𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐑𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧

.........𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓

The agriculture sector is a crucial part of any nation's economy, and Nigeria is no exception.

As the world population continues to grow, the demand for food and agricultural products is also increasing.

In light of this, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has taken a bold step in declaring open the public hearing on nine agriculture related bills currently in the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions at the National Assembly Complex.

The main objective of these bills is to establish specialized agricultural institutions that will not only bolster the federal government's drive for food security but also promote mechanized farming and diversify the economy.

This is a strategic move towards a more efficient and sustainable agricultural sector, which is crucial for the overall development of the nation.

One of the bills being considered is the National Agricultural Development Fund Bill, which seeks to establish a fund that will provide financial support to farmers, especially small-scale farmers, to enhance their productivity and profitability.

This bill is crucial, especially in a country where the majority of farmers are small-scale and lack access to adequate funding.

Another bill of significant importance is the Nigerian College of Agricultural Entrepreneurship Establishment Bill, which aims to establish a specialized institution that will train and equip young Nigerians with practical and innovative skills in modern agricultural practices.

This bill will play a vital role in creating job opportunities and reducing unemployment in the country.

The other bills on the table include the National Agricultural Seed Council Bill, the National Agricultural Extension Services Bill, the Agricultural Loan Guarantee Scheme Bill, the National Livestock Bureau Bill, the Institute of Agricultural Research Bill, the National Agricultural Pest and Disease Control Bill, and the Federal College of Agriculture Sabo Gari, Zaria (Est, etc) Bill.

The public hearing on these bills is a clear indication of the House's commitment to ensure the growth and development of the agricultural sector.

These bills, when passed, will significantly contribute to the nation's quest for food sufficiency and socio-economic development.

Moreover, with the appropriate legislative actions, these bills will address the challenges faced by the agriculture sector, such as inadequate funding, lack of innovative and modern techniques, and inadequate training and capacity building opportunities.

Let me conclude by saying that the public hearing on the nine agriculture-related bills in the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions is a positive step towards achieving a more sustainable and productive agricultural sector in Nigeria.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has shown great leadership by declaring open this public hearing, and we are confident that with the right input, the House will take the necessary steps to ensure the successful passage of these bills.

Let us all support this significant move towards a brighter and more prosperous future for the nation's agriculture.

𝓘𝔂𝓴𝓮 𝓜𝓫𝓪

𝙎.𝙇.𝘼 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙃.𝙊.𝙍

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