Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has launched the pilot phase of the Adopt-A-School PBAT Feeds Programme, known as “Snacks for Thought,” aimed at improving child nutrition, school attendance, and academic performance among pupils in public schools across the state.
The programme was officially unveiled on Wednesday at the Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area and forms part of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme. The initiative is designed to provide nutritious meals and snacks to schoolchildren while supporting their overall health and learning outcomes.
Speaking at the launch, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the programme as a strategic investment in the future of Lagos children, stressing that proper nutrition plays a vital role in educational development. He noted that children who have access to healthy meals are better positioned to concentrate in class, participate actively in learning, and achieve improved academic results.
The governor said the Adopt-A-School PBAT Feeds Programme also aligns with the state government’s broader commitment to human capital development and social welfare. According to him, the initiative will help address issues related to malnutrition while creating a more conducive environment for effective learning.
Sanwo-Olu further highlighted the importance of partnerships between government, private sector stakeholders, and development organisations in ensuring the success and sustainability of the programme. He urged well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies to support efforts aimed at improving the welfare of schoolchildren.
The pilot phase is expected to serve as a model for wider implementation across Lagos, with authorities monitoring its impact on pupils’ health, attendance, and academic performance.
Education stakeholders and community leaders at the event welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that will contribute significantly to the wellbeing and educational success of children in Lagos State.
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