The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of funds for the purchase of perishable food items for Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) across the country.
In a letter dated July 15, 2026, and addressed to all Regional Directors of Education, GES said the funds cover the period from March 1, 2026, to September 4, 2026, for SHS 2 and SHS 3 students.
The directive, signed by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Quality and Assurance, Munawaru Issahaque (PhD), on behalf of the Director-General, instructed Regional Directors to notify heads of the affected schools that the funds had already been transferred into their respective accounts.
According to the statement, “Management of Ghana Education Service wishes to inform all Regional Directors to notify Heads of Senior High and Senior High Technical Schools that, perishables for schools from 1st March, 2026 to 4th September, 2026, for SHS 2 and 3 students, have been transferred to the various accounts of the Senior High and Senior High Technical Schools.”
GES also reminded school authorities to comply with the necessary accountability procedures by submitting official receipts for the funds received.
The letter stated, “Heads of Senior High and Senior High Technical Schools are reminded to send official receipts of the funds received to the Director General, GES, through their Regional Accountants.”
The Service expressed confidence in the continued cooperation of stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of the directive
Read the statement below:
