FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP BAMA BORNO STATE ESTABLISHMENT BILL

What Is This Policy?

A bill to establish a Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State, focused on agricultural education, entrepreneurship training, and post-conflict regional development.

Who Does It Target?

Students in the Northeast region, aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs, researchers, and communities recovering from conflict.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Expand agricultural education and entrepreneurship in the conflict-affected Northeast, support economic recovery, and promote food security.

Key Features

Agriculture and Entrepreneurship: Combines agricultural education with entrepreneurship training Post-Conflict Recovery: Supports educational development in Borno State, an area heavily affected by insurgency Food Security: Research and training focused on agricultural productivity

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Borno State and nationwide enrollment Funding: Federal Government appropriation

How to Access

Not yet operational. Admission will be through JAMB upon establishment.

Impact & Metrics

Would support the recovery and development of the Northeast through agricultural education and entrepreneurship.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja

Legal Framework

Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Federal Universities of Agriculture Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the National Agricultural Policy, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment, Etc.) Act 2011. Aligns with the Lake Chad Basin Commission post-conflict development framework.