Almajiris To Benefit From Federal Government’s School Feeding Program

Almajiris To Benefit From Federal Government’s School Feeding Program

The Federal Government has announced its intention to integrate the Almajiri system into the national school feeding initiative…….READ ALSO Tragedy Strikes As IED, Mistaken For Scrap Metal, Claims Lives Of 6 Almajiris In Borno

This revelation was made by Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Home-Grown School Feeding, during a courtesy visit to the Jigawa State Governor.

Dr. Adeniji explained that her visit aimed to inform the Governor about the Federal Government’s plans to extend the national school feeding program to Almajiri schools.

She emphasized President Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring adequate nutrition for schoolchildren across the country.

In response, Governor Umar Namadi expressed appreciation to the Senior Special Assistant for the visit and conveyed his gratitude to President Tinubu for supporting the program’s continuation.

The Governor acknowledged the success and benefits of the school feeding initiative in Jigawa State, pledging full support for its expansion.

Governor Namadi remarked, “In Jigawa, we recognize the advantages of the program, and we eagerly anticipate its return.”

Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, highlighted the parliament’s efforts to amend the Access to Higher Education Act 2023. This amendment aims to ensure equal opportunities for all Nigerian children to pursue a university education regardless of their economic circumstances.

Rep Kalu stressed the importance of addressing challenges in accessing quality education, mentioning initiatives like the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) and ongoing legislative amendments.

He emphasized the need for inclusivity and fairness in higher education, advocating for prioritizing skills acquisition over mere certification and leveraging technology to tackle societal issues.

Rep Kalu urged collaboration among academia, government, and industry to drive progress and prosperity.