As part of activities marking National Chocolate Month, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, embarked on an educational excursion to Fairafric Ghana Limited, a cocoa-to-chocolate manufacturing company, with selected pupils from basic schools in Chorkor.
The initiative was aimed at exposing young learners to Ghana’s cocoa value chain while promoting experiential learning and appreciation for locally manufactured products. The excursion also forms part of broader efforts to use tourism as a tool for education, national pride, and economic awareness among the youth.
During the visit, the pupils were taken through the entire chocolate production process, from cocoa bean sourcing and processing to packaging and distribution. Officials of Fairafric explained how locally grown cocoa is transformed into finished chocolate products within Ghana, highlighting the importance of value addition, job creation, and industrial tourism.
Speaking during the tour, Maame Efua Houadjeto underscored the relevance of such educational experiences in shaping the mindset of young people.
“This excursion is about helping our children understand that tourism goes beyond sightseeing. Industrial and educational tourism are powerful tools for learning and inspiration. When children see how cocoa is processed into chocolate right here in Ghana, it builds pride in our local industries and encourages them to dream bigger,” she said.
She further encouraged the pupils to take their studies seriously, noting that Ghana’s future economic transformation depends on a knowledgeable, innovative, and skilled generation.
Representatives of Fairafric Ghana Limited expressed appreciation to the Ghana Tourism Authority for selecting their facility for the excursion, describing the visit as an opportunity to inspire interest in manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and agro-processing among young Ghanaians.
Teachers who accompanied the pupils described the experience as educational and impactful, noting that it complemented classroom lessons in science, social studies, and creative arts.
The excursion concluded with an interactive session and tasting of Fairafric’s chocolate products, giving the pupils a practical and memorable end to a day of learning and discovery.
The activity highlights the GTA’s commitment to promoting domestic tourism, industrial tourism, and youth engagement while supporting national efforts to add value to Ghana’s cocoa resources.
Source: GTA
