President Buhari Assents to Agricultural Research Bill

President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill 2021.

Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Friday, adding that this was in consonance with the commitment of the current administration to diversify the economy with agriculture playing a critical role.

The statement indicated that with the amendment, the Council is expected to play a crucial part in coordinating research efforts in the agricultural sector to achieve food sufficiency and security in the nation.

The President, who assented to the bills before his visit to Ethiopia, also approved the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma and the Federal College of Education (Special) Birnin Kudu.