Naa Momo Lartey Vows to Improve School Feeding Program, Address Payment Delays
Lartey Vows to Improve School Feeding Program, Address Payment Delays
- Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has pledged to address concerns regarding the government's school feeding program
- Lartey acknowledged the challenges facing the program
- Lartey emphasized her commitment to improving the quality of meals provided under the program
Minister-Designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has pledged to address concerns regarding the government’s school feeding program, including payment delays to caterers and the quality of meals provided to schoolchildren.
During her vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 22nd, Lartey acknowledged the challenges facing the program and assured Ghanaians that she would work to resolve these issues.
“From my checks, about 40 days of payments have been made, but 31 days remain in arrears,” Lartey stated. “This is something I am committed to resolving.”
Lartey emphasized her commitment to improving the quality of meals provided under the program and highlighted the importance of collaboration with stakeholders, including caterers and other relevant organizations, to achieve sustainable improvements.
“One of my strengths is fostering dialogue with all involved to achieve sustainable outcomes,” she stated. “With payments already initiated, I am confident that the president is committed to not only maintaining the program but also ensuring the quality of food is upheld.”
