Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has emphasized the need to ensure farmers receive fair value for their work, value addition, and job creation.
This follows the promise the government made for comprehensive reforms to reset Ghana’s cocoa sector amid mounting challenges, including delayed payments to farmers.
Dr. Ato Forson said the reforms are designed to build a more resilient, value-driven cocoa industry.
“We intend to change the direction of the cocoa sector. Overreliance on raw beans must end. We need to focus on value addition, job creation, and ensuring farmers receive fair value for their work,” he said.
Speaking at a meeting with cocoa processors ahead of a press briefing on Thursday, February 12, he stressed the importance of assessing local processing capacity as part of a broader strategy to deepen value addition.
“The sector has sustained this country for years, created jobs, and been the mainstay of our economy. But it is undergoing challenges that need reform. Reforms will be announced today, and I’m confident that going forward, all of us will be satisfied,” He added
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Mujahidatu Mohammed
