The Cross River State government has launched a seven-year strategic plan to revitalize its cocoa, coffee, and oil palm industries. This plan, developed by a multi-stakeholder committee, aims to transform the state into a global hub for sustainable, traceable agricultural exports. Key initiatives include establishing new cocoa estates, piloting coffee cultivation, and investing in local processing facilities. The plan also emphasizes public-private partnerships, traceability, and certification to meet international standards. Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Strategic Focus:The plan focuses on optimizing the production and value chains of cocoa, coffee, and oil palm. 
• New Estates and Cultivation:Six new cocoa estates will be established, and the state will pilot the cultivation of both Arabica and Robusta coffee. 
• Local Processing:The plan includes investments in local processing hubs with solar drying and fermentation facilities to refine and package cocoa and coffee within the state. 
• Traceability and Certification:A key priority is to ensure that Cross River State's agricultural produce is traceable and certified to meet international standards, enabling access to premium global markets. 
• Public-Private Partnerships:The plan promotes strong partnerships between the government, private sector, and stakeholders to drive investment, innovation, and sustainability. 
• Economic Transformation:The initiative aims to revitalize the agricultural sector as a key driver of sustainable economic growth and diversification in Cross River State. 
• Implementation Roadmap:An actionable implementation roadmap will be developed within six weeks, along with the acceleration of the Revised Produce Inspection Services Bill through the State House of Assembly.