The government, through the ministry of Education, has released a whopping GHS300 million to the various educational institutions and the Ghana Buffer Stock to ensure smooth running of the schools.
It is on record that suppliers of food to the Senior High Schools recently picketed at the National Food Buffer Stock offices in Accra, demanding payment for food they have supplied to the schools.
The government, through the Ministry of Education, promised the suppliers that their issue would be addressed, a promise which has now been fulfilled.
In a statement released in Accra yesterday, the Ministry of Education said the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) also has a share in the GHS300 million that has been released.
The following is the full statement;
The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the timely disbursement of
GHC 300,000,000.00 to Senior High and Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools across the country.
The disbursement, which was made just last week, underscores the government’s commitment to fostering quality education and ensuring the smooth running of educational institutions.
Out of the total amount GHC 100,000,000.00 was released to the National Food Buffer Stock to facilitate the seamless supply of food to schools. An amount of Ghc40,000, 000.00 was released to WAEC.
The remaining sum has been disbursed to cover various essential components that contribute to the efficient operations of the schools. This includes recurrent expenditure, science practical fees and provisions for perishable food items, among other necessities.
The Government is committed to continually improve education in Ghana and invest in the future of our nation.
By disbursing these monies, we reaffirm our dedication to providing quality education for all Ghanaian students and fostering an enabling environment for our socio-economic transformation.
