The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has successfully settled the 31 days of outstanding arrears owed to caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) for the First Term of the 2024/2025 academic year.
In a press release dated April 9, 2025, the National Coordinator of the GSFP, Hajia Fati Forgor, extended gratitude to the government for the timely disbursement of funds.
“We deeply appreciate the government’s efforts to ensure the release of funds for the payment of arrears. This move demonstrates a commitment to supporting the caterers who play a pivotal role in the success of the School Feeding Programme,” she stated.
The GSFP, a key initiative under the Ghana-UN Millennium Development Goals programme aimed at combating hunger and extreme poverty, continues to provide nutritious meals to schoolchildren across the nation.
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The programme has been instrumental in increasing school enrollment and attendance while alleviating hunger among vulnerable students.
Hajia Fati Forgor further highlighted that the GSFP, under the supervision of the MoGCSP, has embarked on a significant restructuring process.
This reform seeks to decentralize operations, enhance the quality of food served, and ensure consistency in the payment of caterers.
“These measures are part of the government’s broader commitment to improving the efficiency and impact of the School Feeding Programme,” she emphasized.
The press release also acknowledged the crucial role of donor partners in sustaining the initiative.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to our donor partners for their continuous support and collaboration. Their contributions remain invaluable in ensuring the success of this essential programme,” Hajia Forgor remarked.
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The Ghana School Feeding Programme has been a cornerstone of the country’s efforts to achieve educational equity and reduce poverty.
By addressing the arrears and initiating reforms, the government aims to solidify the programme’s foundation and enhance its reach and effectiveness.
This timely intervention is expected to provide much-needed relief to caterers and reinforce the government’s commitment to the well-being of Ghana’s future generation.
The GSFP Secretariat reassured stakeholders of its dedication to transparency, accountability, and the continuous improvement of the programme.
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