The Government of Ghana has announced the fulfilment of its commitment to caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) by clearing all arrears for the first term of the 2023/2024 academic year.
This payment, facilitated through the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, encompasses all 16 regions of the nation.
In a statement released on Monday, July 1, the GSFP detailed that the academic term commenced on October 3, 2023, and comprised 58 official cooking days.
However, the initial four days from October 3 to October 6 were designated for the cleaning of kitchen environments, as per instructions to the caterers. Consequently, the caterers provided meals for a total of 54 days during this term.
The caterers have been compensated at a rate of GH₵1.20 per child for each school day they served meals.
The National Secretariat of the GSFP has highlighted that the payments were meticulously calculated based on the actual number of days meals were served to students, ensuring transparency and precision in the disbursement process.
Siiba Alfa, Head of Public Relations, signed the statement, acknowledging the patience and dedication of the caterers amid the delays in the payment process.
“We recognize the endurance and selfless service of our cherished caterers, who continue to provide for our children under challenging circumstances,” Alfa stated.
