The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is working to expand its scholarship programme to cover tertiary education for children of cocoa farmers across the country.
Board Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo disclosed that a committee has been established to review and operationalise the initiative, following a directive from the government to broaden educational support for cocoa farming families.
Speaking during an engagement with cocoa farmers from the Abuakwa North District and Fanteakwa South District, he said the proposed scheme aims to ensure that children of cocoa farmers can access higher education.
“The government has directed us to ensure that scholarships for children of cocoa farmers extend to the tertiary level. A committee has been set up to oversee this, and we expect to bring its recommendations for implementation soon,” he said.
Dr Ofosu Ampofo noted that the initiative forms part of broader efforts by COCOBOD to improve the welfare of cocoa farmers and strengthen the sustainability of the cocoa sector.
He added that the Board is also rolling out equipment to support farming activities, including the distribution of about 2,700 motorised spraying machines and 89,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits.
According to him, the equipment will help farmers improve productivity while ensuring safer working conditions on their farms.
The engagement formed part of COCOBOD’s ongoing consultations with cocoa farmers aimed at addressing their concerns and enhancing support for farming communities nationwide.
