HALIRU DANTORO UNIVERSITY OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE BORGU ESTABLISHMENT BILL
Bill · Education
A Bill establishes the Haliru Dantoro University of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Borgu, Niger State, as a specialized institution for fisheries education. It targets students, researchers, and the fishing industry. This promotes sustainable fish production and addresses protein needs.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to establish the Haliru Dantoro University of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Borgu, Niger State, as a specialized institution for fisheries and aquaculture education.
Who Does It Target?
Students pursuing fisheries and aquaculture careers, researchers, and the fishing industry.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Develop fisheries and aquaculture education, promote sustainable fish production, and address protein deficiency through improved aquaculture.
Key Features
Institutional Framework: Establishes clear legal and operational structures Capacity Building: Strengthens institutional and human capacity Public Benefit: Designed to improve service delivery and public outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Not yet operational. The bill is progressing through the National Assembly.
Impact & Metrics
Would strengthen institutional capacity and improve outcomes in the relevant sector upon passage.
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). The University would operate under the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the Fisheries Act (Cap F26 LFN 2004), the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment, Etc.) Act 2011. Aligns with FAO guidelines on fisheries education.