“The WFP’s $9M charge for $21 million food distribution is totally unappealing. Minister Tarpeh explained to the Senate that of the USD$30 million, USD$20 million will go to food cost while USD$9 million will go toward the operational cost. Minister Tarpeh explained to the Senate that of the USD$30 million, USD$20 million will go to food cost while USD$9 million will go toward the operational cost. Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, chair of the Food Distribution Committee told FPA, she will write the executive requesting the contract. This safeguards the quality of WFP food as well as ensures that tendering processes do not distort local markets.

Source: Front Page Africa June 16, 2020 06:22 UTC