Clement Apaak, the official responsible for distributing food to schools amid ongoing shortages, has issued a stern warning against any attempts to disrupt the delivery of food supplies to Senior High Schools (SHS) and TVET institutions. In an interview, the Builsa South MP emphasized that trucks transporting rice and other essential items should be allowed to complete their deliveries without interference.

The food distribution initiative, ordered by President John Mahama, aims to address food shortages affecting over 900 public secondary schools and TVET institutions across the country. The operation began in Greater Accra and will be expanded to other regions in the coming days.

Apaak confirmed that the distribution is being coordinated by a high-level team that includes the Chief of Staff, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ghana Education Service, and security personnel. Military trucks, along with vehicles from the Ghana Police Service and volunteer drivers, are assisting in the transportation of food from Tema warehouses to the various schools.

Addressing concerns about potential disruptions, Apaak reassured the public that security measures are in place. “There will be security escorts accompanying the trucks, and anyone who tries to interfere will face legal action,” he said.

The food distribution is seen as a critical response to the ongoing food shortages impacting students in Senior High Schools. Apaak stressed the urgency of the effort, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring the food reaches its intended destinations without delay or interruption.

“This is a directive from the President, and we are taking security very seriously,” Apaak concluded. “We ask for the full cooperation of all involved.”

Source:TheDotNews