In a bid to enhance feeding and ease the Ramadan Fasting for Students in Boarding Schools in Niger State, the State Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed has yesterday distributed 20 Grinding machines and Special food items with improved quality and quantity to 43 Boarding Schools in the State.
The Commissioner said, the Special food items, was to ensure improved quality and quantity for Ramadan meals, aimed at meeting the nutritional needs of Students during the holy month.
She further stated that the 20 grinding machines distributed to 20 Schools out of 43 for the first batch will enable Schools to process food items effectively and enhance the preparation of meals for Students observing the fast.
According to her, about 109 million was expended for the purchase of the food items due to the spike in prices of items which showed the State’s Government’s commitment under the leadership of Farmer Governor Umaru Mohammad Bago to prioritizing the well being of Students, most especially during the Ramadan.
Dr. Hadiza Mohammed expressed optimism that this effort will contribute to a healthier and more fulfilling Educational experience for Students in Boarding Schools across the State.
She however appealed to the Principals of the Schools who are the managers of Schools to help in giving the foods to the Students and also monitor closely the activities of cooks in their various Schools not to divert the foods to their homes.
In her remarks, the Chairperson, Committee on Schools Feeding who is also the Director General Schools and Educational Reforms, Hajiya Maimuna Mohammad affirms that time table for the meals was also sent to the Schools in order to ensure balance diet.
She said with this special and enhanced feeding in the Boarding Schools, it would boost the morale of the Students and also increase enrolment.
