FG approves 600 housing units for military, adopts revised biotechnology policy
The Federal Government has approved 600 new housing units for military personnel in Abuja, bringing the total to 2,656. This is part of a 10,000-unit targe Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-600-housing-units-for-military-adopts-revised-biotechnology-policy/
On Wednesday, the Federal Executive Council approved the purchase of 600 four-bedroom terrace duplexes in Life Camp, Abuja, for members of the Armed Forces. This brings the total number of housing units provided for military personnel to 2,656, out of a target of 10,000 units under a five-year federal housing programme. Housing Minister Rabe Darma explained that the move was in line with President Bola Tinubu's commitment to improving the welfare of the armed forces.
Additionally, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Uche, announced the adoption of a revised National Biotechnology Policy, replacing the original policy from 2001. The new policy aims to establish a roadmap for research, development, commercialisation, and application of biotechnology, focusing on climate-smart technology, precision agriculture, manufacturing, gene editing, and genomics in medicine.
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