RETIRED STAFF ASSOCIATION OF CMC INAUGURATED

Date: 11th April 2025

The Cocoa Marketing Company (Gh) Ltd (CMC) has officially inaugurated its Retired Staff Association, marking a significant milestone as the last subsidiary of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to establish such an association. 

The highlight of the short ceremony held at the Cocoa House in Accra, was the swearing in of the first cohort of executives of the association, with Reverend Chris Padi as Chairman, Mr Ricky Kudolo as Vice Chairman and Madam Janet Baidoo as Financial Secretary. Mr Elis Otis Osei and Mr Jacob Allotey took up the positions of Secretary and Organising Secretary, respectively.

Delivering the keynote address, the Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations, Mr. Paul Isaac Kwofie, congratulated the newly elected executives. He encouraged them to ensure the welfare of members remains a priority. He stressed the need to foster a sense of belongingness among members of the Association.

He emphasised the importance of collaboration between members and their executives, noting that their collective experience in the cocoa industry remains valuable. He urged them to remain engaged with the affairs of CMC, as their insights and expertise could still contribute meaningfully to the company.

''To you, the members, I encourage you to work collaboratively among yourselves and with your executives, in order to affect positive decision-making in CMC, albeit you are no longer in active service," he said.

Mr. Kwofie acknowledged that the formation of the association had been long overdue, especially considering that smaller organisations had established similar groups years ago. However, he reassured members that it was better late than never. 

He also advised active staff to respect and assist the retired staff, in times of need, reminding them that every worker will one day reach retirement.

"You should be given the needed respect, recognition and assistance, should you call for one, when you are around,” he stressed.

Reverend Chris Padi, Chairman of the association, expressed gratitude to the Management and staff of CMC for their contributions towards the establishment of the group. He reaffirmed the executives’ commitment to working diligently in the interest of retired staff.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by representatives from the Retired Staff Association of COCOBOD, Union Executives of CMC, the Senior Staff Association of CMC, and some Management staff of CMC.

By Joe Obeng Yeboah, CMC