Government confirms uninterrupted food supply to Senior High Schools under the Free SHS programme throughout the 2025 academic year, reinforcing student welfare and learning stability across Ghana.
The government has confirmed that Senior High Schools across the country experienced a stable and uninterrupted supply of food throughout the 2025 academic year under the Free Senior High School programme.
President made this disclosure during the 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered before , where he outlined key developments in the education sector and assessed progress made in implementing government policy commitments.
According to the President, the steady supply of quality food to schools formed an essential part of efforts to sustain student welfare and preserve the stability of the country’s flagship secondary education programme.
Food Supply Key to Student Welfare
The feeding component of the remains one of the most critical elements supporting students enrolled in public Senior High Schools. With thousands of learners living on campus in boarding facilities, consistent food provision plays a central role in maintaining student health, discipline, and concentration in the classroom.
Authorities noted that uninterrupted food supply across schools during the academic year ensured that students could pursue their studies without disruption arising from logistical or supply challenges.
Education administrators have long emphasised that reliable feeding arrangements contribute significantly to maintaining calm and orderly learning environments in secondary schools.
Government Commitment to Programme Stability
Since its introduction, the Free SHS programme has expanded access to secondary education across Ghana, significantly increasing enrolment in public Senior High Schools. However, the growth in student numbers has also placed additional pressure on school infrastructure, feeding arrangements, and administrative systems.
Officials from the say maintaining stable food supply in schools has therefore become a priority area in the management of the programme.
The government’s confirmation that food supply remained steady throughout the 2025 academic year signals efforts to address concerns previously raised about occasional supply delays in some institutions.
Supporting Academic Stability
Education policy analysts observe that food security within boarding schools influences student attendance, concentration, and overall academic performance. When feeding arrangements function effectively, school authorities can focus their attention on academic delivery, discipline, and student development.
A reliable feeding system also reduces pressure on parents who might otherwise be required to supplement school provisions for their children.
Free SHS as a Pillar of National Education Policy
The continues to serve as one of the most significant social interventions in Ghana’s education system. The policy aims to remove financial barriers that historically prevented many students from accessing secondary education.
Government officials maintain that ensuring the welfare of students through stable feeding arrangements forms part of a broader strategy to preserve the integrity and sustainability of the programme.
As authorities continue to strengthen systems supporting the Free SHS policy, maintaining consistent food supply in schools remains central to safeguarding student welfare and promoting uninterrupted learning across the country.
