Ministry Investigates Concerns Over School Feeding Programme at Buaduyili Primary School

Edited by: Solomon Kwabena Nana-Ansah – Paaps – 

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has commenced investigations into concerns raised over the quality and quantity of meals being served under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) at Buaduyili Primary School in the Nanumba North Municipality.

The move follows media reports highlighting complaints from parents and teachers regarding meals provided to pupils under the Programme.

In a statement, the Ministry assured the public of Government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that all beneficiary children receive adequate, nutritious and quality meals in a safe and conducive learning environment.

According to the Ministry, the Ghana School Feeding Programme remains one of the Government’s flagship social protection interventions, aimed at reducing hunger among school children, increasing school enrolment and attendance, and improving the nutritional wellbeing of pupils nationwide.

To establish the facts surrounding the reported incident, the Ministry, in collaboration with the Ghana School Feeding Programme Secretariat, has initiated investigations into the matter. It stressed that appropriate sanctions would be imposed on any individual or entity found culpable following the outcome of the inquiry.

The Ministry further noted that Government, through its Reset Agenda, is implementing measures to strengthen social protection programmes and improve the financing, monitoring and implementation of the Ghana School Feeding Programme to ensure greater efficiency, accountability and quality service delivery.

It emphasized that any action or omission that undermines the objectives, standards and integrity of the Programme will not be tolerated.

The Ministry also called on Regional and Zonal Coordinators, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, community leaders, the media, parents and the general public to continue supporting efforts to monitor the Programme and promote transparency and accountability.

Reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of children, the Ministry stated that it remains resolute in safeguarding the integrity of the Ghana School Feeding Programme and ensuring that it continues to serve the best interests of Ghanaian children while contributing meaningfully to their growth, development and education.