Nigeria to establish jute bag industry for easy export of cocoa, others Nigeria to establish jute bag industry for easy export of cocoa, others Share The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, said it has become imperative for Nigeria to establish its own jute bag industries to meet international best practices for the export of Cocoa and sundry agricultural produce. The Minister said the production of the jute bags in Nigeria will increase foreign earnings, healthy preservation and certification of the cocoa crop. Nanono said that the ministry would seek collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning in ensuring that appropriate policy measures and counterpart funding were put in place to fast track the setting up of jute bag factories across the nation and also commence the cultivation of Kenaf, which can grow in any part of the country and happens to be the raw material for the production of jute bags.