Africa's leading organization driving sustainable development through the coconut ecosystem — promoting enterprise, environmental sustainability, heritage tourism, education, and community empowerment.
Watch: AFRICOCO — Preserving Africa's Coconut Heritage
The African Coconut Heritage Initiative (AFRICOCO) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and advancing the coconut industry as a catalyst for sustainable economic development, environmental conservation, cultural heritage preservation, tourism promotion, and community empowerment across Nigeria and Africa.
Through advocacy, education, strategic partnerships, research support, exhibitions, festivals, and community development initiatives, we are creating awareness of the opportunities available within the coconut ecosystem.
Guided by purpose, driven by impact — our mission and vision define every step we take.
Mission
Vision
To promote and preserve Africa's coconut heritage through advocacy, education, tourism, entrepreneurship, innovation, strategic partnerships, and sustainable value-chain development while empowering communities and future generations to benefit from the vast opportunities within the coconut sector.
To build a thriving and globally competitive coconut industry that drives economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and inclusive development across Africa.
Guided by five strategic pillars, we are transforming the coconut landscape across Africa — driving economic growth, environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and community empowerment.
Driving entrepreneurship, value addition, investment, business development, processing, exports, and employment throughout the coconut value chain.
Promoting environmental conservation, coconut tree planting, coastal restoration, biodiversity, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Celebrating Africa's coconut heritage through tourism, culture, history, AgunkeFest, heritage trails, and community experiences.
Providing training, research, innovation, youth empowerment, women empowerment, digital learning, and knowledge sharing.
Building strategic partnerships, influencing policy, attracting investment, promoting collaboration, and connecting stakeholders across Africa.
The annual International Coconut Heritage Festival serves as a platform for bringing together farmers, researchers, investors, government agencies, development partners, cultural stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and the general public.
Creating impact throughout the year — every month, a new initiative driving change across Africa's coconut ecosystem.
Coconut Tree Planting Month
Youth Agribusiness Bootcamp
Women in Coconut Enterprise
Schools Coconut Awareness
Innovation Challenge
Community Outreach
Tourism Promotion
Research Summit
Investment Forum
Green Communities
AgunkeFest Countdown
AgunkeFest & Annual Impact Report
Together with our partners, we are growing opportunities and creating lasting change across Africa.
AgunkeFest can become more than a festival: it can be a destination brand connecting culture, agriculture, food, enterprise, research, and global visitors.
Coconut trees can support climate adaptation, coastal livelihoods, soil protection, and community enterprise when planted and managed with care.
A practical look at how coconut farming, processing, branding, tourism, and export readiness can turn local heritage into sustainable economic opportunity.
Work with us to preserve Africa's coconut heritage, empower communities, promote sustainable agriculture, and create opportunities for future generations.