The Presidency has sought the support of the Kaduna State government to ensure the successful implementation of the national school feeding programme.
Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding, announced this during a meeting with the state’s Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Yusuf Liman, and the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna Inland Revenue Services (KADIRS), Jerry Adam. The meeting, as detailed in a statement released on Friday, aimed to discuss collaborative efforts for the programme.
Adeniji explained that the visit to Kaduna marked the beginning of the first phase of the Value for Money (VFM) Study in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). “We explored collaborative opportunities to advance educational initiatives and ensure sustainable progress in the school feeding program across the state,” she said.
The visit, which is part of the second stage of the nationwide VFM study, emphasizes the Presidency’s commitment to fostering dialogue and cooperation for the benefit of every child in Kaduna.
The VFM Research Program was initially launched in Osun State in May 2024. The project aims to maximize the impact of the school feeding program and ensure that the government achieves an optimum return on its investment.
In a discussion with the Executive Chairman of KADIRS, Jerry Adam, along with other key officials, the focus was on exploring avenues for synergy and cooperation to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the school feeding program.
“Together, we are working towards a future where every child has access to quality education and nutritional support,” Adeniji emphasized, highlighting the purpose of her visit to Kaduna.
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