In a demonstration of its unwavering dedication to the well-being and education of its children, a high-level delegation from Zamfara State, led by the Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor, Honourable Mouktar Lugga M.O.N, and the State Coordinator of the National Home Grown School Feeding Program (NHGSFP), Hon. Aliyu Jibril Guraguri, paid a visit to the Special Adviser to the President on School Feeding.
The visit was aimed at reiterating the importance of the School Feeding Program in Zamfara State and to reaffirm the state government’s commitment to the program’s success. The delegation highlighted the significant impact of the program on the state’s education sector, particularly in improving enrollment, attendance, and retention rates among pupils.
The School Feeding Program, which is a federal government initiative, aims to provide nutritious meals to pupils in public primary schools across the country. In Zamfara State, the program has been instrumental in promoting education and reducing poverty among vulnerable households. By providing a free meal to pupils in public primary schools, the program has not only improved the health and well-being of the children but also encouraged parents to send their children to school, thereby reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.
During the visit, the Chief of Staff and the State Coordinator emphasized the need for continued support and collaboration between the federal and state governments to ensure the program’s sustainability and effectiveness. They also commended the federal government for its efforts in implementing the program and pledged to continue working closely with the federal government to ensure its success in the state.
The Special Adviser to the President on School Feeding commended the Zamfara State government for its commitment to the program and pledged to continue working closely with the state to ensure its success. She emphasized the importance of the program in promoting education and reducing poverty among vulnerable households and encouraged the state government to continue prioritizing the program.
The visit was a testament to the Zamfara State government’s dedication to improving the lives of its citizens, particularly children, and its commitment to prioritizing education as a key driver of development. The state government’s commitment to the School Feeding Program is a demonstration of its resolve to ensure that every child in the state has access to quality education and a nutritious meal, which is essential for their growth and development.
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