School Feeding Programme is for Pupils,Not Teachers or parents-Chibombo Deb’s Warns

Chibombo District Education Board Secretary Bishop Luputa has warned teachers and parents against misusing the school feeding programme, saying the food is strictly meant for learners. Speaking to Keembe FM News, Mr. Luputa said anyone found diverting food supplies for personal use would face the law. “The food is meant for pupils and not for teachers or parents,” he warned.

Mr. Luputa said parents should only help prepare meals, while teachers must ensure that food supplies are properly safeguarded and used for their intended purpose. He said the programme aims to improve pupils’ nutrition, school attendance and concentration in class. “It is unacceptable for individuals to divert food supplies for personal benefit,” he said.

Meanwhile, some parents in Chibombo have welcomed the warning, saying the programme has helped their children attend school regularly and concentrate better in class. They have called for strict punishment for anyone found stealing food meant for learners.