FG Allocates N100bn To School Feeding In 2024 Budget

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that the 2024 budget includes a N100 billion allocation for the restart of the school feeding programmes.

Tinubu stated this on Monday during the signing of the 2024 appropriation bill into law at the State House in Abuja.

The President stated that the provision will serve as a stimulant to encourage attendance in schools and reduce the number of out-of-school children.

“One of the priority areas of the bill just passed is the N100 billion provision for the feeding of school children. I believe that is a stimulant that will encourage school enrolment and also address malnutrition among school children.

“I will be meeting with local governments and administrations at the sub-national levels so that we can collaborate and jointly implement an all-inclusive programme,” the President said.

The President also confirmed that the budget, christened “Renewed Hope” is anchored on reducing the recurrent expenditure, but increasing capital expenditure.

Osun Defender reports that 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.