PRESIDENT MAHAMA DIRECTS ALL SCHOOLS TO EXCLUSIVELY PURCHASE LOCAL RICE, MAIZE, CHICKEN, AND EGGS

This initiative, dubbed a “Buy Ghana, Eat Ghana” security measure, is designed to create a reliable, captive market for local producers, thereby guaranteeing their income and encouraging increased domestic food production.

Minister Forson confirmed the strict mandate issued by the highest office:

“President Mahama has also directed all schools, from basic to secondary, to purchase rice, maize, chicken and eggs produced in Ghana only.”

This directive covers a significant portion of the national food budget, impacting the supply chain for thousands of educational institutions, including primary schools, junior high schools (JHS), and senior high schools (SHS) participating in the Free SHS Programme.