Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, on Monday received Save the Children International on a courtesy visit led by Mr Peter Adomi-Magoh, who is the Director of Safety and Security of the Organisation.
The Minister welcomed the team and thanked them for their excellent service to humanity and the Nation.
According to a press statement signed by Bashar Aliyu Buhari, Special Adviser to the Minister which was obtained by our correspondent, Bagudu further stated that initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare and progress of our children are wholeheartedly embraced by the Ministry. He assured them that the ministry will extend full support in every possible way.
The Minister stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, directed that more investments be made in Nutrition and Children. This is reflected in the 2024 budget, where Education and Health allocations have increased significantly.
Additionally, there is a provision of 100 Billion Naira for school feeding to help retain our children in school and address nutritional challenges.
Speaking during his opening address, the Director Safety and Security Mr Peter Adomi-Magoh on behalf of Save the Children International expressed their delight at the opportunity to meet the Honourable Minister. He further conveyed their urgent need for the Ministry’s support in assisting vulnerable children on the streets, school dropouts, especially out-of-school girls, and Almajiris. Their primary goal is to give these children a sense of importance and hope for a better future.
The Minister concluded by reassuring them of the Ministry’s support in working closely with them and other states of the federation, in implementing programs and interventions that will positively improve the lives of children across the nation.
Save the Children International is a leading Non-Profit Organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children.
The Meeting had in attendance the Permanent Secretary Nebeolisa Anako and other senior management staff of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
