FG in dilemma as inflation spikes meal budget to N540 billion

The federal government is facing challenges with the sustainability of the school feeding program due to high inflation. The initial 2024 budget of N100 billion for the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) is insufficient, now requiring N540 billion to feed 10 million schoolchildren. Additionally, the program is dealing with administrative issues and allegations of theft.

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