Senate steps down Barau’s agric revolution bill

The Senate has dismissed the Agricultural Revolution Bill, 2026, proposed by Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin, due to concerns regarding its drafting and lack of printed copies for lawmakers. The bill, SB. 1082, aims to create a legal framework for modernizing Nigeria's agricultural industry. During the debate, some senators questioned the bill's development and adherence to Senate rules on bill circulation.

The Senate Leader, Senator Mohammed Monguno, presented the bill, highlighting the need for improved agriculture to combat food insecurity, low productivity, and sector challenges. However, some senators, including Abdul Ningi from Bauchi Central, argued that the bill was more of a motion than a fully developed piece of legislation and demanded improvements before consideration.

Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, a professor of agricultural economics, cautioned against regulating the entire sector through one broad bill, urging lawmakers to address specific challenges individually. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, intervened, ensuring printed copies of the bill were made available to all lawmakers.