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Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Hon. John Dumelo, has donated 500 bags of rice to the University of Ghana to support its food bank initiative aimed at helping financially vulnerable students.
The donation, consisting of 5kg bags of rice, was presented on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to the Dean of Students, Professor Rosina Kyeremanten.
The University of Ghana launched the food bank earlier this year to provide food support to students struggling with daily nutrition due to financial hardship. The initiative forms part of efforts to combat rising food insecurity on campus amid increasing cost of living.
Announcing the gesture on his official Facebook page, Mr. Dumelo wrote, “This morning I donated 500 5kg bags of rice to the University of Ghana through the Dean of Students, Prof. Rosina Kyeremanten. The food bank initiative was launched by UG to help financially vulnerable students who find it hard to sometimes have 3 square meals on campus.”
The donation has drawn widespread praise across social media, with many lauding Dumelo’s continued commitment to student welfare. As a legislator representing the university community and a deputy minister, he has been vocal about the need for sustainable strategies to address youth food insecurity in tertiary institutions.
Professor Kyeremanten described the donation as timely and deeply impactful. “This support will go a long way to ensure that no student goes hungry while pursuing their education,” she said.
