By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North-West/ Ibadan South-West federal constituency, Hon Adedeji Olajide has declared that upgrading the Federal College of Agriculture Ibadan into a Federal University of Technology, Ibadan will enhance its capacity to produce high-level manpower in agriculture, technology, and other related fields.”
According to the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Tolu Mustapha, the gesture will also provide quality education in agriculture and related fields, thereby boosting food security and economic development in Nigeria”.
Hon Olajide pointed out that as at present, the bill seeking the upgrade has scaled second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives.
” The bill ” is to provide quality education in agriculture and related fields, thereby boosting food security and economic development in Nigeria”, he said.
Hon Olajide added, ” The upgrade will enhance the institution’s capacity to produce high-level manpower in agriculture, technology, and other related fields”.
” The bill, which has received widespread support from stakeholders, including the academia, farmers, and other experts in the field of agriculture, will revolutionize agriculture manpower production and training in Nigeria’.
He stressed that ” The bill when passed into law and assented to, is expected to be a significant milestone in the development of agriculture in Nigeria, leading to improved food security and economic development.
Hon Olajide, however, promised to ensure that all necessary machineries are set in motion to ensure that the Federal Government provides adequate funding and infrastructure for the smooth take-off of the university.
The bill and many other laudable activities of the lawmaker in the national Assembly is a testament to Hon Olajide Odidiomo’s determination to contribute to national development and provide dividend of democracy to his constituents.
