The Federal Government of Nigeria will relaunch its Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP) on May 29, 2025.
This date marks President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office.
Feeding Programme Targets 10 Million Children
The relaunch was announced by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja.
The programme aims to combat child hunger and boost school enrolment nationwide.
Sununu highlighted that the initiative will deliver daily nutritious meals to children in Primary One to Three.
Meals will be prepared using locally sourced ingredients, supporting smallholder farmers and local economies.
Goals: Reduce Hunger, Boost Enrolment and Academic Performance
According to Sununu, RH-NHGSFP is designed to:
- Improve school enrolment by 20%
- Increase academic performance by 15% by 2025
- Reduce malnutrition across Nigeria
- Empower women and farming communities
The programme’s relaunch comes amid projections that over 30 million Nigerians may face hunger in the coming year.
Community Involvement and Transparency Key to Success
Sununu stressed the importance of transparency, accountability, and community participation.
He called for active parental involvement, training for cooks, and strong local ownership.
Strong Stakeholder Support
Private companies like Tetra Pak and NGOs such as the AMA Foundation have pledged support.
The government has also committed to reforms, improved monitoring, and collaborative partnerships to ensure sustainability.
N100 Billion Allocated for 2025 Rollout
Dr. Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme Manager of RH-NHGSFP, said ₦100 billion has been allocated in the 2025 budget to scale the programme.
She emphasized the dual goal of feeding children and empowering women, youth, and farmers through sustainable, inclusive practices.
Technology and Innovation for Greater Impact
The updated RH-NHGSFP will feature:
- QR-coded supply chains
- Real-time tracking
- Nutrition monitoring
- Quality control by health professionals
Beneficiaries will be registered via the National Identity Management Commission to ensure proper tracking and impact measurement.
A Turning Point in Fighting Hunger and Inequality
Dr. Badamasi Lawal, CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), described the relaunch as a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s fight against child hunger and inequality.
Represented by Dr. Binta Musa, he urged all stakeholders to unite for a healthier and more inclusive future for children.
Aligning with Global Development Goals
The meeting concluded with a call for strategic partnerships to align the feeding programme with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
