The Federal Government has initiated discussions with the United Arab Emirates and Kaduna State to explore potential partnerships for its school feeding program.
The government aims to expand the program’s reach and support marginalized children.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on School Feeding, Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, confirmed that a delegation met with UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Alshamsi, and Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, at the 52nd UAE National Day celebration in Abuja on Monday.
Adeniji expressed gratitude for the positive responses from Ambassador Alshamsi and Governor Sani, stating that they have pledged their full support for the humanitarian cause.
“We met with His Excellency Salem Saeed Alshamsi Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates alongside the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani and the North Central Woman Leader of the APC, Princess Zara Audu on the occasion of the 52nd United Arab Emirates National Day.
“We are happy to say the Kaduna State Government is ready to assist the programme (school feeding) in every way possible. The governor takes great pride in the programme saying Kaduna was one of the best states designated for such a programme. They pride themselves and want to continue to be the best in line with our school feeding programme, the statement read.
The UAE Ambassador commended the school feeding program and applauded the efforts of the Federal Government in addressing the country’s challenges.
