WESTERN NORTH REGION HOSTS THE LAUNCH OF FREE COCOA FERTILIZER INITIATIVE
WESTERN NORTH REGION HOSTS THE LAUNCH OF FREE COCOA FERTILIZER INITIATIVE
On the 6th of November, 2026, the entire country turned its attention to Sefwi Wiawso in the Western North Region for the official launch of the Free Cocoa Fertilizer Initiative, a significant government intervention aimed at supporting cocoa farmers and boosting productivity in the cocoa sector.
At the event, Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum, Western North Regional Minister, warmly welcomed all dignitaries to the region and highlighted the importance of the initiative in strengthening Ghana’s cocoa industry.
Hon. Brentum further emphasized the need for collaboration between cocoa farmers and COCOBOD to enhance productivity and ensure the sustainability of the cocoa sector.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Randy Abbey, Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, highlighted the importance of the initiative, particularly to cocoa farmers in the Western North Region.
Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Board Chairman of COCOBOD, also outlined several key interventions under the initiative, including:
The government, through COCOBOD, has procured millions of bags of cocoa fertilizers for distribution to farmers during the new cocoa season, alongside knapsack spraying machines to support their farming activities.
The allowances for mass sprayers have been increased from GH¢500 to GH¢700. The allowances for technicians responsible for repairing COCOBOD’s knapsack spraying machines have also been increased to GH¢700.
Nana Ofori Ahenkan, Acting President sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council also stressed on the need for farmers to use the fertilizer for its intended purpose to boost production in the cocoa sector
DIGNITARIES PRESENT
The event was graced by several distinguished personalities, including:
- Nana Ofori Ahenkan – Acting President, Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council
- Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum – Western North Regional Minister
- Hon. Joseph Nelson – Western Regional Minister
- Hon. Joseph Addae Akwaboah – Bono Regional Minister
- Dr. Randy Abbey – Chief Executive Officer, COCOBOD
- Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo – Board Chairman, COCOBOD
- Hon. Kofi Benteh Afful – Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso
- Hon. Dominic Gyasi – Municipal Chief Executive, Sefwi Wiawso
- Hon. Stephen Baidoo – District Chief Executive, Bodi
- Hon. Matthew Annor – District Chief Executive, Bia West
Other distinguished personalities, traditional authorities, stakeholders, and cocoa farmers were also present.
The launch was indeed a successful and historic occasion, reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting cocoa farmers, strengthening the cocoa industry, and improving agricultural productivity.
