The Federal Government will relaunch the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP) on May 29, targeting 10 million public school pupils in Primary 1-3. The programme aims to provide nutritious, locally sourced meals daily.
Programme Objectives
The initiative seeks to:
– Increase school enrolment by 20% and academic performance by 15% by the end of 2025
– Reduce child malnutrition and improve retention rates
– Boost local agricultural economies and empower women, youth, and smallholder farmers
Programme Features
The programme will feature QR-coded supply chains, real-time tracking, and collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to register and monitor beneficiaries. Nutritionists and health professionals will assess food quality and monitor pupil wellbeing.
Funding and Impact
The programme is backed by a ₦100 billion allocation in the 2025 budget. It aims to reduce rural poverty by 40% and reinforce the government’s commitment to human capital development and poverty alleviation.