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In a move to combat child hunger, boost school enrollment, and reduce the number of out-of-school children, the Governor of Zamfara state, Dauda Lawal has officially launched the Zamfara State Pilot School Feeding Programme.
According to a statement by the Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the President on School Feeding on Friday, the milestone was made possible through the coordination of Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding.
“This program is not only about feeding children—it’s about restoring dignity, improving access to education, and fighting poverty.
“We are proud to be working with visionary leaders like Dr. Yetunde Adeniji to deliver on our shared promise,” Lawal declared.
The programme is supported by key development partners including the World Bank, UNICEF, International Center for Economic Development, FINPACT Development Foundation
Yetunde who identified out-of-school children in 14 local councils of the state, she assured that through sustainable pilot interventions, the collaboration will mark a turning point in Zamfara’s education sector.
“Together, we are ensuring that no child is left behind — nourishing minds and bodies one plate at a time. This is what impact looks like. This is Renewed Hope in Action,” she stressed.
