The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced plans to realign its operations and infrastructure to fully integrate with the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. The move is expected to improve productivity, expand export capacity, and create employment opportunities, particularly for young Ghanaians.
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Speaking during a facility tour in Tema on Friday, July 4, COCOBOD Chairman Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo said the Board will leverage its logistics and warehousing assets near the ports to meet the demands of continuous economic activity.
“The President’s vision for a 24-hour economy emphasizes extended port operations. COCOBOD already operates warehouses, conducts quality control, and handles exports at these facilities. We must restructure and upgrade our infrastructure to seize this opportunity,” he stated.
Dr. Ampofo explained that this operational shift will help COCOBOD increase cocoa output, maintain quality assurance, and strengthen its position in global markets. More importantly, it will drive job creation across the cocoa value chain.
The 24-hour economy agenda, officially launched by President Mahama, aims to stimulate productivity across strategic sectors including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, logistics, and textiles.
As COCOBOD prepares to align with the policy, stakeholders hope the initiative will unlock a new era of efficiency, competitiveness, and economic inclusion in Ghana’s cocoa sector.
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