President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill 2021 as part of efforts to diversify the economy with agriculture playing a critical role.
With the amendment, the Council is expected to play a crucial part in coordinating research efforts in the agricultural sector towards achieving food sufficiency and security in the nation.
A statement issued by the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity Garba Shehu On Friday said the President, assented to the bills before his visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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The statement added that President Buhari also approved the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma and the Federal College of Education (Special) Birnin Kudu.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
