The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched an investigation into allegations that 22,000 bags of expired rice were repackaged and supplied to senior high schools nationwide.
The MoE launched the investigation following the allegations made by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
The MP alleged that the National Food Buffer Stock Company collaborated with a company called Lamens Investments Africa Limited to distribute the expired rice.
He further claimed that the buffer stock’s storage facility in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, was used to repackage expired rice imported from India.
The MP added that the rice expired in December 2023 and was repatriated in locally produced sacks labelled “ECOWAS” and “Made in Ghana rice,” but with no expiry date.
Responding to this, the MoE said: “We take these allegations seriously and, as a matter of urgency, have commenced a full investigation.”
According to the Ministry, it had engaged the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) and the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) on the matter.
“Together, we have launched a thorough investigation into the issues raised by Hon. Ablakwa,” it added.
Meanwhile, the Ministry has assured students, parents, guardians, and the Ghanian public that protecting the health of students remains its priority.
“Rest assured, we will pursue this matter to the end and provide updates to the public as our investigation progresses,” it added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
