School Feeding Caterers dispute Auditor General’s report on unwholesome food
School Feeding Caterers in the Ashanti Region have vehemently denied cooking unwholesome food for students, as reported by the Auditor General.
The Caterers strongly disagree with the report, describing it as a hoax.
Addressing a press conference on Friday, July 19, 2024, Dorothy Ofori Sarpong, Secretary for Progressive School Feeding Caterers Association of Ghana (POSCAG), stated that the findings in the Auditor General’s report do not accurately reflect the situation on the ground.
Dorothy Ofori Sarpong explained that teachers, students, and the Caterers themselves eat the same food together, emphasizing that they prepare the meals well, knowing they will consume some themselves.
However, she admitted that the food served to students is often in small portions due to the limited amount paid by the government per student.
The Caterers assured that they prepare good food for the students but can only serve larger portions if the government increases the funding.
They urged the government to reconsider the amount allocated per student to ensure the Caterers can provide more substantial meals.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng
