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The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education has handed over 27,000 bags of rice to its partners implementing the Homegrown School Feeding Programme.
The handing-over ceremony took place in the Ministry’s conference room in Freetown.
These donations come from the Chinese Government (20,369 bags) and ECOWAS (350 metric tons, equivalent to 7,000 bags). From the Chinese support, 40% will go to Plan International, 40% to Women United for Progress, and 20% to the World Food Programme.
From the ECOWAS donation, 100 bags will support boarding homes, while the remaining 6,900 bags will be shared equally between Plan International and Women United for Progress
Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Plan International, World Food Programme, and Women United for Progress for the distribution of 27,369 bags of rice in support of our National School Feeding Program.
“I want to assure the public that we have put in place a robust monitoring mechanism to guarantee transparency and accountability. With guidance from our Internal Auditor, and with oversight from the Fourth Estate, Civil Society Organizations, and the Anti-Corruption Commission, we are ensuring that every bag reaches its intended beneficiaries.” Minister Conrad Sackey stated.
He further stated that, School feeding remains a critical pillar of our education agenda. When we feed a child, we strengthen attendance, concentration, and performance. “We remain committed to working with our partners to ensure that no learner is left behind.”
