ETI-OSA, LAGOS STATE– In a major increase to primary education and kid welfare, the Executive Chairman of Eti-Osa City Government, Omo’ba Adeola Adetoro, has actually formally introduced a Free Meal Effort across public primary schools in the council.
The program, unveiled on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, is designed to fight cravings in the classroom and improve the cognitive efficiency of young scholars.
The effort follows Dr. Adetoro’s ongoing “HEYIGA Program,” which prioritises human capital development and social well-being as part of her administration’s grassroots-focused governance.
To mark the commencement of the program, the Chairman led a delegation to seven crucial schools across the local government location.
Throughout the gos to, Dr. Adetoro personally monitored the distribution of healthy meals and interacted with the students to assess their learning needs.
The 7 pioneer schools included in the rollout are:
- Ikota Primary School
- Oba Yekini Elegushi Main School
- Ajiran Community Main School
- Lagos State Design Main School
- Jamaltul Islamiya Primary School
- Mayegun Community Primary School
- Ilasan Main School
Speaking with newsmen during the circulation at Ilasan Main School, Dr. Adetoro emphasized that the effort is an ethical and administrative duty.
“Our company believe a starving child can not find out effectively,” she stated. “This effort belongs to our commitment to supporting the education and wellness of our children.
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It is our duty to guarantee they have the necessary support to prosper and take in better in class.”
The program has actually been met prevalent honor from stakeholders within the Eti-Osa education sector.
Moms and dads and teachers noted that the provision of daily meals would considerably decrease the financial concern on families and improve school presence rates.
This meal effort is the current in a series of educational interventions by the Adetoro administration, following previous circulations of school products and the inauguration of youth-focused governance councils in late 2025.
The Chairman has assured that the program will be continual and potentially broadened to more schools within the council.