• Home
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Science
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
Sunday, June 8, 2025
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
The Overseers - Ghana No.1 News
  • Home
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Science
  • Tech
    Gov’t negotiates with strategic partners to takeover AT – Sam George

    Gov’t negotiates with strategic partners to takeover AT – Sam George

    Sam George demands retraction and apology over “gifted lexus” allegation

    Data cost to reduce by end of year — Sam George

    Digital equality key to Ghana’s development – Sam George

    Digital equality key to Ghana’s development – Sam George

    Creative Arts Agency engages GIFEC for strategic digital partnership

    Creative Arts Agency engages GIFEC for strategic digital partnership

    Dr Bawumia Outlines Plans for a Robust Fisheries Industry

    Dr Bawumia Outlines Plans for a Robust Fisheries Industry

    Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’s Latest Demo Shows A Treasure-Hunting Duo In Sync

    Trending Tags

  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Sports
    West Ham open to £65m Kudus Sale amid Newcastle interest

    West Ham open to £65m Kudus Sale amid Newcastle interest

    Man Utd close to signing Wolves’ Cunha

    Man Utd close to signing Wolves’ Cunha

    Pornhub and three other porn sites face EU child safety probe

    Pornhub and three other porn sites face EU child safety probe

    Otto Addo unveils 23-man Squad for 2025 Unity Cup

    Otto Addo unveils 23-man Squad for 2025 Unity Cup

    Akrobeto survives road accident near Konongo

    Akrobeto survives road accident near Konongo

    Creative Arts Agency engages GIFEC for strategic digital partnership

    Creative Arts Agency engages GIFEC for strategic digital partnership

    Lyrical Joe disappointed after losing TGMA rap performance award

    Lyrical Joe disappointed after losing TGMA rap performance award

    Barcelona beaten at home despite brilliant goals from Yamal, Fermin

    Barcelona beaten at home despite brilliant goals from Yamal, Fermin

    Inter Milan denied top spot after Pedro penalty in draw with Lazio

    Inter Milan denied top spot after Pedro penalty in draw with Lazio

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Fashion
    • food
    • Health
    • Travel
    Operational hours at Kumasi, Tamale Airports extended

    Operational hours at Kumasi, Tamale Airports extended

    2025 Hajj: Two dead, five persons repatriated

    2025 Hajj: Two dead, five persons repatriated

    Rotational Nurses and Midwives threatens nationwide strike effective June 2

    Rotational Nurses and Midwives threatens nationwide strike effective June 2

    Ghana slashes visa application to 5 working days

    Ghana slashes visa application to 5 working days

    Railway operations unsustainable without private sector – Railway Authority Boss

    Railway operations unsustainable without private sector – Railway Authority Boss

    Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer

    Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer

    Ghana Confirms Two More Mpox Cases, Total Now Four

    Ghana Confirms Two More Mpox Cases, Total Now Four

    Ministry of Health opens recruitment for Medical, Dental Officers

    Ministry of Health opens recruitment for Medical, Dental Officers

    FDA to Appeal Tobinco Ruling, Clarifies CEO Dr. Delese Darko Not Responsible for 2013 Actions

    FDA to Appeal Tobinco Ruling, Clarifies CEO Dr. Delese Darko Not Responsible for 2013 Actions

    Ghana Kidney Association praises free dialysis initiative, urges permanent support

    Ghana Kidney Association praises free dialysis initiative, urges permanent support

    Trending Tags

  • Home
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Science
  • Tech
    Gov’t negotiates with strategic partners to takeover AT – Sam George

    Gov’t negotiates with strategic partners to takeover AT – Sam George

    Sam George demands retraction and apology over “gifted lexus” allegation

    Data cost to reduce by end of year — Sam George

    Digital equality key to Ghana’s development – Sam George

    Digital equality key to Ghana’s development – Sam George

    Creative Arts Agency engages GIFEC for strategic digital partnership

    Creative Arts Agency engages GIFEC for strategic digital partnership

    Dr Bawumia Outlines Plans for a Robust Fisheries Industry

    Dr Bawumia Outlines Plans for a Robust Fisheries Industry

    Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’s Latest Demo Shows A Treasure-Hunting Duo In Sync

