The Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP), in partnership with TechnoServe Nigeria and other stakeholders, has launched a new initiative tagged ‘Snack for Thought’ at Magwan Special Primary School in Kano.
The pilot scheme, which introduces nutritious breakfast meals for pupils in public schools, aimed to complement the Federal Government’s forthcoming lunch feeding program while advancing efforts to improve child nutrition, school attendance, and learning outcomes across the state.
Through the initiative, TechnoServe supported the feeding of over 1,800 pupils across three pilot schools, Magwan Science Model Primary School, Race Course Science Model Primary School, and Ganduje Nomadic Primary School, where children were served meals made from whole-grain brown rice, including Kunu Geda (a rice and groundnut drink) and Garau Garau (a rice and beans dish).
According to the TechnoServe, the meals, rich in fibre, vitamins, and essential minerals, are designed to promote healthy growth, enhance brain development, and strengthen the overall impact of the national school feeding programme.
Speaking at the event, the National Programme Manager of RH-NHGSFP, Dr. Princess Aderemi Adebowale, said the ‘Snack for Thought’ initiative represents a strategic step in strengthening the national school feeding programme through the use of locally sourced, nutrient-rich foods.
“Our goal is to strengthen the national school feeding programme by integrating nutrient-rich, locally sourced foods like brown rice into school menus. The collaboration reflects our commitment to improving the health and learning potential of Nigerian children,” she said.
