Teacher Trainees in Colleges of Education to Be Served Only One Meal Daily as Finances Tighten.

Teacher Trainees in Colleges of Education to Receive Only One Daily Meal Due to Financial Challenges.

The Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) has introduced a major adjustment to the feeding arrangement for teacher trainees in public Colleges of Education, citing serious financial difficulties that have made the current system unsustainable.

In a statement issued on Monday, 16 June 2025, and addressed to the leadership of the Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG), PRINCOF acknowledged the government’s continued provision of a GH¢400 monthly feeding grant for each trainee. 

However, it explained that GH¢196 of this amount, representing GH¢8.00 per day , is allocated for student meals under an existing agreement between PRINCOF and TTAG.

Despite numerous efforts over the years to persuade TTAG to support an upward adjustment of the daily feeding rate, PRINCOF indicated that no consensus has been reached.

“Following thorough discussions involving all 47 public Colleges of Education, PRINCOF has determined that continuing with three meals a day on the GH¢8.00 daily allocation is no longer feasible,” the statement said.

Consequently, beginning Monday, 16 June 2025, trainees living on campus will be provided with only one hot meal each day.

According to PRINCOF, rising food costs and increased expenses related to food transportation and logistics have put significant strain on college finances, making it impossible to maintain the previous feeding structure.

The statement stressed that while ensuring proper nutrition remains a priority for trainees' wellbeing and academic success, the decision to revise the feeding arrangement was necessary to keep operations within financial limits.

PRINCOF assured that the move was carefully considered and aimed at safeguarding vital college services and maintaining the stability of the Colleges of Education. 

It further reiterated its readiness to work with TTAG, the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and other key stakeholders to explore sustainable ways to support trainee welfare.

“We value your cooperation and understanding as we implement this new measure to protect both the colleges and the teacher trainees we serve,” PRINCOF concluded.


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