A significant legislative proposal, “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act to Provide for the Establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture and Tropical Studies, Afashio, Edo State and for Other Related Matters” (SB. 464), is advancing in the Nigerian legislative system. This bill aims to amend the existing Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act to formally establish a new federal college dedicated to agricultural education and tropical studies in Afashio, Edo State. The bill was sponsored by Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, who represents the Owan Federal Constituency, Edo State. Bill progress: Committee stage.
The main objective of SB. 464 is to create a legal framework for the development, governance, and funding of the Federal College of Agriculture and Tropical Studies. By doing so, the bill seeks to enhance educational opportunities in agriculture, addressing the critical need for skilled manpower in the sector. Establishing this college is expected to facilitate focused agricultural training and research, which are essential for advancing agricultural practices in Nigeria.
As discussions continue, stakeholders in the agricultural sector and educational community are hopeful that the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture and Tropical Studies will significantly contribute to improving agricultural education and research initiatives in the region. The initiative represents an important step toward fostering development and innovation within Nigeria’s agricultural landscape.
