Agric Institute Bill Scales Second Reading.

Bill for an Act to establish the Agricultural and Energy Technical Institute in Aboh, Delta State has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives, and the Federal Government will soon establish the institute.

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.

Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill during plenary, the lawmaker said, the proposed law held immense potential for the agricultural and energy sectors of the nation.

He also said, the bill aligned with the government’s agenda to diversify the economy and promote self-sufficiency in food production, adding that, the institute will also serve as a catalyst for innovation, technology transfer, and collaboration among academia, industry, and government agencies. The bill will also foster a conducive environment for research and development, as well as unlock the untapped potential of the agricultural and energy sectors towards sustainable growth and prosperity for generations to come,

The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas also referred the bill to the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions for further legislative action.