The Ministry of Education has launched investigations into allegations by Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa that some 22,000 bags of expired and contaminated rice were repackaged and fed to students in the Senior High Schools.
“We take these allegations seriously and, as a matter of urgency, have commenced a full investigation”.
According to the Ministry, they have engaged the National Food Buffer Stock Company and the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) for thorough investigation.
“The Ministry has also engaged the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) and the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), the entities responsible for the supply and distribution of food to senior high schools. Together, we have launched a thorough investigation into the issues raised by Hon. Ablakwa”.
The Ministry has assured students, parents and the public of its commitment to protecting the health and safety of all students under their care.
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The Ministry of Education’s attention has been drawn to allegations made by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa regarding the supply of expired food items to some senior high schools.
We would like to first express our appreciation to Hon. Ablakwa for bringing this matter to our attention, as such feedback is valuable in our ongoing efforts to ensure quality education.
We take these allegations seriously and, as a matter of urgency, have commenced a full investigation.
The Ministry has also engaged the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) and the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), the entities responsible for the supply and distribution of food to senior high schools. Together, we have launched a thorough investigation into the issues raised by Hon. Ablakwa.
We assure students, parents, guardians, and the public of our commitment to protecting the health and safety of every student under our care.
Rest assured, we will pursue this matter to the end, and provide updates to the Public as our investigation progresses.
Kwasi kwarteng
Spokesperson
Ministry of Education
By: Paulina Arthur
