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The Ministry of Education (MoE) has initiated an investigation into claims that about 22,000 bags of expired rice were repackaged and distributed to Senior High Schools (SHSs) across Ghana. The allegations were made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Wednesday, November 13, who accused the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) and Lamens Investments Africa Limited of repackaging expired rice imported from India at a Kumasi facility.
According to Ablakwa, the expired rice, which had a December 2023 expiry date, was placed in sacks labelled “ECOWAS” and “Made in Ghana rice,” without any expiry information.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the MoE acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and expressed gratitude to Ablakwa for bringing the issue to light. The Ministry stated, “We take these allegations seriously and have commenced a full investigation in collaboration with NAFCO and the Ghana Commodity Exchange.”
The Ministry assured the public, particularly parents and students, of its unwavering commitment to safeguarding students’ health and safety. It promised to provide updates as the investigation unfolds, adding, “We will pursue this matter to the end.”
Story By: Baffour/Pinkfmonlinegh.com
