In a swift move to address the current food shortage in schools in the country, the government of Ghana under the leadership of President John Dramani mahama has disbursed a total of GHS 200 million to the Ghana Education Service (GES).
This announcement was made by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State nominee in charge of government communication, who also serves as the acting spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama.
According to Hon.Ofosu, the disbursement of funds was made possible after several meetings with stakeholders in the education sector.
He revealed this information during an interview on Multimedia’s Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen program on January 21, 2025. “Government has disbursed about 200 million cedis to GES after several meetings with stakeholders in the education sector,” Ofosu stated.
The current food shortage in schools in the country has been a major concern for the government, and this move aims to alleviate the situation. The government’s swift response demonstrates its commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the education sector. In doing so, disbursing these funds, the government hopes to ensure that students have access to nutritious meals, which is essential for their academic performance and overall well-being.
Ofosu assured the general public that the John Mahama’s administration is committed to dealing with all the barriers to swift and efficient feeding regimes.
He acknowledged that the system has faced difficulties in the past, but emphasized that the government is working tirelessly to address these challenges.
In addition to the disbursement of funds, Ofosu hinted that the government plans to decentralize the feeding programs. According to him, this approach offers the best solution to the current difficulties facing the Indeed, by decentralizing the feeding programs, the government aims to ensure that the management of school feeding programs is more efficient and effective.
Overall, the government’s decision to disburse GHS 200 million to GES is a positive step towards addressing the food shortage in schools. The move demonstrates the government’s commitment to the education sector and its determination to ensure that students have access to quality education and nutritious meals.
