The Guardian (Nigeria)

Stakeholde­rs Promise To Boost Palm Production

- From Anietie Akpan, Calabar

THE newly elected executive of the National Palm Produce Associatio­n of Nigeria (NPPAN), led by its National President, Mr. Bassey Essien has promised to strengthen the growth of palm produce in the country.

The 12-man executive body, which emerged during the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NPPAN, promised to serve and reposition NPPAN for the best interest, growth and developmen­t of the sector.

Essien disclosed that his administra­tion shall be based on people-oriented policies directed at the full benefits of members, adding that far-reaching reforms shall be introduced to bring NPPAN in tune with other related sister bodies, as well as the ministry of agricultur­e.

He noted that the new executives were elected after the expiration of the tenure of immediate past executive led by Mr. Henry Olatujoye, after a three-year term in accordance with the NPPAN constituti­on.

Essien said before the election, there was a stakeholde­rs’ meeting/ministeria­l briefing, where it was agreed that a new executive body needs to be put in place to avoid any vacuum.

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