{"id":108616,"date":"2025-12-26T18:46:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T18:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108616"},"modified":"2025-12-26T18:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T18:46:19","slug":"ges-condemns-alleged-theft-of-food-supplies-at-awaso-stem-shs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108616","title":{"rendered":"GES condemns alleged theft of food supplies at Awaso STEM SHS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has expressed strong disapproval over the alleged theft of food supplies meant for students at Awaso STEM Senior High School in the Western North Region.<\/p>\n

In a press statement signed by its Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, on December 26, the Service confirmed the arrest of the school\u2019s matron, Benedicta Nyamadi, and a cook, Rachel Kyeremeng.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has received reports regarding the arrest of the matron, Benedicta Nyamadi, and a cook, Rachel Kyeremeng, of Awaso STEM Senior High School in the Western North Region for the alleged theft of food supplies meant for students,\u201d the statement said<\/p>\n

GES strongly condemned the alleged act, stressing that it does not tolerate any form of misconduct that undermines student welfare.<\/p>\n

\u201cManagement asserts unequivocally that it does not condone any form of misconduct, abuse of office, or acts that compromise the welfare, nutrition, and well-being of students under its care,\u201d the statement noted, adding that \u201cthe alleged act, if proven, runs contrary to the ethical standards, professional conduct, and core values of the Service.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to GES, the case is currently under investigation by the Ghana Police Service, and the Service has pledged its full cooperation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe matter is currently under investigation by the Ghana Police Service. GES fully supports the ongoing investigations and will cooperate with all relevant state institutions to ensure that due process is followed,\u201d it stated.<\/p>\n

The Service further assured parents, guardians, and the public that systems are in place to prevent such incidents and that appropriate action will be taken where necessary.<\/p>\n

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\u201cManagement assures parents, guardians, and the general public that robust monitoring mechanisms are in place, and where lapses are identified, appropriate sanctions will be applied in accordance with the GES Code of Conduct and relevant laws of Ghana.\u201d<\/p>\n

READ ALSO: Awaso STEM SHS matron, cook remanded for allegedly stealing food items<\/p>\n

GES also urged all school staff to uphold integrity in the management of public resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage all school staff to uphold integrity and a strong sense of responsibility in the management of public resources,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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