On Wednesday, October 2, the Senate conducted the first and second readings of a bill aimed at establishing a Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State.

The Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State and to make comprehensive provisions for its due management and administration and for related matters, 2024” was sponsored by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC – Ekiti Central).

After Bamidele presented his lead debate, Senator Olarere Oyewunmi seconded the Bill.

Other senators who supported the Bill included Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Senator Solomon Adeola, among others.

Senators approved that the bill be read for first and second time when Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the request to voice vote.

The Bill was referred to the Senate Committees on Agriculture and Tertiary Education and TETFUND for for legislative work and to report back to plenary in two weeks.

Details shortly…