x

FG feeds 194,707 pupils in Enugu

No fewer than 194,707 pupils in Enugu State have continued to benefit from the ongoing Federal Government National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme.

The Programme Manager in the state, Mr Ifeanyi Onah, disclosed this to newsmen in Enugu on Friday.

It would be recalled that National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme was an initiative of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration designed to fight poverty and malnutrition among children.

The programme entails feeding of pupils daily, increase pupils’ enrolment and class attendance nationwide.

Onah said that the federal government had also engaged about 2,230 cooks currently in the ongoing programme in the state.

He noted that Enugu state was among the first set of states that joined the exercise by fulfilling all the conditions in 2016.

According to him, the programme has been running hitch-free in the state and gained a lot of acceptance and applause from the people.

“I will applaud Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for ensuring that Enugu State was among the states in the country to benefit in the first batch of the scheme.

“This pragmatic and futuristic step taken by Gov. Ugwuanyi is yielding a lot of fruits, which has impacted much on our children and the pupils’ primary school system.

“The programme is currently running smoothly and without any hitch in the state,’’ he said. (NAN)

Hot this week

Awful and Outplayed – Why Arne Slot Must Look Inward to End Liverpool’s Slump

Liverpool manager Arne Slot blamed tactical adjustments from opponents...

Kano Speaker Falgore Hails Kwankwaso as a Beacon of Hope on His Birthday

By Jabiru Hassan, KanoThe Speaker of the Kano State...

CSO Urges State Governors to Emulate Jigawa Governor, Approve Advance Payment for 2026 Hajj

By Jabiru HassanIndependent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil...

North-Central APC Forum Backs Mutfwang, Rejects Plateau APC Leaders’ Move to Block Defection

By Israel Adamu, JosThe North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Nasarawa Farmers Triple Rice Yields with Climate-Smart Farming Innovations

By Abel Zwanke, LafiaFarmers in Nasarawa State have recorded...

Ex-Liverpool Star Explains Why Arsenal Won’t Win the Premier League This Season

Arsenal’s blistering start to the season has reignited hopes...

Ruben Amorim’s Tactical Shift Could Earn Manchester United £24 Million

Ruben Amorim’s bold decision to deploy a striker-less formation...

NGO Trains Plateau Judges, Security Operatives on Enforcement of Child Rights Law 2005

By Israel Adamu, JosThe Child Protection Network (CPN), Plateau...

CACOL Commends Federal Government for Removing Nigeria from FATF Grey List

By Jabiru HassanThe Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership...

North-Central APC Forum Backs Mutfwang, Rejects Plateau APC Leaders’ Resolution

By Israel Adamu, JosThe North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img