Dr. Adaeze Okonkwo
Agricultural Trade Advisor
West African Commodity Markets
Former Director at the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. 20+ years advising on commodity export policy and international market access.

Governance & Expertise
Experienced perspectives helping Golden Palmera Global build resilient agricultural supply chains, meet international standards, and create sustainable value across global markets.
Board Members
Agricultural Trade Advisor
West African Commodity Markets
Former Director at the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. 20+ years advising on commodity export policy and international market access.
European Market Advisor
EU Regulatory & EUDR Compliance
Senior trade compliance consultant specialising in EU food import regulations. Advised 40+ African agribusiness companies on EUDR and food safety law.
Asia-Pacific Trade Advisor
Japanese & Vietnamese Commodity Procurement
Former Head of Procurement at a major Tokyo-based food trading house. Deep network across Asian commodity import markets including sesame, cashew, and cocoa.
Food Science & Quality Advisor
Agri-Food Quality Standards
Professor of Food Science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor. Designed curriculum for 3 national commodity quality programmes.
Logistics & Freight Advisor
East & West African Port Operations
30 years in African freight forwarding and port logistics. Former Operations Director at a Pan-African shipping line. Expert in Apapa Port operations and Incoterms structuring.
MENA Markets Advisor
Gulf & Middle East Commodity Import
Commodity trade consultant based in Dubai. Facilitates trade relationships between West African exporters and Gulf-based food processing and retail groups.
Interested in joining our Advisory Board?
We welcome senior professionals with relevant expertise in agribusiness, commodity trade, food science, or international logistics.
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Our advisory approach brings together knowledge from agriculture, international trade, supply-chain management, quality assurance, and market development.
Together, these perspectives help Golden Palmera Global make informed decisions while building long-term relationships with farmers, suppliers, buyers, and international partners.",