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President John Dramani Mahama has directed all public schools in Ghana, from basic to tertiary levels, to purchase only rice, maize, chicken, and eggs produced locally, as part of the “Buy Ghana, Eat Ghana” policy.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the directive while presenting the 2026 Budget, explaining that the policy aims to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural sector, guarantee income for local farmers, and encourage increased domestic food production.
The directive impacts thousands of educational institutions, including primary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools participating in the Free SHS Programme.
To ensure compliance, the government has tasked key agencies, including the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), School Feeding Programme, Free Secondary Education Secretariat, and the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFBC). NAFBC will play a central role in bulk purchases and distributing locally produced rice and maize to schools.
The policy is expected to stabilize markets for four key commodities: rice, maize, chicken, and eggs. By guaranteeing demand for these locally produced goods, the government aims to reduce reliance on imports, protect farmers from price volatility, and boost production in the agricultural sector.
