The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has clarified the government's position following the termination of all contracts under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), urging calm and emphasising the need for a smooth transition.
In an interview on Channel One TV and monitored by GhanaWeb on Thursday, May 8, 2025, she explained that although the decision comes as a shock to some, affected caterers have been aware of challenges and inconsistencies in the system. "You are pleading for time to transition smoothly, it doesn't mean you should just leave the system as it is.
They know they have the opportunity to reapply if they are interested," she stated.
She explained that many caterers had not been consistently fulfilling their obligations, particularly during the just-ended school term. "Most of them were not cooking, and they are very much aware they were not cooking.
