The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has announced that the proposed increase in the feeding grant to GH₵1.50 per pupil will take effect from the second term of the 2023/2024 academic year.
This increment is in line with the 2024 Budget and Financial Statement of the Government, a statement by the GSFP National Secretariat said.
The Secretariat said it is working diligently with the sector Ministry to ensure the timely release of funds by the Controller and Accountant General's Department to clear outstanding arrears at the new rate in the coming weeks.
The GSFP assured all caterers that the recent payment for first-term arrears, based on the previous rate of GH₵1.20, covered 58 cooking days as per the 2023 Budget.
The Secretariat acknowledged the challenges faced by caterers and confirmed that the new rate of GH₵1.50 per pupil per day will be applied in the next payment.
Caterers experiencing issues with underpayment or no payment are urged to report to their Regional Coordinators for prompt resolution.
"We sincerely appreciate your ongoing cooperation and understanding despite the delays," stated Siiba Alfa, Head of Public Relations at GSFP.
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