Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun has said that federal government plans to relaunch the suspended school feeding programme.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Minister said this on Thursday during a visit by House of Representatives committee on alternative education.
He said the government would ensure adequate resources are available to support and sustain educational programmes across the country.
Pressing issues like 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 was addressed during the meeting.
Edun reaffirmed federal government’s commitment to strengthening education, noting that every child will be provided with access to quality education through a lineup of initiatives.
The minister noted that these initiatives would “positively impact the national budget by providing sufficient resources to support and sustain the educational programs”.
Also, Edun announced the upcoming relaunch of ‘Home-Grown School Feeding Program’ — an initiative designed to increase school attendance by providing meals to students.
He said, “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 emphasised that the government is dedicated to tackling critical issues through innovative initiatives like “secretariat for financing safe schools” and “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.”
