about the profit criteria; no. It’s about the social welfare criteria — employing people.


“Look, let me take you to my farm and you’ll be convinced that the new Nigerian leadership is actively involved and is itching to drive the process.”

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