1st March 2016, themed “Home Grown School Feeding: a Conduit for Africa’s Sustainable Development”, will mark the first edition of the Africa Day for School Feeding, to be observed jointly by the African Union Commission, AU Member States and development partners.

Niamey, the capital of Niger, will host the official celebrations with the participation of school children and top level officials of the government, AU Member States, the African Union Commission as well as development partners including WFP, UNICEF and FAO. Dr. Lassaad Lachaal, FAO Representative to Niger will take part.