Bill Seeking To Establish Agric Institute Scales Second Reading.

Bill for an Act to establish the Agricultural and Energy Technical

Institute, Aboh, Delta State, on Tuesday, passed a second

reading in the House of Representatives.

Sponsored by the member representing Ndokwa/Ukwani Federal

Constituency, Delta State, Nnamdi Ezechi, the proposed law

seeks to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act

of the Federation, 2004, to pave the way for the establishment of

the Agricultural and Energy Technical Institute in Aboh, Delta

State.

Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill during

plenary, the lawmaker said the proposed law holds immense

potential for the agricultural and energy sectors of our nation.

The establishment of the Agricultural and Energy Technical

Institute in Aboh, Delta State, represents a crucial step in this

direction.

He also noted that the bill “Aligns with the Government’s agenda

to diversify the economy and promote self-sufficiency in food

production. Through research, training, and extension services,

the Agricultural and Energy Technical Institute will empower

farmers, agripreneurs, and rural communities to adopt best

practices, increase productivity, and enhance their livelihoods.