Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has been appointed as the chairman of a newly formed five-member committee tasked with overseeing COCOBOD’s educational trust fund.

The committee comprises key figures such as Dr. Eric Nkansah, Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Bismarck Fuachie, the 2022 National Best Cocoa Farmer, and officials from COCOBOD including Dr. Emmanuel A. Opoku, Ray Ankrah, and Francis Opoku.

The primary objective of the committee is to enhance primary educational infrastructure in cocoa-growing regions, aiming to benefit the children of cocoa farmers in underserved areas.

During the committee's inauguration in Accra on Monday, May 20, Dr. Addison emphasized their commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of cocoa farmers and their communities through education.

“I acknowledge the calibre of individuals chosen to serve with me on the trust, their collective experience and expertise will undoubtedly enrich our effort and lead us towards success.

“I have every confidence that their dedication and insights will be invaluable in advancing the goals of the trust. Having previously served as the chairman of the COCOBOD scholarship scheme for a few years now, I am deeply humbled once again to be entrusted with a leadership role this time with the COCOBOD educational trust fund.”