Runfusa schools receive 83 boxes of cooking oil

Rufunsa District Commissioner Richard Mabena has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to supporting educational institutions and improving child nutrition through the ongoing school feeding programme. Speaking during a handover ceremony in the district, Mr. Mabena distributed 83 boxes of cooking oil destined for various schools across Rufunsa, marking a crucial step in ensuring that learners have access to balanced and consistent meals throughout the academic term. The distribution forms part of broader nationwide efforts by the New Dawn administration to scale up school feeding initiatives, ensuring that vulnerable children in rural and peri-urban areas remain in class. Educational stakeholders have repeatedly noted that reliable nutritional support directly correlates with improved attendance, reduced dropout rates, and better cognitive development among primary school pupils. Mr. Mabena emphasized that food security within educational facilities remains a top priority for the government, particularly as districts continue to build resilience following recent regional weather shocks and dry spells. By provisioning essential commodities like cooking oil, the government seeks to complement local agricultural production units and ensure that school cooks can prepare palatable, energy-rich meals for growing children. Local school administrators and parent-teacher associations have welcomed the timely donation, noting that logistical hurdles often strain the daily operations of feeding schemes. With this latest consignment, institutions in Rufunsa will be better equipped to maintain uninterrupted feeding schedules, thereby easing the burden on households struggling with household-level food costs. As the government deepens its collaboration with cooperating partners and local stakeholders to expand the feeding programme's reach, officials remain optimistic about long-term educational outcomes. Ensuring that learners are well-nourished is viewed not mer