Western North chiefs, farmers praise COCOBOD CEO for reviving cocoa farms.

Chiefs and cocoa farmers in the Western North Region of Ghana are singing the praises of Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), for his efforts in reviving diseased cocoa farms through the Cocoa Rehabilitation Initiative. This program has been a game-changer for the region, which was struggling with the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD) and other crop issues .

The initiative provides free seedlings, fertilizers, and technical support to farmers, which has significantly improved the region's cocoa farming prospects. Traditional leaders and farmers have expressed their gratitude for COCOBOD's intervention, noting that the program has restored their hope and revived farms that were on the brink of collapse .

The Western North Region is a key cocoa-producing area, and the rehabilitation program has not only restored productivity but also boosted farmers' confidence in adopting modern farming techniques and practices. COCOBOD's commitment to strengthening the cocoa sector is evident in the program's success, which is expected to reinforce Ghana's reputation as a leading producer of high-quality cocoa globally .