To mark this year’s World Day Against Child Labour, the Union held a sensitization event in Asumura Nfante, bringing together traditional leaders, parents, and students. A football match was also organized to engage the youth and raise awareness on the issue.
Speaking to Adom News, the Union’s Marketing and Regulation Manager, Sadique Asumah, expressed concern that despite continued public education, some farmers still involve children in hazardous farm work. He emphasized the urgent need to strengthen education campaigns to safeguard children’s rights.
Mr. Asumah reminded cocoa farmers that receiving premium payments from the Union comes with the responsibility to hire adult workers instead of school-age children—especially during school hours or for physically demanding tasks.
He underscored that child labour is illegal under Ghanaian law and cautioned farmers to stop the practice or risk facing legal action.
In closing, Mr. Asumah urged parents to ensure that children only help on farms during weekends or school holidays, and only with light tasks that are suitable for their age and physical ability.
The Asunafo North Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union has intensified its efforts to combat child labour in cocoa farming across the Asunafo North Municipality in the Ahafo Region.
To mark this year’s World Day Against Child Labour, the Union held a sensitization event in Asumura Nfante, bringing together traditional leaders, parents, and students. A football match was also organized to engage the youth and raise awareness on the issue.
Speaking to Adom News, the Union’s Marketing and Regulation Manager, Sadique Asumah, expressed concern that despite continued public education, some farmers still involve children in hazardous farm work. He emphasized the urgent need to strengthen education campaigns to safeguard children’s rights.
Mr. Asumah reminded cocoa farmers that receiving premium payments from the Union comes with the responsibility to hire adult workers instead of school-age children—especially during school hours or for physically demanding tasks.
He underscored that child labour is illegal under Ghanaian law and cautioned farmers to stop the practice or risk facing legal action.
In closing, Mr. Asumah urged parents to ensure that children only help on farms during weekends or school holidays, and only with light tasks that are suitable for their age and physical ability.
