The Presidency has solicited the support of the Kaduna State government towards the successful implementation of the school feeding programme.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding, Dr Yetunde Adeniji, made this known during a meeting with the state deputy governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Yusuf Liman, and the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna Inland Revenue Services, Jerry Adam, according to a statement released by her office on Friday.
Adeniji described the visit to Kaduna as a move to flag- off the first phase of the Value for Money Study, in partnership with GAIN.
“We explored collaborative opportunities to advance educational initiatives and ensure sustainable progress in the school feeding program across the state.
“The visit which marks the second stage of the nationwide Value for Money (VFM) study underscores the presidency’s commitment to fostering dialogue and cooperation for the benefit of every child in Kaduna,” Adeniji said.
Recall that the launch of the VFM Research Program kicked off in Osun state in May 2024. The project aims to ensure the program delivers maximum impact for schoolchildren and ensure that optimum return on investment is delivered to the Government.
At the parley with the Executive Chairman of the KADIRS, Jerry Adam, along with Executive Directors and key officials, the deliberations focused on exploring avenues for synergy and cooperation to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the school feeding program.
“Together, we are working towards a future where every child has access to quality education and nutritional support,” she noted while underlining the essence of her working visit to Kaduna state.