Lagos Council Launches Federal School Feeding Program for 500 Pupils

The Ojodu Local Council Development Area has launched the Federal Government's PBAT FEEDS school feeding program, providing snacks to 500 pupils at Ojodu Primary School. This initiative is part of the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme and is implemented in partnership with the private sector.

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Today, we celebrate a meaningful initiative that reflects our commitment to the health and education of our pupils. The PBAT School Feeds Project is an investment in the future of our children, ensuring they are well-nourished and ready to learn.

The program, tagged 'Adopt A School – Snacks for Thought PBAT FEEDS,' aims to offer snacks to 500 pupils in one primary school within each council area for three days. Across Lagos State, approximately 30,000 pupils are targeted. The launch in Ojodu occurred simultaneously with the statewide rollout initiated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Lagos Island East Local Government.

Represented by the Supervisory Councillor for Education, Damilola Fayoyin, Ojodu Local Council Development Area Chairman David Odunmbaku highlighted the program as a reflection of President Bola Tinubu's dedication to the welfare of schoolchildren. "Today, we celebrate a meaningful initiative that reflects our commitment to the health and education of our pupils. The PBAT School Feeds Project is an investment in the future of our children, ensuring they are well-nourished and ready to learn," Odunmbaku stated.

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This initiative reflects our collective commitment to improving the health, well-being, and learning outcomes of our pupils through proper nutrition.

He further emphasized the program's role in improving health, well-being, and learning outcomes through proper nutrition. Odunmbaku extended gratitude to the Federal Government, Lagos State Government, Conference 57, Ojodu LCDA, and all partners for their collaboration. He encouraged the beneficiary pupils to remain focused on their studies and strive for excellence.

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I encourage our pupils to make the most of this opportunity by remaining focused on their studies and striving for excellence.

Kikelomo Alamu, speaking on behalf of the National Programme Manager, explained that the initiative ensures Nigerian children receive nutritious meals to support learning and healthy development. "The initiative by President Bola Tinubu is to create a country where every child has access to nutritious food that supports learning, healthy development and lifelong success through a sustainable partnership between government, communities, development partners and the private sector," she said. The program operates on the principle that well-nourished children learn better and become productive citizens.

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The initiative by President Bola Tinubu is to create a country where every child has access to nutritious food that supports learning, healthy development and lifelong success through a sustainable partnership between government, communities, development partners and the private sector.