Buhari Approves Establishment Of Two Tertiary Institutions In Jigawa State


The establishment of two new tertiary institutions was approved by President Muhammad Buhari, this news was disclosed on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity in the person of Garba Shehu.

The president approved the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma, and the Federal College of Education (Special) Birnin Kudu.

Garba Shehu also revealed that President Buhari has assented to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

He explained that this aligned with the commitment of the present administration to diversifying the economy with agriculture playing a critical role.

With the amendment, according to the President’s spokesman, 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.

He stated that President Buhari assented to the bill before he visited Ethiopia on Sunday for the inauguration of the country’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, for a second term in office.


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