Accra: Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has urged newly recruited coordinators of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) to work towards restoring the programme’s reputation. Speaking at an orientation workshop in Accra, Dr. Lartey stressed the need to address the negative perceptions that have affected the GSFP due to various incidents over time.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Lartey emphasized the importance of accountability and prudent management within the coordinators’ roles. She urged them to move away from a “business as usual” mindset and to foster strong collaboration between superiors and subordinates to ensure the programme’s success.
Dr. Lartey reiterated that the GSFP was established to provide meals for school children and to boost school enrollment. She cautioned the coordinators not to lose sight of this primary objective, warning that neglecting it would disadvantage the beneficiaries. Additionally, she encouraged the integration of technological innovations to enhance their operations.
Dr. Afisah Zakariah, Chief Director of the Ministry, also called on the coordinators to work towards realizing the GSFP’s vision, acknowledging the programme’s benefits. Hajia Fati Forgor, National Coordinator of the GSFP, committed to ensuring that coordinators strive to change the negative narrative surrounding the programme.
