Dr. Clement Apaak, the official overseeing food distribution to Senior High Schools (SHS) amid ongoing shortages, has disclosed that military trucks are being deployed to deliver food supplies as part of a nationwide effort to ease the crisis.

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Speaking in an interview, the Builsa South MP revealed that the food distribution was initiated by President John Mahama to ensure all public secondary schools and TVET institutions receive essential supplies without delay.“We are dealing with all the secondary schools, about 900 or more schools, including TVET institutions,” he stated, emphasizing the broad scope of the initiative.

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He outlined that the distribution would commence in Greater Accra, with plans to extend to all regions in the coming days.Mr. Apaak clarified that the operation is being coordinated by key state institutions, including the Chief of Staff’s Office, Parliament, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ghana Education Service, with security playing a crucial role.“The Flagstaff House is coordinating this assignment.

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Military trucks are being used to move the food, supported by trucks from the Ghana Police Service and private volunteers who have offered their trucks free of charge,” he explained.To prevent any disruptions, Mr. Apaak issued a stern warning against interference with the food deliveries.“Let no one attack any truck or think that these food items are being smuggled.

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There will be security escorts accompanying the rice from Tema warehouses to the various destinations. Should anybody try to interfere, the law will deal with them.”The nationwide distribution exercise comes as rising food shortages in secondary schools have sparked concern among education stakeholders.Mr.

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Apaak assured the public that the security measures in place would ensure the uninterrupted delivery of food supplies to all targeted institutions.“This is a directive from the President, and we are taking security very seriously. Nobody should try to interfere with this process,” he cautioned.He urged all stakeholders to cooperate fully and promised regular updates on the progress of the distribution.

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“This is a collective effort to address a critical issue, and we will ensure the food reaches its intended destinations without delay or interruption,” he concluded.

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