Abuja: The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has confirmed Mr Ademola Adesokan as the substantive President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN). The confirmation was conveyed in a letter signed by the Director, Commodities and Export Department, Mr Obasi Edmund, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the ministry.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the letter addressed to the Chairman, Board of Trustees of NCAN, indicated that the ministry approved the recognition of Adesokan’s election as the substantive president of the association. The ministry’s approval followed a consent judgment delivered on Nov. 9, 2019, in Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/439/2016, which affirmed the NCAN Constitution of 2007, under which the current leadership was elected.
The letter specified that Adesokan’s tenure commenced on Jan. 20 and is set to expire on Jan. 19, 2029, following an initial three-year term. The ministry has urged the association’s Board of Trustees and members to accord Adesokan the necessary recognition and support in fulfilling his responsibilities.
The letter further requested, “You are therefore requested to give him adequate recognition and support in the discharge of this new responsibility.” Copies of the letter were also dispatched to the National President of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) and Adesokan.