President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that his administration has set aside N100 billion allocation for the school feeding programmes.
He made this statement during the signing of the 2024 appropriation bill into law in the State House in Abuja.
Tinubu stated that the provision will serve as a stimulant to encourage attendance in schools and reduce the problem of out-of-school children.
The president explained that it is one of the priority areas of the bill and noted that he would meet with local government at sub-national levels to collaborate and jointly implement an all-inclusive programme.
The President also confirmed that the budget, christened “Renewed Hope” is anchored on reducing the recurrent expenditure, but increasing capital expenditure.
Earlier in December, President Tinubu ordered the reintroduction of the school feeding programme and mandated its transfer from the Humanitarian Ministry to the Education Ministry.
The programme, previously 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.
