Senate passes bill to establish Nigeria Police University of Science and Technology, Erinja, Ogun

The Senate on Tuesday passed a Bill for an Act to establish Nigeria Police University of Science and Technology, Erinja, Yewa Ogun state. 

This followed the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs on the Bill at plenary. 

The chairman of the Committee, Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed Mallam-Madori, said the University when established will strengthen law enforcement capacity by providing specialized education in science and technology as well as facilitate security research and innovation.

He added that the university would catalyse local economic growth by stimulating economic activity, create employment opportunities and improve infrastructure within Erinja, Yewa, Ogun state as well as promote community engagement and inclusion. 

Besides, the Senate equally passed a “Bill for an Act to amend the Federal Universities of Agriculture Act, Cap. F22, laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to make provision for the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture, Kura, Kano State and for related matters.”

This followed the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions chaired by Senator Simon Lalong. 

The Bill was sponsored by Senator Rufa’i Hanga (NNPP – Kano Central). 

In his presentation, Lalong said the Committee observed that the establishment of the proposed Federal University of Agriculture in Kura, Kano State will provide the enabling environment for acquisition of knowledge and skills in line with emerging trends in agricultural practice and development;

He also said the establishment of the proposed University would add to the Federal Government’s efforts, “geared towards addressing educational needs of the country by making education more accessible and affordable to Nigerians.”

He equally said that the passage of the Bill would, to some extent, cater for the ever-increasing demands for acquisition of requisite knowledge and skills for the socio-economic development this country.

Senators in their contributions supported the Bill and approved that it be read for a third time when put to voice vote by Senator Barau.