The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has attributed the food shortages in second-cycle schools to suppliers’ fears about losing their contracts under the new government.
Mr. Asare noted that the school feeding program faces a liquidity issue. He said, “The issue with school feeding is a liquidity challenge. However, within the context of this challenge, the immediate problem is the reluctance of suppliers who are unsure about the future of their contracts.”
Mr. Asare explained that suppliers are hesitant to deliver food due to doubts about the future of their contracts. He further suggested that a clear statement from the government could address these concerns and restore confidence among suppliers.
He explained, “A statement from the new government affirming that the contracts are not automatically terminated, and that suppliers will be paid, would provide some degree of comfort to those in the food supply chain. This reassurance could reverse the current situation.”
This reassurance, Asare believes, could resolve the food shortages and ensure students receive adequate meals.
Source: Joynewsonline
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