GSFP caterers called to liaise with authorities

The Assistant Director of the ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Irene Messiba says all procurement measures attached to the School Feeding Programme have been removed to ensure effective operation.

She has therefore urged the caterers of the programme to liaise with the head teachers of the various schools to enable them to know the school time table and schedules.

This she said, will help the caterers to know when the children are supposed to be fed and also enhance effective teaching and learning.

The Western Regional Minister, Paul Evans Aidoo said the primary aim of the School Feeding Programme is to reduce hunger and malnutrition among school children and improve their health status.

He said the programme seeks to support the patronage of local food stuffs in order to encovering food security at the community level.

He urged the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and the Secretariat of the School Feeding Programme to intensify their monitoring roles to ensure that the caterers provide quality meals for the pupils.