By Seyi Babalola
President Bola Tinubu said on Monday that the 2024 budget contains N100 billion for school feeding programs.
He made this comment at the State House in Abuja during the signing of the 2024 appropriation bill into law.
Tinubu noted that the provision will act as a motivator to increase school attendance and lessen the problem of out-of-school children.
“One of the priority areas of the bill we just passed is the N100 billion provision for the feeding of schoolchildren. I believe that is a stimulant that will encourage school enrollment and also address malnutrition among schoolchildren.
“I will be meeting with local government at sub-national levels so that we can collaborate and jointly implement an all-inclusive programme,” the President said.
The President also confirmed that the budget, christened “Renewed Hope” is anchored on reducing the recurrent expenditure, but increasing capital expenditure.
