Ghana's education officials want better school meals for high school students. The ministry ordered auditors to check food quality at schools across the country. Parents and teachers have complained about poor meals served to students.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the government might change how schools buy food. Schools currently handle their food purchases alone. The new plan would let school leaders buy fresh items such as vegetables and meat. A government company would supply rice and other dry goods.
The government spent 600 million Ghana cedis on school meals during the past six months. Iddrisu asked ministry auditors to visit schools and write reports about food portions. Officials want to make sure students receive enough nutritious meals each day.
More than 129,000 students have used the government's new college application website. The digital portal helps students apply for university without paying fees. About 17,429 students finished their applications and 22,592 got approval for financial help.
President John Dramani Mahama plans to launch the free application program on July 4th. The ministry updated the website to help students under 18 years old complete their forms. These changes aim to improve education services for all Ghanaian students.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the government might change how schools buy food. Schools currently handle their food purchases alone. The new plan would let school leaders buy fresh items such as vegetables and meat. A government company would supply rice and other dry goods.
The government spent 600 million Ghana cedis on school meals during the past six months. Iddrisu asked ministry auditors to visit schools and write reports about food portions. Officials want to make sure students receive enough nutritious meals each day.
More than 129,000 students have used the government's new college application website. The digital portal helps students apply for university without paying fees. About 17,429 students finished their applications and 22,592 got approval for financial help.
President John Dramani Mahama plans to launch the free application program on July 4th. The ministry updated the website to help students under 18 years old complete their forms. These changes aim to improve education services for all Ghanaian students.
