President John Dramani Mahama has announced the swift implementation of short-term measures to tackle food shortages affecting secondary schools nationwide.
Speaking after swearing in the first batch of ministers at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, January 22, President Mahama assured, “We have put in short-term measures to ensure that our children have adequate food, so they can continue their education without interruption.”
He noted that while these interim steps are critical, his government is also working on long-term solutions to address the issue comprehensively.
“These short-term measures will sustain our children in school as we strategize on streamlining the food supply system,” he explained.
Mahama further disclosed that his administration is tackling significant debts inherited from the previous government, including arrears owed to schools since 2021.
“We are preparing to pay off these debts to stabilize the education sector,” he added.
The food shortage issue was highlighted earlier this month by the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), who reported inadequate food supplies and unpaid feeding fees. Some schools had asked parents to provide food for their children upon resumption.
President Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to resolving the challenges, ensuring that no student is deprived of education due to food shortages.
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