On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the second reading of a measure that would create the Federal College of Agriculture in Ebele, Etsako East Local Government Area, Edo State.
The measure, which is sponsored by Marcus Onobun, the representative for the Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency in Edo State, aims to fund research and training in a number of agricultural disciplines.
Remember that on October 18, 2025, the law was read aloud for the first time on the Green Chamber floor.
Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, Mr Onobun said, “Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economic development of a country; that is to say, it is the backbone of a nation’s economy. In addition to providing food and raw materials for industries, it also provides employment opportunities to a large percentage of a nation’s population.”
“The College of Agriculture, Ebele, which this bill proposes, is a training and research institute which will engage in the advancement and promotion of the education of scholars in different fields of agriculture needed in the development of the agricultural sector of our economy.”
“The establishment of this College of Agriculture will help mitigate the challenges presently confronting our nation through the various programmes that will be offered at the college.”
“This bill has the potential of reducing youth restiveness as the college will provide opportunities for our youths to get involved in research and academic activities that will keep them busy, thereby preventing them from engaging in unproductive ventures that will impact negatively on the society.”
The congressman from the Peoples Democratic Party stated that if the bill is signed into law, it might give Nigerians the opportunity to serve as administrative staff or instructors at the college, while also urging federal politicians to support the proposed legislation.
“Similarly, the host community will also benefit indirectly from the economic activities that will be generated when the college comes into full operation.”
“The people of Ebele are excited about this bill and in the expression of their excitement, have magnanimously made available a large expanse of land for the construction of the college,” he added
