Female caterers working under the School Feeding Program at Dunkwa/Abontsen D/A Basic School in the Ekumfi District have voiced strong concerns over low salaries, delayed payments, and unfair treatment from their supervisors and employers.
According to the workers, they are paid only GHC150 a month—an amount they describe as “disheartening and disrespectful” considering the amount of work and dedication they put into preparing daily meals for schoolchildren. They explained that despite pleading with their supervisor and employer for a GHC50 increase to raise their salary to GHC200, their request was rejected without any consideration.
Some of the caterers alleged that the supervisor and employer have taken advantage of the lack of job opportunities in the community to exploit and abuse them financially.
“They know there are no jobs here, so they use that against us. They treat us as if we have no choice but to accept whatever they give us,” one worker lamented.
Aside from the low pay, the caterers also complained about constant delays in salary payments, saying they often receive their money only after the school term has ended. This situation, they said, makes it extremely difficult for them to take care of their families and manage daily expenses.
They are therefore appealing to the district education authorities and the district coordinators of the School Feeding Program to urgently address their plight by ensuring better pay, timely payment, and fair treatment.
The situation at Dunkwa/Abontsen D/A Basic School reflects a broader problem affecting many school feeding caterers across the country who continue to call for equity, respect, and improved welfare in the program.
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