GENDER MINISTER AND PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE CONDUCT JOINT MONITORING OF SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey on Thursday, 11th December, 2025 led the Parliamentary Select Committee on Gender, Children and Social Welfare on a monitoring visit to the Ayi Mensah Basic School in the Greater Accra Region and the Peduase Methodist Basic School in the Eastern Region to assess and monitor the implementation of the School Feeding Programme

The visit formed part of efforts to validate reports received from the field, engage directly with beneficiaries, and ensure that government’s investments in social protection are yielding the desired outcomes.

Addressing pupils at both schools, the Minister encouraged them to take their studies seriously, noting that the ultimate aim of the School Feeding Programme is to support enrollment, retention, and improved learning outcomes. She emphasized that the monitoring exercise helps government identify challenges, gather feedback, and continuously enhance the quality and nutritional value of meals served.

Hon. Dominic Ayine, a Committee Member and Minister for Justice and Attorney General, encouraged the children to value the support they receive through the Programme. He also assured them of government’s commitment to improving school infrastructure to enhance teaching and learning environments.

Speaking to the media after the visit, the Minister reiterated that consistent monitoring by the Ministry, national coordinators, regional teams and district focal persons has significantly improved the programme’s performance. She added that the Ministry is also introducing basic table manners and hygiene education as part of school feeding to instill positive habits in young learners.

Overall, the Committee expressed satisfaction with the quality of meals served and the collaboration between caterers, head teachers and government at large.

Source: MoGCSP