GES releases funds for perishable food supply to SHS, TVET schools

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has received and begun processing funds to procure perishable food items for Senior High and Technical Schools nationwide.

In an immediate release dated April 20, 2026, the Service announced that the outstanding funds have now been made available to support feeding in second-cycle institutions across the country.

The statement said, “Management of the Ghana Education Service wishes to inform the general public, particularly stakeholders in the education sector, that the outstanding funds for the procurement of perishable food items for Senior High/Technical Schools across the country have been released to the Service.”

GES indicated that steps are already underway to ensure that the funds reach the various beneficiary schools without delay.

According to the statement, “Management has initiated processes to ensure the efficient distribution of these funds to the various schools.”

The Service further assured that strict oversight measures have been activated to guide the utilisation of the funds at the school level.

It noted: “Monitoring and accountability mechanisms have been put in place to ensure that the funds are utilised judiciously and solely for their intended purpose.”

GES emphasised that the release of the funds forms part of broader efforts to sustain effective feeding arrangements in schools, particularly for students in boarding institutions who rely on a consistent food supply.

The Service also reiterated its commitment to maintaining high standards in the management of educational resources and improving conditions that support teaching and learning.

The statement added, “Management of the Service assures all stakeholders of its unwavering dedication to the welfare of students and the continuous improvement of educational outcomes across the country.”

The release was signed by Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi.

In a related development, GES has also announced that the government has approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to newly recruited teachers under the 2024 financial clearance.

In a separate statement released on April 20, 2026, the Service indicated that the approval was granted by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD), covering eligible teachers whose arrears accumulated between August 1, 2024, and November 2025.

According to GES, the move forms part of efforts to regularise salary payments and address delays affecting teachers who have already reported to post and begun work within the period under review.