OUR DIVERSITY MUST STRENGTHEN US – GHANAIANS URGED

Date: 06th March 2024

The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Hon Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has called on Ghanaians to see the differences in the country’s rich cultures and traditions as a source of strength, unity, and progress. 

In a speech read on behalf of the Chief Executive by Dr. Ebenezer Owusu, Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control at the launch of the 3rd Edition of the Heritage Month at Cocoa House in Accra, Hon Boahen Aidoo lauded the importance of coming together to celebrate our country’s heritage as an organization. He described it as an opportunity to form stronger bonds as colleagues and most importantly as Ghanaians. 

“Together, let us embrace this opportunity to strengthen the bonds that unite us, to foster a sense of belonging and pride in our cultural identities, and to reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable workplace”, he said.

He further underscored the importance of paying homage to our traditions, noting that each individual has been influenced, to some extent, by these traditions. Additionally, he emphasized the significance of learning from one another while celebrating the diverse and beautiful cultures within our communities.

“Throughout this month, we will be epitomizing and paying homage to the traditions that have shaped us over the years through music, food, art, and colourful display of Ghanaian fabrics sewn in different styles, and espousing our ethnic, tribal, and regional uniqueness. The month will also bring to the fore, the exploration and appreciation, and opportunity to learn from one another and celebrate the beauty of the diverse nature of our culture”, he shared.

Hon Aidoo, therefore, encouraged all staff to partake in the activities lined up for the month’s celebration and expressed his eagerness to see staff celebrate and promote Ghana by donning and showcasing made-in-Ghana fabrics and attires throughout the entire month.

“By the series of carefully chosen programmes, I am keenly interested in seeing a massive display of our Ghanaian fabrics in every office. Let the Fugu, batakari, dumas and the kente brighten up the environment on each day of this month as we promote our culture through the patronage of made-in-Ghana fabrics”, he remarked.

Heritage Month is a fun-filled, month-long celebration dedicated to honouring traditions and promoting cultures and communities that make Ghana truly unique. The deliberate timing of the Heritage Month festivities in March, alongside Ghana’s Independence Day celebration serves not only to celebrate and promote the country’s cultural legacy but also to mark a significant milestone in our nation’s history.

This year’s celebration is under the theme, “Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, Feel Ghana”. 

Throughout the month, COCOBOD will mark the occasion with various activities including Flag Day, Rep your region, the Good Old Days, The Reign of Kings and Queens as well as a Food Bazaar with a variety of Ghanaian dishes and assorted local beverages.