The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has clarified a memo on social media proposing a request to management to approve procurement of iPad keyboards for members of the Board of Directors.
The Board says management has not sanctioned the procurement yet, adding that no purchases has consequently been made.
In a statement issued by COCOBOD Monday, April 1, 2024, it says the memo that got leaked from its Information Systems Department was only a request which was seeking approval.
“We wish to emphasize that Management has not sanctioned the procurement of the keyboards, and consequently, no procurement transactions have taken place.
“The request to purchase iPad keyboards was based on the Board’s adoption of the “CONVENE” App which is part of efforts to reduce the use of paper and stationary during board meetings, while at the same time, enhancing productivity and collaboration among members.”
The statement follows a backlash from the public over the cost of the keyboards and their essence to the work of the Board members after it became viral on social media.
Find below the full statement issued by COCOBOD
GHANA COCOA BOARD
PRESS
RELEASE
Date: 1st April 2024
CLARIFICATION REGARDING PROCUREMENT OF IPAD KEYBOARDS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has taken notice of the widely circulated memo originating from the Information Systems Department of the Board. The said memo is a proposal requesting management to approve the procurement of iPad keyboards for members of the Board of Directors.
The request to purchase iPad keyboards was based on the Board’s adoption of the “CONVENE” App which is part of efforts to reduce the use of paper and stationary during board meetings, while at the same time, enhancing productivity and collaboration among members.
We wish to emphasize that Management has not sanctioned the procurement of the keyboards, and consequently, no procurement transactions have taken place.
ISSUED BY:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
