Dr. Ayifah, the Minister of Education, has expressed her disappointment that the government is not committed to disbursing the budget allocated funds to the school feeding secretariat.
She believes this lack of commitment undermines the vital importance of providing meals to school-aged children. "Without proper access to nutritious food, students can't focus on their studies and reach their full potential.
We must not lose sight of this and instead make it our top priority," said Dr. Ayifah. The Minister pointed out that disbursing the allocated budget to the secretariat is the only way to ensure that the necessary funds are available for meals to be provided in schools. "We must take steps to make sure that funds are actually given to the secretariat.
We need to ensure that no funds are wasted and that our school-aged children get the nutrition they need," she said. Dr. Ayifah further highlighted the need to ensure that school meals remain accessible and affordable for the majority of the country's population. "I urge the government to be more committed to this cause and to keep in mind that every cent allocated to school feeding will contribute to the success of our students.
The benefits are manifold and can help bring positive change in our nation's education sector," concluded Dr. Ayifah.