From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has in consonance with the commitment of his administration to diversify the economy with agriculture playing a critical role, assented to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill 2021.
According to a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, with the amendment, 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.
The President, who assented to the bills before his visit to Ethiopia, also approved the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma and the Federal College of Education (Special) Birnin Kudu.