Zambia Farmers Recognized for School Feeding Program Support
Kanchibiya District praises farmer cooperatives for maize supply, enhancing nutrition in local schools and supporting education initiatives.
Kanchibiya District Commissioner, Chrispin Chilekwa, has commended farmer cooperatives in the area that are supplying maize to the District Education Board Secretary’s office for the school feeding programme.
Mr Chilekwa says the initiative is empowering farmers while ensuring that learners continue to benefit from the school feeding programme.
He was speaking when he addressed cooperative members in Mabale area in Kabinga Chiefdom, who had gathered to learn about the next steps in the programme.
Mr Chilekwa said the decision to allow cooperatives to supply maize directly to schools through the District Education Board Secretary’s office would reduce transportation costs and ensure timely delivery of food to learners.
Author's summary: Zambia farmers are recognized for their support.