COCOBOD to Offer Free Tertiary Education for Children of Cocoa Farmers
March 12,2026
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced plans to provide free tertiary education for children of cocoa farmers, a move aimed at strengthening support for farming communities across the country.
The announcement was made by COCOBOD Board Chairman, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, during an engagement with cocoa farmers from the Abuakwa North District and Fanteakwa South District in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
According to him, the government has directed the board to expand its scholarship scheme to cover tertiary education for children of cocoa farmers. He explained that a special committee has already been established to review the policy and present recommendations for its implementation.
“The government has directed us to ensure that scholarships for children of cocoa farmers extend to the tertiary level. A committee has been set up to oversee this, and we expect to bring its recommendations for implementation soon,” Dr. Ofosu-Ampofo stated.
Beyond education, the board also announced additional support measures to boost cocoa production and improve farmer safety. COCOBOD plans to distribute about 2,700 motorised spraying machines and 89,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to farmers nationwide.
Dr. Ofosu-Ampofo noted that the equipment will help improve productivity while ensuring safer farming practices.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts by COCOBOD to enhance the welfare of cocoa farmers and sustain Ghana’s cocoa industry.
