Oluremi Tinubu Promises Strong School Feeding Program

On Monday, Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, assured a five-member World Bank delegation, led by Country Director Matthew Verghi, of the establishment of a robust school feeding program by the end of President Bola Tinubu's tenure. During the meeting at the State House in Abuja, she expressed her commitment to early childhood development, which she described as critical for improving growth opportunities for children.

Tinubu highlighted the multi-sector approach already deployed across health, environment, and education sectors under her administration. She cited collaborations with the Ministry of Environment and praised the cabinet's commitment to a whole government approach.

Verghi acknowledged Nigeria's significance as a global partner for the World Bank and emphasized the importance of political commitment for sustaining long-term investments in early childhood development, which can yield strong returns and break the cycle of poverty. The delegation's visit also included discussions on the World Bank's early childhood development program roadmap for Nigeria over the next five years.