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CHASS warns schools could shut over Free SHS feeding crisis
April 18, 2026
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CHASS warns schools could shut over Free SHS feeding crisis

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Key Points

  • CHASS warns secondary schools may close due to a lack of urgent financial support for feeding operations under the Free SHS programme.
  • A meeting convened by the Minister for Education to address the worsening food supply crisis ended in a stalemate.
  • The impasse stems from delays in funding for the procurement of perishable food items like vegetables, meat, and eggs.
  • A proposal for CHASS to independently procure perishable items, suggested by the minister, failed to gain consensus among stakeholders.
  • The crisis threatens to disrupt the academic calendar and WASSCE preparations for over 1.2 million students, with headteachers reportedly using personal funds to sustain meals.

Why This Matters

The potential closure of secondary schools under the Free SHS program directly jeopardizes the education of over 1.2 million Ghanaian students, impacting their academic future and national development goals. This crisis underscores critical financial and logistical challenges within a flagship government social intervention, raising concerns about its long-term sustainability and the stability of the education sector.

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