Parliament gears up this week to address the challenges faced by the National Buffer Stock Company Limited and seek potential solutions.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has instructed the Business Committee to schedule ministers responsible for Finance, Education, and Food and Agriculture to brief the House on the issues at hand.
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta; Education Minister, Dr Osei Yaw Adutwum, and the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong, are set to address Parliament on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
The National Buffer Stock Company, a crucial contributor to the government’s flagship program, Free Senior High School, has recently faced challenges leading to concerns over food supply shortages.
The Business Statement presented in Parliament also outlined other ministers expected to respond to questions from MPs.
Additionally, the Finance Minister is scheduled to present the Mid-Year Review of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
The Business Committee urged the expedited consideration of various bills, and a joint caucus meeting is planned to address important matters.