Adutwum: Students in public schools to enjoy free chocolate beverages

In 2017 President Akufo-Addo promised to initiate a programme which would ensure that every student receives free chocolate or some other free cocoa product every day

Fred Dzakpata April 21, 2022

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Students in selected state-run schools in Ghana will soon enjoy free supply of chocolate beverages to boost their nutrition, the Ministry of Education has said.

The announcement comes after the ministry signed a memorandum of understanding with Niche Confectionery Ghana Ltd to distribute chocolate drinks to students.

The partnership will help make a reality President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s vision of ensuring that every child has access to a daily cocoa beverage.

“The nutrition of every child in school remains one of our priorities at the Ministry of Education,” Education Minister Yaw Osei Adutwum wrote, in a post on Facebook.

Minister of Education with official of Niche Confectionary Ghana Ltd — The Minister of Education with officials from Niche Confectionery Ltd

In 2017, President Akufo-Addo promised to initiate a programme to ensure that every schoolchild receives free chocolate or a free cocoa-based product every day.

Below is the full post by the Minister of Education:

Fred Dzakpata

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