Lagos, Renewed Hope Initiative Partner to Feed Public School Pupils

The Lagos State Government has partnered with the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme to launch a new initiative aimed at providing nutritious breakfast snacks to public primary school pupils and improving learning outcomes.

Speaking at a press conference on the initiative, themed “Adopt a School for Snacks for Thought – PBAT FEEDS,” the National Programme Manager, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, said the intervention is designed to ensure that no child is denied access to quality education because of hunger.

She explained that the programme seeks to address classroom hunger, improve concentration, boost school attendance, and enhance academic performance through support from communities and the private sector.

Princess Adebowale also unveiled a digital dashboard that will enable individuals, corporate organisations, and development partners to adopt schools and track the impact of their contributions.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, called on stakeholders to support local farmers who will supply food items for the programme.

She disclosed that the pilot phase will commence in Lagos, with thousands of pupils in selected public schools expected to benefit.

The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Tolani Ali-Balogun, said the initiative, scheduled for launch on June 30, will help address learning poverty and improve children’s educational development.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, urged corporate organisations and Nigerians to support the programme, describing it as an investment in the future of the nation’s children.