Demand LACRA and MOA work together
Monrovia, Liberia – The coco industry continues to play a vital and crucial role in promoting job sustainability and environmental conservation in Liberia and the sub-region, according to Anthanase Kintiga, the chief executive officer of the Substantial Trade Group of Companies, a major coco farmer and exporter in Liberia.
Kintiga, in an interview with our reporter on Thursday, September 25, 2025, explained that the cocoa industry in Liberia’s agricultural sector is an initiative and a major contributor to the country’s economy, offering thousands of Liberians job possibilities.
He also thanked Dan Torkamawon Saryee, the Acting Director General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), and his staff for their collaborative efforts and the policies that are improving the industry.
He asserts that the sector has played and still plays a critical role in promoting environmental preservation and sustainable employment in Liberia and the subregion.
“We would like to express our gratitude to the new LACRA Director General and his team for their collaboration and strategy. Under this leadership, we are witnessing a new shift between the government, businesspeople, and coco growers,” he said.
Kintiga also acknowledged the industry’s growth and development and conveyed gratitude that the sector will continue to prosper under the new leadership in the years to come. He disclosed that his agricultural experience had a significant impact on his vision and enthusiasm for the coco industry, as well as his more than fifteen staff nationwide.
According to the CEO of the Substantial Trade Group of Companies, he is still working to increase the amount and quality of cocoa produced in Liberia. He also stated that his dedication to the industry is demonstrated by the jobs he has created and his ongoing support of legislation that will further the sector’s expansion and development while also benefiting the community.
However, Kintiga emphasized the sector’s significance in Liberia and how it has improved the lives of many, adding that it is impossible to overlook the sector’s substantial economic contribution to the nation, which includes creating jobs and bolstering the agricultural sector.
He added that the Substantial Trade Group of Companies has been actively involved in exporting raw coco to other nations in order to increase Liberia’s revenue and that its raw material has been transformed into high-quality produce that satisfies international standards in the processing of value-added products for the local Liberian market.
Kintiga urged his coworkers to follow the regulations that controlled the coco industry, while admitting that some of the workers in his network are lucky to have people like him who are committed to making a difference and advancing the economy.
Nonetheless, he urged the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen its cooperation and working relationship with LACRA, as he believe this will raise the coco industry’s potential even more.
“I believe the present leadership team in the coco sector has the vision and ability to transform the business from where it is now. The leadership is still striving for the industry’s expansion and advancement. However, we are keeping an eye on their efforts and assure them that they will not be overlooked. As a local company operating under LACRA, we will unite behind our mother institution to support the development of the coco industry. In carrying out their responsibilities, we will ensure that our leaders are respected and well-known,” he continued.
Reported by: Prince Saah
