Cross River State Government has taken a significant step towards transforming its agricultural sector with the appointment of Pula Advisors as lead consultant for EUDR Compliance and Traceability Across Cocoa, Coffee and Oil Palm Value Chains. The partnership will enable the state to meet the European Union’s stringent deforestation-free production requirements, enhancing market access and competitiveness.
Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu stated, “Cross River State is taking a decisive step to secure the future of our farmers by meeting the highest global standards for sustainability and market access.”
The initiative is part of the state’s 7-Year Agriculture Strategic Plan, focusing on building modern agricultural systems that generate better data, strengthen enforcement capacity, and expand economic opportunities for producers.
The project will provide reliable traceability, georeferenced farm boundaries, and accurate land-use data, supporting sustainable land use planning and climate resilience. Pula Advisors will work closely with the state government to implement the project, which is expected to be completed in four months, concluding the second quarter of 2026.
The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Rt. Hon. Johnson Ebokpo, emphasized, “EUDR compliance is an opportunity to modernize our agricultural sector, strengthen data-driven decision-making, and ensure that Cross River State producers are globally competitive.”
Pula Advisors’ Country Director for Nigeria, Dr.Michael Enahoro, expressed the organization’s commitment to delivering a world-class traceability system, saying, “We are honoured to bring our experience, technology, and global best practices to support this vision.”
Professor Susan Ohen, Chairperson of the State Multistakeholder Committee, said, “The Committee was impressed by Pula’s technical capacity, particularly in polygon mapping, geolocation analytics, and AI-driven deforestation risk monitoring.”
