Coconut Plantation
The Coconut plantation is located in the serene and rich arable land of Mkpat Enin Local Government Area and partly in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area, a riverine environment bordered by Atlantic Ocean. The Coconut plantation is cultivated for large commercial volume on a 1,800 hectares with estimated 250, 000 Coconut stands. It has about 80 percent completion rate currently and most likely to be inaugurated this 2020. The Coconut plantation is expected to produce for both export and local raw material for the Coconut Oil Refinery. It is 100 percent government owned.
Coconut Refinery
Located at Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, the State Government has invested heavily on this project with 70 percent completion rate. Currently awaiting the arrival of equipment and machines for commencement of operations; will be completed this year. The Akwa Ibom State Government is so particular about this project because of the high international demand of Coconut oil.