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Effectiveness of National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme in Abuja-Nigeria

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  • IORLIAM, Emmanuel Igbalumun Vambe

    (Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Abuja.)

  • ADAM, Abdulkarim

    (Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Abuja.)

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This investigated the effectiveness the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The study was anchored by four research questions raised in line with the objectives of the study. The descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. Population of the study comprised 8,321 teachers in the public primary schools across the six Area Council in the FCT, Abuja. Sample size of the study was three hundred and sixty-eight (368) teachers. A modified 4-point Likert scale format questionnaire was used for data collection. Data obtained were analyzed using the descriptive statistics including frequency counts, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. It was found that the NHGSFP significantly improved school enrollment and attendance rates in public primary schools; had a positive effect on the nutritional status of pupils; improved in pupils’ academic performance especially in aspects such as concentration, cognitive function, and classroom participation; and it contributes significantly to the economic growth and development of host communities. It was recommended that funding for the programme should be sustained, Regular assessments should be conducted and training and capacity-building for farmers should be given attention.

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  • IORLIAM, Emmanuel Igbalumun Vambe & ADAM, Abdulkarim, 2024. "Effectiveness of National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme in Abuja-Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 11(12), pages 113-122, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:11:y:2024:i:12:p:113-122
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    1. Sumayya Abdulkarim Tijjani & Amina Kaidal & Hussaini Garba, 2017. "Appraisal of Government Feeding Programme on Increased School Enrollment, Attendance, Retention and Completion among Secondary School Students in Maiduguri, Borno State," International Journal of Education and Practice, Conscientia Beam, vol. 5(9), pages 138-145.
    2. Sumayya Abdulkarim Tijjani & Amina Kaidal & Hussaini Garba, 2017. "Appraisal of Government Feeding Programme on Increased School Enrollment, Attendance, Retention and Completion among Secondary School Students in Maiduguri, Borno State," International Journal of Education and Practice, Conscientia Beam, vol. 5(9), pages 138-145.
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