The Ministry of Education has intervened in the decision by the Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) seeking approval for trainee teachers to fend for themselves.
A statement issued by the Spokesperson at the Ministry, Kwasi Kwarteng said:”MoE is aware of the urgency of the situation and is working with the Ministry of Finance to swiftly resolve all outstanding obligations/commitments to the Colleges of Education.”
It assured of the commitment to address disruptions within the food supply chain ahead of the November 7th ultimatum given by the Principals.
Background
The Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) wants trainee teachers to start fending for themselves effective Monday, November 7, 2022.
A letter sighted by Starrfm.com.gh and addressed to the Education Minister seeks the approval of government on the decision as it has become “increasingly difficult for Principals to continue to provide three meals a day to students at Six Cedis, Fifty Pesewas (C6.50).”
The letter signed by the Executive Secretary of PRINCOF, Dr. Harriet Naki Arnui further read:”Principals of Colleges of Education have been trying really very hard to feed trainee teachers in recent times as a result of current market trends. Prices of all food items have shot up astronomically, and food suppliers have refused to supply any food items to Colleges because of the indebtedness of Colleges to these suppliers.”
Meanwhile, it said a request for an upward review of the feeding grant paid to Principals has not been approved causing a strain on the running of the Colleges.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5 Fm