The Federal Government has disclosed that the 2024 budget includes N100 billion allocation for school feeding programmes.
President Bola Tinubu stated this while signing the 2024 appropriation bill into law in the State House in Abuja.
He said the provision will serve as a stimulant to encourage attendance in schools and reduce the problem of out-of-school children.
“One of the key areas in the recently passed bill is the N100 billion allocation for school children’s feeding. I believe this will serve as an incentive for school enrollment and help tackle malnutrition among students.
“I will convene meetings with local governments at the sub-national level to collaborate and jointly implement a comprehensive program,” stated the President.
The President also confirmed that the budget, christened “Renewed Hope” is anchored on reducing the recurrent expenditure, but increasing capital expenditure.
Earlier in December, Tinubu ordered the reintroduction of the school feeding programme and mandated its transfer from the Humanitarian Ministry to the Education Ministry.
The programme, initiated and then later halted under former President Muhammadu Buhari, will now fall under the Education Ministry’s purview, aiming to not only provide nutritious meals to pupils but also encourage attendance and enhance learning.
