Bill to establish College of Agriculture Ochaja-Egume passes second reading in Kogi Assembly
A bill for a law to establish Kogi State College of Agriculture, Ochaja-Egume and other purposes connected therewith, 2024 has passed through second reading in the Kogi State House of Assembly.
Leading the debate at the floor of the hallow chamber on Thursday, the immediate past Deputy Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Enema Paul argued that, the college when established will not only serve as a fertile ground that will build the required intellectual capacity needed to enhance agricultural output in the state,
Rt. Hon Paul, who is also the member representing Dekina/Okura State Constituency, and the sponsor of the bill said when passed into law, it will also provide the Agricultural sector with the required man power needed to build a self reliant economy in the state which will provoke a sustainable basis for contending with the growing demands for basic needs including agricultural products such as food in particular.
Continuing, the two time lawmaker said, “this Bill when passed into law, will not only provide employment Opportunities in the state, this college when established will among other things; Offer courses that will lead to award of National and Higher National Diploma certificates. It will offer professional Courses that will qualify candidates Agricultural Extension Workers, Science and Engineering Technicians.
“It will also conduct Research work on the various areas of Agriculture, Science and Engineering Technology; and organize courses of In-service instructions; and provide training and development of agricultural production and technical skills for self reliance.
According to him, when the bill is passed into Law, it will have tremendous positive impact on the good people of Kogi State and beyond.
The bill was committed to the house Committee on education, judiciary and agriculture for further legislative action.
It was gathered that, the bill was first read at the house plenary sitting on 9th January, 2024.
