Mr Tinubu stressed that Nigeria was committed to processing more of its cocoa locally, expanding chocolate manufacturing, building indigenous brands, and competing more effectively in international markets, rather than continuing to export raw cocoa beans.

President Tinubu declares an end to raw cocoa exports, unveiling an ambitious plan for local processing and value addition to boost Nigeria's economy.

President Tinubu declares Nigeria will no longer export raw cocoa beans, aiming for local processing and value addition to boost the economy and create job