The federal government has announced plans to relaunch the previously suspended school feeding programme.
This was disclosed by Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Alternative Education.
The meeting, held on Thursday, was pivotal in addressing the pressing issue of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
According to a statement released by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, the government is poised to ensure that adequate resources are allocated to support and sustain various educational programmes.
“Through a lineup of initiatives, every child will be provided with access to quality education,” Edun assured.
The minister emphasized the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to education, highlighting the strategic initiatives aimed at enriching the national budget to facilitate these programs.
He stated, “These initiatives would positively impact the national budget by providing sufficient resources to support and sustain the educational programmes.”
A key highlight of the meeting was the announcement of the imminent relaunch of the ‘Home-Grown School Feeding Programme.’ This initiative is designed to enhance school attendance by providing nutritious meals to students.
Edun elaborated on the benefits, noting, “Feeding children at school would not only improve their health and well-being but also incentivise them to remain in school, thereby reducing the number of out-of-school children.”
The minister further detailed the government’s dedication to addressing critical educational issues through innovative measures such as the “Secretariat for Financing Safe Schools” and the “Home-Grown School Feeding Program.”
He added, “As the government continues to prioritise education, Nigeria’s future generations can expect improved access to quality learning, setting the stage for a brighter, and more prosperous tomorrow.”
