About Us

WHO WE ARE

Welcome to the National Coconut Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN) — the heartbeat of Nigeria’s growing coconut revolution. Born out of a shared vision among passionate coconut stakeholders across the nation, NACOPPMAN was brought to life through the support of the Commodity and Export Department (CED) of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN). Together, we share a common dream: to make the coconut industry a pillar of Nigeria’s agricultural transformation and a major contributor to the nation’s economy.

At NACOPPMAN, we see more than just a fruit — we see opportunities, livelihoods, and sustainability. As the legally recognized apex body for the coconut value chain in Nigeria, we unite producers, processors, and marketers under one umbrella, ensuring that every stage of the coconut journey — from farm to market — thrives with innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Through strategic partnerships, advocacy, and research, we are shaping a future where Nigeria takes its rightful place as a global leader in the coconut industry.

As the legally recognized umbrella organization for all coconut stakeholders in Nigeria, NACOPPMAN serves as the central platform driving innovation, collaboration, and investment across production, processing, marketing, and export of coconut and its derivatives. Through strategic partnerships, research, and capacity building, the association works tirelessly to position Nigeria as a global leader in the coconut industry.

Through these efforts, NACOPPMAN aims to transform the coconut sector into a key driver of national prosperity, job creation, and agricultural sustainability for generations to come.

Dr. Nma Okechukwu Okoroji is a distinguished lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, visionary founder of the Centre for Agripreneur and Cooperative Research, and the pioneering National President of the National Coconut Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN). Known as “Mama Coconut,” she is an accomplished scholar, agripreneur, and minister who has significantly advanced Nigeria’s coconut industry, agricultural development, and women empowerment through research, leadership, and mentorship.