Government cites budget outlays to refute underspending claims

1 billion had been released for flagship programmes, including the National Food Buffer Stock Company, fertiliser and certified seed distribution, Feed Ghana and irrigation projects, while an additional GH¢551 million had been lodged in an escrow account to establish a letter of credit for Farmer Service Centres.8 billion had been paid as compensation to public sector workers, including GH¢4 billion in contributions to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Tier Two Pension Scheme.8 billion released to the Free Secondary Education Programme and GH¢915 million provided for goods and services under the Ministry of Education, including sanitary pads.