    Trending Tags

  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Sports
    West Ham open to £65m Kudus Sale amid Newcastle interest

    West Ham open to £65m Kudus Sale amid Newcastle interest

    Man Utd close to signing Wolves’ Cunha

    Man Utd close to signing Wolves’ Cunha

    Pornhub and three other porn sites face EU child safety probe

    Pornhub and three other porn sites face EU child safety probe

    Otto Addo unveils 23-man Squad for 2025 Unity Cup

    Otto Addo unveils 23-man Squad for 2025 Unity Cup

    Akrobeto survives road accident near Konongo

    Akrobeto survives road accident near Konongo

    Creative Arts Agency engages GIFEC for strategic digital partnership

    Creative Arts Agency engages GIFEC for strategic digital partnership

    Lyrical Joe disappointed after losing TGMA rap performance award

    Lyrical Joe disappointed after losing TGMA rap performance award

    Barcelona beaten at home despite brilliant goals from Yamal, Fermin

    Barcelona beaten at home despite brilliant goals from Yamal, Fermin

    Inter Milan denied top spot after Pedro penalty in draw with Lazio

    Inter Milan denied top spot after Pedro penalty in draw with Lazio

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Fashion
    • food
    • Health
    • Travel
    Operational hours at Kumasi, Tamale Airports extended

    Operational hours at Kumasi, Tamale Airports extended

    2025 Hajj: Two dead, five persons repatriated

    2025 Hajj: Two dead, five persons repatriated

    Rotational Nurses and Midwives threatens nationwide strike effective June 2

    Rotational Nurses and Midwives threatens nationwide strike effective June 2

    Ghana slashes visa application to 5 working days

    Ghana slashes visa application to 5 working days

    Railway operations unsustainable without private sector – Railway Authority Boss

    Railway operations unsustainable without private sector – Railway Authority Boss

    Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer

    Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer

    Ghana Confirms Two More Mpox Cases, Total Now Four

    Ghana Confirms Two More Mpox Cases, Total Now Four

    Ministry of Health opens recruitment for Medical, Dental Officers

    Ministry of Health opens recruitment for Medical, Dental Officers

    FDA to Appeal Tobinco Ruling, Clarifies CEO Dr. Delese Darko Not Responsible for 2013 Actions

    FDA to Appeal Tobinco Ruling, Clarifies CEO Dr. Delese Darko Not Responsible for 2013 Actions

    Ghana Kidney Association praises free dialysis initiative, urges permanent support

    Ghana Kidney Association praises free dialysis initiative, urges permanent support

    Trending Tags

No Result
View All Result
The Overseers - Ghana No.1 News
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

Cocoa sector will rise again under Mahama –Dr. Ofosu-Ampofo pledges

by Mawuli Innocent
May 16, 2025
in Business, Economy
0
Cocoa sector will rise again under Mahama –Dr. Ofosu-Ampofo pledges
0
SHARES
25
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The newly appointed Board Chairman of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has vowed to restore the cocoa sector to its former glory, describing it as a national duty tied to the economic and social fabric of the country.

Delivering his inaugural address at COCOBOD’s headquarters in Accra, Dr. Ofosu-Ampofo expressed profound appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for the confidence reposed in the new Board, while pledging the team’s commitment to rehabilitating and modernising Ghana’s cocoa industry.

He lamented the sector’s decline since 2017, citing neglect, weak support systems, illegal mining, and smuggling as some of the key factors that had demoralised farmers and driven many out of the trade.

Dr. Ofosu-Ampofo called on politicians, particularly those from cocoa-growing districts to actively participate in cocoa farming to serve as role models for the youth.

He noted that involving young people in the sector was vital to its sustainability.

He reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to implementing the Cocoa Farmers’ Pension Scheme—a policy initiated under President Mahama—to ensure cocoa farmers are adequately cared for in retirement.

He added that the Board will enhance extension services, support farmer cooperatives, boost local processing, and crack down on illegal mining in cocoa-producing communities.

He also announced plans to revive cocoa colleges to train young farmers in modern agricultural practices and business skills, describing cocoa farming as “a 21st-century enterprise” rather than a relic of the past.

A portion of the statement reads, “The return of H.E. John Dramani Mahama to the highest office of the land has brought renewed hope to cocoa farmers and all stakeholders. The sharp decline in Ghana’s cocoa production since the President’s exit in 2017 has been deeply troubling. The sector suffered neglect and a lack of strategic prioritization. Illegal mining, or galamsey, ravaged cocoa-growing communities, destroyed arable land and contaminating water bodies. Smuggling and weak support systems further demoralized farmers and pushed many out of the trade. Today, I stand before you to pledge, on behalf of the Board, our total commitment to rehabilitating the cocoa sector to restoring its dignity, profitability, and global competitiveness. Under the renewed leadership of President Mahama, this sector is poised for concrete.”

It continued, “As part of our cocoa rehabilitation agenda, we believe this is the time to reset, retool, and reimagine. And on that note, permit me to share this with you. Not long ago, I visited a cocoa district where an elderly farmer jokingly told me, “Chairman, cocoa used to be called ‘the golden pod.’ Now it’s turning into ‘the forgotten pod.’ Even my grandchildren think it’s a chocolate tree from abroad!”. That farmer’s humour captured a serious truth when young people can’t relate to cocoa beyond the wrapper of a chocolate bar, we must act decisively.”

Tags: COCOBODDr. Ofosu-AmpofoGhana News
Mawuli Innocent

Mawuli Innocent

Related Posts

CMC MD Strengthens Global Ties in London

CMC MD Strengthens Global Ties in London

by Mawuli Innocent
June 8, 2025
0

The Managing Director of the Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), Dr. Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, is in London leading a series of...

President Mahama assents to Energy Sector levy

President Mahama assents to Energy Sector levy

by theoverseer
June 5, 2025
0

President John Dramani Mahama has officially signed into law the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a measure the government...

Cedi gains will absorb impact of GH¢1 fuel – Ato Forson assures

Cedi gains will absorb impact of GH¢1 fuel – Ato Forson assures

by theoverseer
June 5, 2025
0

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that the newly approved GHS1 levy on petroleum products will not...

Ghana signs major energy agreement to extend oil production licences to 2040

Ghana signs major energy agreement to extend oil production licences to 2040

by theoverseer
June 4, 2025
0

The government and key oil and gas partners have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend production licences...

May inflation drops to 18.4%, lowest since February 2022

May inflation drops to 18.4%, lowest since February 2022

by theoverseer
June 4, 2025
0

Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate for May 2025 has dropped to 18.4 percent, marking a sharp decline of 2.8 percentage points...

GoldBod to implement end-to-end digital traceability across supply chain by end of 2025

GoldBod to implement end-to-end digital traceability across supply chain by end of 2025

by theoverseer
June 4, 2025
0

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Ghana’s newly established gold regulatory authority, has announced plans to implement a comprehensive digital traceability...

Next Post
Return my virginity, my standing breast if you want us to divorce – Wife tells husband in court

Return my virginity, my standing breast if you want us to divorce – Wife tells husband in court

Recommended

Ghana cuts debt by GH₵150bn as cedi strengthens – Mahama

Ghana cuts debt by GH₵150bn as cedi strengthens – Mahama

2 weeks ago
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang back to Ghana after medical treatment in UK

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang back to Ghana after medical treatment in UK

2 weeks ago

Popular News

    Connect with us

    • About
    • Advertise
    • Careers
    • Contact
    Call us: +23320000000

    © 2024 The Overseer News - Powered By The Overseers The Overseer News.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Home
    • Politics
    • World
    • Business
    • Science
    • National
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Sports
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Tech
    • Health
    • Food

    © 2024 The Overseer News - Powered By The Overseers The Overseer News.