The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has rejected claims of food shortages in Ghana’s school feeding system, insisting that schools currently have adequate supplies of non-perishable commodities.
Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday (20 April), Senior Manager of Corporate Affairs at NAFCO, Emmanuel Arthur, said reports suggesting a shortage are inaccurate.
According to him, the real challenge lies in the provision of perishable items such as vegetables and meat, not staple food supplies.
“There is no food shortage. Schools have more than enough non-perishable food. The issue has to do with perishables and the cost of preparing meals,” he explained.
Arthur noted that school authorities are struggling to procure these items due to delayed payments, prompting calls for government to settle outstanding debts owed to suppliers.
He added that NAFCO and the Ghana Commodity Exchange currently supply about 18 non-perishable food items to schools, while institutions themselves are responsible for sourcing perishables.
The clarification comes amid concerns from parents and stakeholders over disruptions in school feeding in some parts of the country.
Source: Asaase Radio
