The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has officially inaugurated management committees for four of its essential divisions and subsidiaries as part of its initiatives to enhance governance, improve institutional efficiency, and foster accountability.
The newly established committees are designated for the Seed Production Division (SPD), Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED), Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), and the Cocoa Clinic.
During the inauguration ceremony, the Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Dr. Randy Abbey, emphasized the significant roles that the divisions and subsidiaries play in executing the Board’s mandate. He remarked that the formation of these committees is in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda, which aims to enhance efficiency and innovation within public institutions.
“Regardless of the challenges we face, it is our duty to unite our efforts and pool the necessary resources to ensure we can effect positive change,” Dr. Abbey remarked.
He encouraged committee members to embrace innovative and resourceful strategies to tackle the challenges present in the cocoa sector. Dr. Abbey also advocated for the utilization of internally generated funds to implement solutions, rather than excessively depending on external financial assistance.
“There are numerous aspects we can modify within this organization that do not necessitate external funding. If we examine closely, we will find that the obstacles present opportunities for solutions,” he further stated.
The chairpersons of the four committees expressed their appreciation to management for the trust placed in them and committed to working diligently towards the achievement of COCOBOD’s objectives.
The committees are led by Professor Gerald A. B. Yiran (CHED), Professor Austin Dziwornu Ablo (SPD), Professor Irene Susana Egyir (CRIG), and Dr. Randy Abbey (Cocoa Clinic).
COCOBOD is confident that the collective expertise and leadership of these individuals will facilitate efficiency, innovation, and advancement throughout the organization’s operational divisions.
