Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that public Senior High Schools across the country will receive funds to procure essential food items for their students.
This initiative is a directive by the Office of the President, aims to address feeding challenges in public Second Cycle In stitutions for the period from January 20 to February 3, 2025.
The approval, communicated through the Chief Director of the Ministry of Education, is part of an interim measure to enhance the feeding situation in these schools.
According to a letter dated 22 December, 2024, the disbursement of funds will be based on student enrollment and the approved cost of feeding per student per day. Day students will receive Seven Cedis Fifty Pesewas (₵7.50), while boarding students are allocated Three Cedis (₵3.00) daily. Schools are instructed to utilize these funds to purchase necessary food items locally.
For day schools, the letter suggests engaging private caterers to provide a Hot Meal at the approved rate. Regional Directors are tasked with ensuring that this information reaches all Heads of public Senior High, Senior High Technical, and STEM Schools, emphasizing compliance with procurement and financial management regulations.
The Deputy Director-General (MS), Stephen Kwaku Owusu, signed the letter on behalf of the Director-General, urging school heads to strictly adhere to the provided guidelines for successful implementation.
This move by the GES is seen as a step towards improving the welfare of students in public schools, ensuring they are well-nourished during their educational journey. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to education and student well-being.
