The Bola Tinubu-led federal government is set to relaunch the suspended school feeding programme.
The minister of finance and the coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun,said the government would ensure adequate resources are available to support and sustain educational programmes across the country.
The minister spoke on Thursday when the house of representatives committee on alternative education visited him, according to a statement by Mohammed Manga, director of information and public relations at the ministry of finance.
Edun said the meeting was held to address the pressing issue of out-of-school children in Nigeria, providing a platform for the minister to outline the government’s financial strategies and programmes aimed at tackling the challenge.
He said through a lineup of initiatives, every child will be provided with access to quality education.
The minister said these initiatives would “positively impact the national budget by providing sufficient resources to support and sustain the educational programs”.
Edun also announced the upcoming relaunch of the ‘Home-Grown School Feeding Program’ — an initiative designed to increase school attendance by providing meals to students.
“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,” Edun said.
The minister said the government is dedicated to tackling critical issues through innovative initiatives like the “secretariat for financing safe schools” and the “home-grown school feeding program”.
“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,” Edun added.
