Zamfara kicks off pilot school feeding scheme to bring children back to class

In a major effort to address child hunger, reduce poverty, and improve school enrollment, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has launched a new pilot school feeding programme aimed at transforming education access across the state.

The initiative is closely aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The feat was made possible  by Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding (OSSAP-SF), who has been at the forefront of driving inclusive policies for vulnerable children nationwide.

“This programme is not only about feeding children—it’s about restoring dignity, improving access to education, and fighting poverty,” Governor Lawal declared.

“We are proud to be working with visionary leaders like Dr. Yetunde Adeniji to deliver on our shared promise.”

The initiative is being implemented with the backing of key development organizations, including the World Bank (AGILE), UNICEF, the International Center for Economic Development (ICED), and FINPACT Development Foundation.

Dr. Adeniji, who has identified out-of-school children across all 14 local government areas in Zamfara, emphasized the importance of sustainable interventions in reversing educational setbacks.

“Together, we are ensuring that no child is left behind — nourishing minds and bodies one plate at a time. This is what impact looks like. This is Renewed Hope in Action,” she stressed.