Government Terminates Contracts of All Regional and Zonal School Feeding Coordinators

Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection Reshuffles Ghana School Feeding Programme Leadership

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Ellis Ferdinand
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Government Terminates Contracts of All Regional and Zonal School Feeding Coordinators
Government Terminates Contracts of All Regional and Zonal School Feeding Coordinators

Ferdinand | EducationGhana |  March 7| Government Terminates Contracts of All Regional and Zonal School Feeding Coordinators

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has terminated the contracts of all Regional and Zonal Coordinators under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP). The mass dismissal signals a major restructuring effort aimed at improving the program’s efficiency.

 

Mass Termination of School Feeding Coordinators: A Bold Step Towards Reform?

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has announced the immediate termination of contracts for all Regional and Zonal Coordinators of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) in a move that signals a major restructuring of the initiative.

The decision, officially communicated in a statement dated March 4, 2025, was signed by Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection. The announcement directed all affected personnel to report to the GSFP Secretariat to receive their termination letters and complete the necessary handover processes.

What Prompted the Mass Termination?

Although the Ministry did not explicitly state the reasons behind this sweeping dismissal, the GSFP has faced numerous challenges, including:

✔️ Alleged financial mismanagement and corruption
✔️ Delays in payments to caterers
✔️ Concerns over the quality and quantity of food provided to schoolchildren
✔️ Inefficiencies in program administration

The government’s decision appears to be an effort to clean up the program, restore credibility, and ensure greater accountability in the distribution of school meals.

What Happens Next?

🔹 Appointment of New Coordinators: The government is expected to appoint a new team to manage the GSFP at the regional and zonal levels.


🔹 Audit and Policy Reforms: A thorough audit may be conducted to address financial leakages and strengthen oversight.


🔹 Improved Caterer Payments: Efforts may be made to reduce delays in payments to food vendors and caterers.


🔹 Enhanced Monitoring and Evaluation: The program could see stricter supervision to ensure meal quality, timely distribution, and fairness in contract allocations.

Mixed Reactions from Stakeholders

The termination has sparked debate among stakeholders in the education and social protection sectors.

✔️ Some welcome the move, believing it is a necessary step to eliminate inefficiencies and ensure better service delivery.
❌ Others criticize the mass dismissal, citing concerns about potential disruptions in school meal services and the sudden loss of jobs for affected coordinators.

A teacher from the Greater Accra Region commented:

“While we need reforms, the government must ensure that this transition does not affect the feeding of schoolchildren.”

Meanwhile, some caterers under the GSFP have urged the government to prioritize the clearance of unpaid arrears to sustain their operations.

 

A New Era for Ghana’s School Feeding Programme?

The mass termination of GSFP Regional and Zonal Coordinators is one of the most significant shake-ups in the program’s history. While the government has not provided a clear roadmap for the next phase, this restructuring is expected to improve efficiency, eliminate corruption, and enhance the effectiveness of the school feeding initiative.

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