Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister-designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, appeared before Parliament's Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, outlining her vision for the ministry.
During her two-hour vetting, Lartey addressed key issues related to school feeding programs, maternity leave policies, and the integration of Ghanaian family values into the education curriculum.
Addressing challenges in school feeding Lartey acknowledged concerns about payment delays affecting caterers under the government's school feeding program and pledged to resolve outstanding arrears.
She emphasized the importance of providing timely payments to ensure the program's sustainability and the quality of meals provided to schoolchildren.
