The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has released GH¢199.47 million to settle outstanding payments owed to suppliers of perishable goods under the Free Senior High School (FSHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.
In a statement dated April 20, 2026, GETFund said the amount, disbursed through three cheques, is intended to clear arrears owed to service providers supplying food items to schools across the country.
“The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has released three cheques totalling GH¢199,471,691 this afternoon to settle outstanding payments for perishable supplies,” the statement said.
According to the Fund, the payments cover debts owed to suppliers under the Free SHS programme from October to February, while arrears for TVET institutions span October to December.
The release comes at a critical time, following growing concerns over food shortages in some second-cycle institutions due to delayed payments to vendors.
School heads, particularly members of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), had in recent days warned that disruptions in the supply of perishables were affecting feeding operations in several schools.
GETFund said the latest payment demonstrates the government’s commitment to honouring obligations to service providers who support feeding and logistics under the two flagship education programmes.
“This payment reaffirms the government’s commitment to honouring obligations to service providers who support feeding and logistics for FSHS and TVET institutions nationwide,” the statement added.
Officials believe the disbursement will reduce pressure on suppliers and help ensure the uninterrupted supply of essential food items to students.
“The release is expected to ease operational pressures on suppliers and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential perishable items to students under both programs,” GETFund noted.
The Fund further pledged to maintain timely payments and continue working with stakeholders to strengthen education service delivery across the country.
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