Consumer Cooperatives in Nigeria: Directory with Addresses
Nigerian Consumer Cooperatives: National & State-Level Directory
Nigeria's cooperative movement is organized through a three-tier structure: National → State → Primary societies. Below are key federations and state apex bodies.
National Apex Organizations
- Cooperative Federation of Nigeria (CFN) – 102B, Wuse District, Abuja
- Nigeria Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies (NUCCS) – 102B, Wuse District, Abuja
- National Cooperative Financing Agency of Nigeria (NACOFAN) – 14, Shehu Shagari Way, Maitama, Abuja
- Cooperative Insurance Society Limited – 102B, Wuse District, Abuja
- Cooperative Development Bank Plc. – 102B, Wuse District, Abuja
State Cooperative Federations
| State | Federation | Address |
|---|
| Lagos | Lagos State Cooperative Federation | 19/23, Broad Street, Lagos Island |
| Kano | Kano State Cooperative Federation | 12, BUK Road, Kano |
| Rivers | Rivers State Cooperative Federation | Old GRA, Port Harcourt |
| Oyo | Oyo State Cooperative Federation | Sanyo, Ibadan |
| Anambra | Anambra State Cooperative Federation | Amawbia, Awka |
| Enugu | Enugu State Cooperative Federation | New Haven, Enugu |
| Delta | Delta State Cooperative Federation | Asaba |
| Akwa Ibom | Akwa Ibom State Cooperative Federation | Uyo |
| Benue | Benue State Cooperative Federation | Makurdi |
| Plateau | Plateau State Cooperative Federation | Jos |
| Cross River | Cross River State Cooperative Federation | Calabar |
| Osun | Osun State Cooperative Federation | Osogbo |
| Ogun | Ogun State Cooperative Federation | Abeokuta |
| Ekiti | Ekiti State Cooperative Federation | Ado Ekiti |
| Ondo | Ondo State Cooperative Federation | Akure |
Structure & Function
- Primary Societies: Village/town level (consumer, thrift/credit, multipurpose)
- State Federations: Coordinate, train, audit, advocate
- National Bodies: Policy, financing, insurance, representation
- Regulator: Federal Department of Cooperatives (FMDC); State Ministries
Finding Local Primary Societies
- Contact your State Cooperative Federation (above)
- Visit LGA Cooperative Office (Local Government Area)
- Ask at market/trader associations – many run consumer co-ops
- NACOFAN directory for financial cooperatives
Key Legislation
- Nigerian Cooperative Societies Act (2004) – Federal framework
- State Cooperative Laws (vary) – Registration, audit, dispute resolution
- CBN Guidelines – For cooperative banks (Cooperative Development Bank, etc.)
Addresses may change. Verify with Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (Cooperatives Dept) or state ministries for current details.
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