The bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Agriculture Awba-Ofemili, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, is sponsored by Rep. Sam Chinedu Onwuaso, on Monday 11th April 2022, has progressed to another phase as the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions held a public hearing for the proposed bill in line with the processes of Legislation.
Delivering his brief remarks as the Sponsor of the bill, Rep. Onwuaso described the agricultural sector as a very critical component of the Nigerian economy and thus, any investment and effort aimed at improving the agricultural sector should be encouraged.
He further appealed to the Members of the Committee, Stakeholders, and various invited ministries/agencies to consider the Bill as the proposed location is an epicenter of Agricultural activities and would offer Nigerians more opportunities to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in Agricultural Science/Technologies if passed into law.
He added that the fact that over 80% of Nigerians are today dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods, the bills should be considered.
Supporting the bill, the traditional ruler of the Awba-Ofemili community, His Royal Highness, Igwe Ezekwesili Maduagwuna, and Chief Dr. Edmond Okafor both spoke respectively on behalf of the delegation of the people of the Awba-Ofemili Community, lauded Rep. Onwuaso for sponsoring such a bill and assured the House of Representatives of their readiness to assist, support and ensure that the vision behind the bill when passed into law, is achieved.