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    FG To Relaunch School Feeding Programme In May, Targeting 10 Million Pupils

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    The Federal Government will relaunch the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP) on May 29, 2025, as part of events marking President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. The initiative, under the supervision of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, targets the daily feeding of 10 million public school pupils in Primary 1–3 with nutritious, locally sourced meals.

    Key objectives of the programme include:

    Increasing school enrolment by 20% and academic performance by 15% by the end of 2025.

    Reducing child malnutrition, improving retention rates, and boosting local agricultural economies.

    Empowering women, youth, cooks, and smallholder farmers through targeted training, job creation, and inclusive practices.

    According to Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Sununu:

    “Our mission is to feed every public school pupil in Primary One to Three, nurturing their potential and building the nation’s future. This initiative is a major step toward fighting hunger, malnutrition, and low school enrolment across the country.”

    The programme is backed by a ₦100 billion allocation in the 2025 budget. Major upgrades include QR-coded supply chains, real-time tracking for improved transparency, and collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to register and monitor all beneficiaries. Nutritionists and health professionals will also assess food quality and monitor pupil wellbeing.

    By prioritizing local sourcing—particularly through women-led cooperatives—the RH-NHGSFP seeks to reduce rural poverty by 40% while reinforcing President Tinubu’s broader commitment to human capital development and poverty alleviation.

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