Cross River gov’t launches EUDR compliance project

Cross River State is partnering with Pula Advisors to lead the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Compliance and Traceability Exercise for cocoa, coffee, and oil palm value chains.

The initiative aims to modernise the state’s agricultural sector, strengthen data‑driven decision‑making, and ensure global competitiveness.

Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu, while emphasising the strategic importance of the collaboration, said, “By investing in digital infrastructure, robust traceability systems, and real‑time risk assessment, the State is protecting its producers’ access to the EU market and positioning itself as a leader in sustainable agriculture in Nigeria.”

The project will map and verify approximately 80,000 farms across the state, providing reliable traceability and georeferenced farm boundaries.

This will enable policymakers to assess environmental risks, plan sustainable land use, and strengthen climate resilience across the three value chains, he said.

Professor Susan Ohen, Chairperson of the State Multistakeholder Committee, described the exercise as historic in scale, saying, “This project represents one of the most ambitious traceability efforts ever undertaken in Cross River State.”

She said, “We were particularly impressed by Pula’s capacity in AI‑driven deforestation monitoring and geolocation analytics.”

Dr Michael Enahoro, Country Director for Pula Nigeria, reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to delivering a world‑class traceability system.

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