Contrary to uninformed reports, the State Governments are NOT compelled to contribute to the scheme. Their contribution is welcome but not mandatory.
States will be active participants in the Home Grown School Feeding Programme, however, their counterpart funding is not required to start the programme's implementation. Willing states are however encouraged to complement the programme so it can reach more pupils.
This 1st phase of this programme will commence this year in 18 states. Three (3) from the six (6) geo political zones.
5.5 million school children will be fed for 200 school days in 18 states across Nigeria.
