WAMCO Nigeria Plc, makers of Peak, Three Crowns and Friso, has given out free school milk to over two million pupils in public primary schools in four states of the federation. Wamco's latest product, Peak School Smart has been presented to government officials in Osun, Plateau, Ekiti and Lagos states with a roll-out-plan for other states in the federation, according to a statement issued in Lagos by the company's Public and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Ore Famurewa.
Peak School Smart, when consumed as part of a healthy diet and a physically active life can support learning ability and alertness in children. It is known that malnutrition has been a persistent problem in young children in sub-Saharan Africa. To address the adverse effect of malnutrition, scientific studies suggest that adequate nutrition is imperative for healthy development and for the brain to develop and function well during childhood. A child's learning ability and alertness depends on key factors including activity, learning possibilities, overall health and hygiene. Adequate nutrition is an important factor influencing a child's potential to learn.
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