Nigerian Senate Advances Bill for Establishment of Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama
During the deliberation, Senator Ezenwa Francis of Imo South East Senatorial District expressed optimism about the university's potential to engage idle youths in agricultural business, urging fellow senators to support the bill.
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The Nigerian Senate has moved forward with a bill aimed at establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State, in northeastern Nigeria.
Sponsored by Senator Shehu Lawan Kaka of Borno Central Senatorial District, the bill aims to harness the agricultural potentials of the region and equip students with both academic degrees and practical skills for self-employment.
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During the deliberation, Senator Ezenwa Francis of Imo South East Senatorial District expressed optimism about the university's potential to engage idle youths in agricultural business, urging fellow senators to support the bill.
Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, presiding over the session, commended Senator Kaka for addressing the aspirations of the North East zone with the bill. The Senate passed the bill for a second reading and referred it to the Committee on Tertiary Institution and TETfund for further consideration.
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The proposed university, specializing in agriculture and entrepreneurship, is seen as a timely initiative to meet the educational and economic needs of the region.
