The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has started an inquiry into reports about the school feeding program at Buaduyili Primary School. Complaints have been made about the food given to the children.
People in the community have expressed worries about the kind of food and how much of it is being served to the pupils. These concerns are now being examined by the ministry.
The Ghana School Feeding Programme aims to provide meals to eligible pupils to improve their nutrition and encourage school attendance. This investigation signals a concern that the program may not be meeting its goals at this specific school.
Details about the specific complaints, such as alleged poor quality ingredients or insufficient portions, have not yet been fully revealed.
Officials from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection are expected to visit the school and speak with staff, pupils, and parents as part of the investigation.
The outcome of the investigation will determine what actions, if any, will be taken to address the issues raised.
This inquiry is part of the ministry's oversight responsibility to ensure the effectiveness and proper implementation of government social protection programs.
The ministry stated its commitment to ensuring that all pupils receiving school meals get adequate and nutritious food.