Accra Mayor engages school feeding caterers on improving nutrition

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has met with school feeding caterers from 20 districts in the Greater Accra Region to discuss ways of improving nutrition for pupils under the Ghana School Feeding Programme.

The engagement, held earlier this week at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), brought together caterers from districts including Ablekuma Central, Ablekuma North, Weija-Gbawe, Ayawaso West, Ga Central, Adentan, La Dade Kotopon, La Nkwantanang-Madina, and Shai Osudoku.

Addressing the participants, Mr. Allotey stressed that their role went beyond serving food, as it directly impacted the welfare, education, and future of Ghanaian children.

He pledged his full support to ensure the programme helps improve nutrition, boost school enrollment, reduce poverty, and promote local food production.

The Mayor commended the National School Feeding Secretariat, led by Mr. Seth Offei, for training caterers and equipping them with the right skills to provide quality meals to pupils.

Mr. Allotey assured that the AMA would continue to work with all stakeholders to make the School Feeding Programme stronger and more impactful.

By: Jacob Aggrey