The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND held a public hearing on Monday in Abuja to discuss the establishment of a federal university of agriculture and entrepreneurship development in Bama, Borno State. The bill, sponsored by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central), received unanimous support from key stakeholders across the country. Prof.
Umar Kyari presented a memorandum on behalf of the Borno stakeholders, stating that the proposed university would serve as a “catalyst for the socio-economic development of the region.” Senate President Godswill Akpabio, represented by Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North), emphasized the potential of the agricultural sector for job creation and food security, adding that it is crucial to harness this potential through education and research.
Senate committee supports new Borno university
Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, the bill’s sponsor, described the university as more than just an educational institution, calling it a “vital catalyst for change” that embodies the commitment to building a resilient economy, nurturing youth, and cultivating a sustainable future for Nigeria.
Senator Dandutse, chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, noted that the university would address key areas of national needs, such as agricultural advancement, entrepreneurship development, and regional development and stability. The deputy speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, representing Governor Babagana Zulum, His Royal Highness, Shehu Bama, and other participants in the public hearing, highlighted the university’s potential to address unemployment issues and drive progress in the state and beyond. The establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship Development in Bama, Borno State, has garnered widespread support from stakeholders who believe it will contribute significantly to the region’s socio-economic development, job creation, and food security.
