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Brief Introduction of NACPDEAN

The National Association of Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters and Afforestation of Nigeria (NACPDEAN) is the recognized national umbrella body established to coordinate, regulate, organize, promote and represent stakeholders operating across the charcoal value chain in Nigeria.

NACPDEAN was established to provide a unified institutional platform for charcoal producers, dealers, exporters, processors, marketers, investors, transporters, warehouse operators, afforestation practitioners and other stakeholders within the sector.

The Association serves as a bridge between industry operators, government institutions, development partners, investors and the international market, ensuring that the charcoal industry contributes meaningfully to economic growth, environmental sustainability, employment generation and foreign exchange earnings.

The Association was formally incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria on the 6th day of June 2022 with Registration Number IT182068 .

Today, NACPDEAN stands as the foremost national body championing responsible charcoal production, sustainable forest management, environmental restoration, afforestation, export promotion and industry regulation throughout Nigeria.

NACPDEAN was established as a strategic response to the challenges facing Nigeria's charcoal industry and to provide a sustainable pathway for industry growth, environmental protection and economic development.

By bringing producers, dealers, exporters, processors, marketers and all stakeholders under one umbrella, NACPDEAN has created a platform for accountability, regulation, environmental responsibility and industry advancement.

The Association remains committed to supporting the Federal Government's objectives on environmental sustainability, economic diversification, non-oil export promotion, afforestation and foreign exchange generation while ensuring that Nigeria's charcoal industry develops responsibly, transparently and sustainably for present and future generations.

Vision Statement

To become Africa's leading platform for sustainable charcoal production, environmental conservation, afforestation and internationally compliant charcoal trade practices.

Mission Statement

To organize, regulate, represent and empower stakeholders within the charcoal value chain through sustainable resource management, afforestation initiatives, environmental responsibility, industry compliance, trade facilitation and strategic partnerships that contribute to national development.