Pupils at Waja-Akura M/A Basic School in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region are grappling with hunger due to the absence of a school feeding program, forcing many to run home during break time in search of food.
The situation is affecting both students and teachers, with instructional time lost and lesson continuity disrupted.
Hunger and fatigue are making it difficult for pupils to concentrate, while the rush home during school hours also raises safety concerns.
During a visit by Adom News, teachers Kenneth Kaundah and Atiku Kadijatu described the situation as troubling, saying many pupils do not return to class on time after breaks.
“It’s heartbreaking to watch these kids struggle with hunger. The absence of a feeding program is affecting their academic performance,” they said.
They are appealing to the government and benevolent individuals to introduce a school feeding program to support the pupils.
Adams Musah, School Improvement and Support Officer (SISO) for Kechiebi North, also called on the Ghana School Feeding Secretariat to extend the initiative to Waja-Akura, noting that teachers often have to persuade pupils to return to class—further disrupting learning.
Stakeholders are urging swift intervention to create a more stable and supportive learning environment for the children.
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