President Bola Tinubu’s decision to allocate N100 billion for the school feeding programme has been praised by Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding.

The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement released by Adeniji’s media team in Abuja.

Tinubu revealed the budget allocation during the signing of the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law at the State House on Monday, emphasizing that the provision aims to boost school attendance and address the issue of out-of-school children.

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In a statement issued on Wednesday, Adeniji commended Tinubu for his empathy and compassion towards Nigerian children, describing the 2024 budget as a testament to the President’s dedication to the well-being and upliftment of the Nigerian people.

She expressed gratitude for the visionary decision to reintroduce the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme, emphasizing its positive impact on removing children from the streets and improving enrollment.

Adeniji assured Tinubu and Nigerians that the allocated funds would be used judiciously to realize the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope agenda.

She highlighted the importance placed on the initiative by the substantial allocation of funds in the 2024 budget.

During the signing ceremony, Tinubu stressed the significance of the N100 billion provision for school feeding, anticipating that it would encourage school enrollment and address malnutrition among school children.

He announced plans to collaborate with local governments at sub-national levels for the implementation of an all-inclusive programme.

The “Renewed Hope” budget, signed into law on January 1, is centered on reducing recurrent expenditure while increasing capital expenditure.

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In December, Tinubu directed the reintroduction of the school feeding programme, transferring its responsibility from the Humanitarian Ministry to the Education Ministry.

The program, previously halted under former President Muhammadu Buhari, aims to provide nutritious meals to pupils, promote attendance, and enhance learning.