A bill for an act to establish the Federal University of Agriculture, Ute-Okpu, Delta State, on Friday passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Philip Agbese, deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, was unanimously adopted by the House.
The motion to read the bill was seconded by the member representing Bursari/Geidam/ Yunusari Lawal Shettima Ali, while Ghali Mustafa Tijani, representing Ghaya Federal Constituency, supported the debate. It was subsequently referred to the House Committees on Agriculture and Colleges for further action. In his submission, Agbese explained why the move was timely. He said, 'Nations are returning to the farm to boost their economy. In our darling country, petroleum can no longer sustain us.
Over 90 per cent of the people of Ute-Okpu and neighbouring communities are farmers, hence the need to promote and enlighten them and Nigerians on current best practices. 'The Federal University of Agriculture Ute-Okpu, Delta State, when established, will conduct education, research, and environmental monitoring and assessment in collaboration with other world-class institutions.
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