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Federal College of Agricultural Technology, Ojapo-Opialu Establishment Act

Legislation establishing the Federal College of Agricultural Technology in Ojapo-Opialu, Benue State.

2026
National Assembly
Act
Sen. Abba Moro

Legislative Background

Background and purpose

The establishment legislation originated as SB.897, Federal College of Agricultural Technology Opialu-Ojapo, Benue State (Establishment, etc.) Bill, 2022, sponsored by Senator Abba Moro.

Legislative Impact

Public and institutional impact

Expands access to technical agricultural education and strengthens practical training opportunities in Benue South.

Key Objectives

What the legislation seeks to achieve

Establish the Federal College of Agricultural Technology at Opialu-Ojapo.

Provide full-time agricultural technology education and training.

Support research and solutions to agricultural technology challenges.

Expected beneficiaries

Students and prospective students

Farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs

Agricultural researchers and institutions

Communities within Benue South

Legislative Intelligence

Procedural record

Bill Number

SB. 897

Legislative Session

9th Senate

Introduced

22 July 2022

Sponsor

Sen. Abba Moro

Legislative Status

Current legislative position

Presidential Assent

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Legislative Journey

Major legislative milestones

22 July 2022

Bill Recorded

SB.897 was recorded in the 9th Senate under the sponsorship of Senator Abba Moro.

Information & Verification Notice

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Official Source Record

Federal College of Agricultural Technology Opialu-Ojapo Bill — SB.897

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