The Federal Government has announced its intention to integrate the Almajiri system into the national school feeding program.
Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Home-Grown School Feeding, revealed this during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Jigawa State.
The purpose of the visit was to inform the Governor about the Federal Government’s plans to extend the national school feeding program to Almajiri schools. Dr. Adeniji emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring adequate nutrition for schoolchildren nationwide.
In response, Governor Umar Namadi expressed gratitude for the visit and commended President Tinubu for endorsing the continuation of the program. He highlighted the success and positive impact of the school feeding initiative in Jigawa State.
“In Jigawa, we know the benefit of the program, and we are eager to see it coming back,” he said.
He assured all the necessary support for the success of the program.
