Dr Zenator Agyemang Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, is calling on large corporations and public institutions to prioritise the establishment of affordable, on-site food services for their staff.
Addressing Parliament, Dr Rawlings highlighted a growing concern: many low-income workers are forced to rely on informal roadside vendors for their daily meals.
This lack of internal infrastructure, she argued, inadvertently pushes employees toward unregulated food sources, raising significant health and safety risks.
She pointed to successful examples such as the Rollings Canteen and the Opebia House food court.
According to the MP, these models prove that providing hygienic, low-cost dining options directly correlates with higher employee productivity, a healthier workforce, and more organised urban spaces.
Dr Rawlings is now urging regulatory bodies to create formal guidelines that require large-scale organisations to integrate cafeterias or food courts into their building plans.
She noted that such a shift would not only improve employee well-being but also align with broader urban planning goals and local compliance standards.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Rawlings emphasised the need for affordable food options for workers, citing the plight of low-income earners who are forced to seek food from informal vendors on roadsides and pavements, exposing themselves to health risks and safety concerns.”
The MP’s proposal arrives at a critical time as Ghana faces rising urban pressures and food security concerns.
By bringing the private sector and civil society into the fold, Dr Rawlings hopes to establish a policy framework that treats worker nutrition as a fundamental component of institutional planning.
Her remarks have already triggered a wider debate among her colleagues in Parliament regarding the social responsibilities of large employers and their
By: Boshyeba Afriyie/Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
