General News of Monday, 13 November 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Coordinator of the School Feeding Programme, Gertrude Quashigah, has reportedly died. Born on February 1, 1960, in Dzelukope, Keta, in the Volta Region, Gertrude Quashigah was not only a distinguished personality in the hospitality industry, but she was also a key contributor to the Ghanaian food sector. Gertrude Quashigah, the wife of the late Major Courage E. K Quashigah (Rtd), a former minister in the John Agyekum Kufuor administration, graduated from Keta Secondary Senior High School and pursued further studies in her chosen field. During her tenure as the National Coordinator of the Ghana School Feeding Programme, Gertrude Quashigah played a pivotal role in ensuring that children nationwide had access to nutritious meals. The program aimed to boost school enrolment, attendance, and retention while enhancing the overall health and well-being of students.

Source: GhanaWeb November 13, 2023 08:04 UTC