Bayerebon (W/R), Jan 30, – Six
thousand (6,000) cocoa farmers have been registered for the “Nyonkodo Farmer
Life Plan”, an insurance scheme, launched by the Nyonkopa Cocoa Buying Limited
for its loyal customers.
The scheme combines pension,
funeral package and educational support for children of farmers.
To qualify, the farmer should
have done business with the licensed cocoa purchasing company for at least five
years.
Mr. Pious Vincent Abakah, Head of
Operations of the Company, said the farmer’s welfare was a top priority of the
company.
He was presenting separate
cheques for GH₵1,000.00 to the
families of two deceased farmers at Bayerebon Number Five, a predominantly
cocoa growing community near Bibiani in the Western Region.
He said the insurance cover was
meant to aid the cocoa farmer in any “life’s unexpected moments”.
That, he added, was the way to go
to make things better for those whose hard work had kept the nation’s economy
going.
He said the company would up its
incentive packages by way of the supply of inputs and scholarship awards to
children of farmers to enable them pursue academic careers.
Mr. Abakah used the occasion to
underline the company’s unwavering commitment to give strong support to the
socio-economic development of communities in its operation area.
He said as a good corporate
citizen, it would continue to live up to its society responsibility.
It was eager not just about
growing their business but giving back to the communities, the profit it was
making to transform the living conditions of the people, he added.
Ms. Adwoa Nyarko, a daughter of
one of the deceased farmers, said they were grateful to the company for the
support.
Management of the Nyonkopa Buying
Company presenting a cheque to one of the beneficiary families
GNA
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