Cocoa Association of Nigeria Limited went into action by campaigning for improved quality of produce, against smuggling, against the use of Cocoa (and other commodities of Nigeria) as means for unauthorized repatriation of capital(Currency conversion) and fought vigorously to ensure that all Cocoa Exporters in Nigeria repatriate proceeds from their sales

Cocoa Association of Nigeria through its several meetings embarked on how, and the need, to trade cocoa beans and products of high quality to ensure bright future for the Cocoa Industry in Nigeria

To ensure acceptability of Cocoa beans and products exported overseas, Cocoa Association of Nigeria sent a delegation to London in April, 1987. The delegation, which was led by His Royal Highness, Oba Oyebade Lipede, the Alake of Egbaland, held several meetings with the Cocoa Association of London(CAL). The timing of the visit of CAN delegation to London was most opportune. It took place when Cocoa Consumers in Europe were worried about the quality of our produce.

Apart from the above the Association has amongst other things since its inauguration engaged in the following activities:

  1. Establishment of its Secretariat Offices
  2. Compilation and review of membership list
  3. Publication of Quality Bulletin and Newsletter through which Trade Information is disseminated to members
  4. Consultations with Governments – (State and Federal)
  5. Development of a Quality Maintenance system; discipline e.t.c
  6. Holding discussions and negotiations with farmers, exporters, NEPC, Export Commodity Co-ordinating Committee (ECCC) and other National Organisations and Agencies on matters relating to cocoa.
  7. The Association successfully convinced the Federal Government to lift the ban on export of cocoa beans in 1991 in the overall interest of the entire trade. It has also been defending the interests of members of the Association on matters that affect the various groups.
  8. Collation of statistics and other relevant data needed for comparison and forecasts.
  9. The Association tackled the issues of acute shortage of Jute Bags which occurred in the later part of 1992 by getting a Waiver from the Government to import jute bags for members of the Association at affordable prices. It also rose to the occasion when Hydrocarbon Free Jute Bags had to be used in the export of cocoa beans in place of the older ones for international (ICCO & IJO) demand and competitiveness.
  10. The Secretariat has been serving as a base where information regarding Cocoa Trade throughout the World can be obtained by members and the international community.
  11. Contribution towards the establishment of the Nigerian Export and Import Bank.
  12. The Association participated and contributed immensely to the Federal Government’s delegation in the negotiations on the s”,and 6th International Cocoa Agreements.
  13. The Association became a pillar in the formation and maintenance of the Nigerian Cocoa Development Committee, which superintends cocoa matters in the country. The body was set up by His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the wake of his administration late 1999.
  14. The Association held a successful Annual General Meeting in September 2003 at Calabar the capital of Cross River State.
  15. Cocoa Association of Nigeria members have attended conferences, workshops and intemational meetings. They include international meetings of ICCO, (Executive Committee, Expert working groups, International Cocoa Council), COPAL, (General Assembly, Expert Working Group) CFC, International Cocoa Research Conferences, and International.