Senate passes bill to establish Federal College of Agriculture in Borno

On Thursday, the Senate approved, in its final reading, a bill designed to create a Federal College of Agriculture in Shani Local Government Area of Borno State. This action is part of a broader strategy to enhance agricultural output and promote contemporary farming practices. The legislation, introduced by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South), seeks to advance agricultural education, refine farming techniques, and bolster agricultural development both in the host community and nationwide.

Ndume highlighted that the proposed institution would tackle the challenges associated with Nigeria's persistent reliance on outdated farming methods, which have hindered agricultural productivity. He emphasized that the college, once established, would encourage the adoption of advanced farming techniques, modern technology, agricultural expertise, and improved crop varieties among farmers.

Ndume noted that Shani, with its agricultural potential and proximity to other farming communities, is ideally situated to benefit from this institution. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, praised the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions for its recommendation and Ndume for championing this development-driven initiative, expressing confidence that the proposed college would contribute to Nigeria's agricultural advancement.

The bill will now be forwarded to the House of Representatives for approval before being presented to President Bola Tinubu for final assent.