Fg release n3 7 billion to 9 states for homegrown school feeding programme
It appears that you're referring to a news article or press release about the Federal Government of Nigeria releasing N7 billion to 9 states for the Homegrown School Feeding Programme.
Here's a breakdown of the information:
- The Federal Government of Nigeria has released N7 billion (approximately $18.5 million USD) to 9 states for the implementation of the Homegrown School Feeding Programme.
- The programme aims to provide nutritious meals to primary school pupils in public schools across the country.
- The 9 states that will benefit from the release are:
- Abia
- Benue
- Ebonyi
- Ekiti
- Enugu
- Imo
- Ogun
- Oyo
- Plateau
The Homegrown School Feeding Programme is a flagship programme of the Federal Government aimed at improving the nutrition and health of primary school pupils, as well as promoting local food production and processing. The programme is implemented by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, in collaboration with the National Economic Council (NEC) and the State Governments.
It's worth noting that the release of funds is a significant step towards the implementation of the programme, which is expected to benefit millions of primary school pupils across the country.