Food Suppliers

Government Releases GH¢150M To Settle Arrears Of Food Suppliers
04 Apr

Government Releases GH¢150M To Settle Arrears Of Food Suppliers

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The government has released GH¢150 million to the Ministry of Education to settle the outstanding arrears owed the National Food Suppliers Association. Spokesperson for the National Food Suppliers Association, Kwaku Amedome confirmed this on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Thursday. This move comes after weeks after the Association threatened to picket at Finance Ministry if their demands were not met. But Mr. Amedome expressed gratitude to the government for responding promptly to their plea. He emphasized the importance of this disbursement in alleviating the financial strain faced by the association’s members. “We are grateful to the government for releasing the funds…
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Agric Minister Urged To Intervene In Picketing Food Suppliers’ Issues
06 Jul

Agric Minister Urged To Intervene In Picketing Food Suppliers’ Issues

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The Minister of Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong should intervene and solve the issues of the food suppliers who have been picketing at the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) over the non-payment of their arrears, General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) Nana Yaa Akyimpem Jantuah has said. “We must get to the bottom of this matter. I know Honourable Bryan Acheampong can get to the bottom of this matter, he should intervene and get to the bottom,” she said on the Big Issue on TV3 Thursday, July 6. The food suppliers say that they are owed two…
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Food Suppliers Spend Night At Buffer Stock Company Over GH¢270 Million Debt
05 Jul

Food Suppliers Spend Night At Buffer Stock Company Over GH¢270 Million Debt

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Members of the National Food Suppliers Association continue picketing at the National Buffer Stock Company as they slept at the premise to register their displeasure over the GH¢270 million debt owed them. The members of the Association say they will not vacate the premises until they are paid. Officials of the National Buffer Stock company are yet to comment on the issue. The National Food Suppliers Association commenced picketing at the premises of the National Food Buffer Stock Company on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Speaking to Starr News the spokesperson for the Association, Kweku Amedume stated that their action is…
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