Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received Dr. Princess Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme Manager of the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, at the Lagos State Government Secretariat in Lagos House Ikeja.
Eko Hot News reports that the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Lagos State and the Federal Government on child welfare, nutrition, and school feeding initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of public school students.
Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated the state’s commitment to ensuring that students remain well-nourished, healthy, and better positioned to learn effectively in school.
He noted that child nutrition remains a key priority of the Lagos State Government as part of broader efforts to improve education outcomes and human capital development.
According to him, aligning state policies with national programmes helps to strengthen impact and expand coverage for vulnerable children across Lagos.
He emphasized that sustainable school feeding programmes play a critical role in supporting families and improving school attendance and performance.
The Governor also highlighted the importance of partnerships with federal initiatives such as the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme.
The programme, coordinated under the Federal Government’s social investment framework, is designed to provide daily nutritious meals to public primary school pupils across Nigeria.
Dr. Princess Aderemi Adebowale commended Lagos State for its continued support and active participation in child welfare and nutrition-focused programmes.
She noted that collaboration with state governments remains essential to achieving the objectives of the national school feeding initiative.
She explained that the programme not only improves nutrition but also supports local farmers and boosts community-level economic activity.
Both parties discussed strategies to improve efficiency, accountability, and expanded reach of the school feeding programme across Lagos State schools.
Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to deepen cooperation with federal agencies to enhance service delivery in the education and social development sectors.
He stressed that investing in children remains one of the most important foundations for sustainable development and future prosperity.
The Governor also expressed appreciation for ongoing efforts aimed at improving child welfare and reducing malnutrition among school-aged children.
Officials at the meeting noted that strengthened collaboration will further enhance the effectiveness of social intervention programmes in the state.
Eko Hot News observes that Lagos State continues to prioritize education, health, and nutrition as part of its long-term development agenda.
The engagement reflects ongoing efforts by both state and federal authorities to ensure inclusive growth and improved quality of life for Nigerian children.
