The Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COFAAA) has announced the ratification of its inaugural advisors, country directors, and board members, marking a key milestone in its mission to unify smallholder cocoa farmers across Africa.
COFAAA is a pan-African membership umbrella organization representing cocoa farmers from major producing countries including Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Uganda. The body is committed to promoting sustainable practices, empowering farmers, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the global cocoa sector.
Speaking at the official announcement on August 12, 2025, in his dual role as Global President of COFAAA and National President of the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), Comrade Adeola Adegoke described the appointments as “a round peg in a round hole” and a vital step toward building a robust leadership framework that reflects the diversity and expertise of Africa’s cocoa-producing nations.
The newly ratified leadership team includes:
Mr. Nabyoullah Dosso – General Secretary, COFAAA & Country Director, Côte d’Ivoire
Mr. Epie Promise Ngol’epie – Director of Finance, COFAAA & Country Director, Cameroon
Mr. Nana Yaw Reuben – Director of Publicity, COFAAA & Country Director, Ghana
Mr. Nsidibe Etim – Chief Technologist, COFAAA & Country Director, USA
Dr. Ayobami Oyedare – Advisor General & Country Director, UK
Dr. Renuka Thakore – Advisor on Technical Matters, UK
Prince Ajinga Justin Tanyi – Board Member, Cameroon
Mr. Naturinda Kenneth – Country Director, Uganda
Comrade Adegoke expressed confidence that the diverse expertise of the new leadership will enable COFAAA to spearhead inclusive and transformative initiatives in its member countries, while strengthening the voice of African cocoa farmers on both continental and global platforms.
