The Abdullah Mahmood Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jigawa State Government to provide daily meals for 30 per cent of vulnerable children in the state.
According to the agreement, the beneficiaries include children living in Internally Displaced Persons camps, pupils in Almajiri schools, and children from the poorest communities who are not currently covered by existing school feeding programmes.
The partnership was facilitated by the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on School Feeding, Dr Yetunde Adeniji. A statement from her office explained that the initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on inclusive development, human capital growth, and sustainable partnerships.
“Beyond tackling malnutrition and promoting school enrollment and retention, the programme also empowers women and local farmers by integrating them into the supply chain,” the statement read.
Adeniji described the collaboration as “a new dawn where partnerships fuel progress and every Nigerian child is allowed to learn, thrive, and succeed.” She urged state governments to continue implementing school feeding initiatives to strengthen access to education and support vulnerable groups.
The statement further noted that the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, already in place across several states, continues to provide nutritious meals to public primary school pupils. The programme is designed to improve health and educational outcomes, increase enrollment, and support local farmers through the purchase of ingredients.
The new partnership in Jigawa is expected to complement these existing efforts by targeting children who are yet to benefit from such interventions.