Kumasi, April 22, GNA - Management of Ghana Cocoa Board

(COCOBOD) on Wednesday presented a cheque for GH¢10,000

and a carton of aromatic schnapps towards the 10th anniversary

celebration Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene's enstoolment. Madam Pauline Adobea Dadzewaa, Deputy Director of Public

Affairs of COCOBOD said the company had recognised the role

Ashanti Region played in the production of cocoa for national

development and economic growth. "Ashanti Region is the second in the production of cocoa in

quality and quantity," she said. Nana Otuo Serebuor II, Juabenhene and Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee receiving the cheque expressed appreciation to the management of COCOBOD for the assistance.

In another development, management of Stanbic Bank presented a cheque for GH¢ 10,000 towards the celebration.

Mr Emmanuel Asiedu-Mante, Chairman of Board of Directors presented the cheque which was received by Nana Bi Kusi-Appiah, Paramount Chief of Manso-Nkwanta Traditional Area who expressed appreciation.