{"id":16407,"date":"2023-10-31T21:57:23","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T21:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=16407"},"modified":"2023-10-31T21:59:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T21:59:59","slug":"school-feeding-fg-targets-over-10-million-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=16407","title":{"rendered":"School Feeding: FG Targets Over 10 Million Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, said the soon-to-be resuscitated National Home Grown School Feeding Programme will cater for over 10 million pupils across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on School Feeding, Dr. Yetunde Adeniji said this during a visit to an IDP camp at the Transitional Learning Center, Wassa, Abuja.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Presidential aide was at Wassa to inspect the school feeding program sponsored by a NGO, Maple Leaf Early Years Foundation, in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons.<\/span><\/p>\n

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She added that the school Feeding programme, would ensure that no child in each public school is left behind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Adeniji commended the program at Wassa for its demonstrable success in bolstering school enrollment and attendance rates.<\/span><\/p>\n

She said it is an instrumental force in the advancement of education, the alleviation of hunger, and the dismantling of the cycle of poverty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Adeniji said the school feeding initiative under the President’s renewed hope agenda is targeting pupils from primary one to three across Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Dr. Adeniji, the initiative resonates with the sentiment that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish and contribute to the nation’s development.<\/span><\/p>\n

She commended the efforts of the organization, saying it underscores the paramount importance of education and nutrition in the comprehensive development of every child, irrespective of their circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She affirmed that initiatives of this nature hold the power to effect substantial positive change in the lives of the most vulnerable citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the nation is exemplified by the Renewed Hope agenda. Within this framework, a vision is cast for a Nigeria wherein every child enjoys access to quality education and nutritious sustenance, regardless of their background or geographical location. Dr. Adeniji articulated that by investing in the youth today, a brighter and more prosperous future is being forged for the nation”, she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adeniji added that smallholder farmers will be engaged to supply foodstuff for the school feeding programme, as soon as it commences.<\/span><\/p>\n

While reiterating the objectives of the school feeding programme model, the SSA said the programme is aimed to increase resilience, promote equity, stimulate growth and poverty reduction.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The school feeding program stands as a transformative force in realizing the Renewed Hope vision. Beyond its immediate impact on addressing childhood nutrition, it serves as an incentive for families to prioritize education”, Dr. Adeniji said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She commended the NGO for doing all the needful to ensure school children are fed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adeniji also said the Federal Government has committed huge sum to the school feeding programme, which will be complemented by state governments.<\/span><\/p>\n

While calling for more collaborations with relevant agencies, Dr. Adeniji extended profound gratitude to NGOs like Plane, UNESCO and various stakeholders who have contributed to this noble endeavor.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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