President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the 2024 budget includes 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 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 programmed
and mandated its transfer from the Humanitarian Ministry to the Education Ministry.
Reports say that the programmed which 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.