Gender Minister inspects nutrition training for School Feeding caterers in Northern Region

Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, visited the Northern and North East Regions to inspect a nutrition training programme for caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP). The training, which took place during her working visit from August 5 to 7, 2026, aimed to enhance the caterers' knowledge and practical skills in nutrition, food safety, hygiene, and the preparation of healthy meals for schoolchildren.

During her inspection, Dr Lartey engaged with the caterers and facilitators, observed practical sessions, and assessed the potential impact of the training on the quality of meals served as part of the GSFP. She applauded the programme for prioritising the nutritional value of meals, emphasizing that school meals should not only provide sustenance but also contribute to children's growth, health, and learning abilities.

The Minister stressed the importance of caterers utilizing locally available ingredients to prepare nutritious meals while upholding stringent hygiene and food safety standards. She encouraged the caterers to implement the knowledge acquired from the training and called for heightened collaboration between the Ministry, the GSFP, local authorities, and technical institutions. According to Dr Lartey, consistent capacity building and effective monitoring are crucial to elevating the quality of school meals nationwide.

This training is part of ongoing initiatives to strengthen the GSFP, focusing on nutrition, food safety, and improved service delivery. The ultimate objective, according to the Minister, is to ensure that children receive safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals while they are at school.