Lagos, Federal Government Launch School Breakfast Programme for Primary Pupils
The Lagos State Government and the Federal Government have launched the Adopt-a-School: Snacks for Thought – PBAT FEEDS initiative to provide healthy breakfast meals for primary school pupils. The programme, launched on Tuesday at the Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), is part of the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme. It aims to improve school attendance, help pupils concentrate in class and boost their academic performance. Speaking at the event, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, described the programme as an investment in the future of Nigerian children. She said the Lagos State Government would continue to work with the Federal Government, private organisations, development partners and other well-meaning Nigerians to improve the welfare of schoolchildren. According to her, government cannot meet all the needs of the people alone, adding that partner...
