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Apr
The registration and enrolment of cocoa farmers onto the Cocoa Farmers Pension Scheme have begun in earnest in the Western Region with many farmers rushing to be registered. COCOBOD, the agency for buying the cocoa pod, is enjoined by Section 26 of the COCOBOD law, 1984, PNDC law 81 to establish a contributory insurance scheme within the framework of the Social Security Scheme to enable Cocoa farmers to enjoy well-deserved Pension after retirement. The Cocoa Farmers Pension Scheme is akin to a tier 3 pension as has been established in the country. Under the scheme, cocoa farmers who are registered,…