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President Mahama Increases Daily Prisoner Feeding Allowance from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5

President John Mahama has directed an increase in the daily feeding grant for prisoners from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5. The decision aims to improve the welfare and nutrition of inmates across Ghana’s correctional facilities.

Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, confirmed the directive, highlighting its importance in enhancing living conditions within prisons. This increase will help ensure that prisoners receive better meals, contributing to their health and wellbeing.

The move reflects the government’s commitment to reforming the prison system and addressing challenges faced by inmates.

Nana Kwabena Adusei

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