Agricultural Research Council Amendment Bill
Agricultural Research Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023
A bill sponsored by Senator Abba Moro proposing amendments to the Agricultural Research Council legislative framework.
Legislative Background
Background and purpose
The bill was introduced in the 10th Senate as an amendment to the Agricultural Research Council Act and subsequently progressed through second reading and committee consideration.
Legislative Impact
Public and institutional impact
The legislative proposal seeks to strengthen the statutory framework governing agricultural research and related institutional development.
Key Objectives
What the legislation seeks to achieve
Strengthen the statutory framework for agricultural research.
Support institutional development within Nigeria's agricultural research system.
Improve the legal framework supporting agricultural research and innovation.
Expected beneficiaries
Agricultural research institutions
Researchers and agricultural professionals
Farmers and agricultural value-chain stakeholders
Legislative Intelligence
Procedural record
Bill Number
SB. 212
Legislative Session
10th Senate
Introduced
26 October 2023
Second Reading
20 March 2024
Committee Referral
Senate Committees on Tertiary Institutions and Agriculture
Reporting period: 4 weeks
Senate Passage
23 July 2024
Sponsor
Legislative Status
Current legislative position
Passed by Senate
Passed by the Senate on 23 July 2024 following second reading and committee referral.
Legislative Journey
Major legislative milestones
26 October 2023
Bill Introduced
The Agricultural Research Council Act (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the Senate.
20 March 2024
Second Reading
The Bill progressed through second reading and was referred for committee consideration.
23 July 2024
Passed by Senate
The official Senate Bills Register records the Bill as passed.
Information & Verification Notice
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Official Source Record
Senate Bills Register — Agricultural Research Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Official National Assembly Senate Bills Register
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