FCA Ise Orun Policy Summary

Federal College of Agriculture Ise-Orun, Ekiti State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

What Is This Bill?

The Federal College of Agriculture Ise-Orun, Ekiti State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 seeks to formally establish a federal agricultural college in Ise-Orun, within Ise/Orun Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The Bill creates a degree-awarding institution offering full-time courses in agriculture, applied sciences, social sciences, commerce, arts, management, and humanities — with a strong emphasis on agricultural teacher education, research, innovation, and the training of skilled agricultural professionals to address Nigeria's food security challenges. The College is to be constituted as a body corporate under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Education through the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), with governance structures including a Governing Council, Senate, Congregation, and Convocation.

Who Does It Target?

Students seeking agricultural education at certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels Agricultural professionals, farmers, and extension workers requiring skills upgrading Academic and research staff in agriculture and allied sciences Federal and State Governments, particularly the Federal Ministry of Education and NCCE Host community of Ise Ekiti and Ekiti State Government as key stakeholders and land providers TETFUND and other public funding bodies designated to support the college's academic infrastructure

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Establish a federally recognised College of Agriculture in Ekiti State to expand access to agricultural higher education in South-West Nigeria Produce skilled agricultural teachers for pre-tertiary and tertiary institutions, advancing agricultural teacher education across Nigeria Drive research, innovation, and technology adaptation in agriculture to improve food production, food security, and economic development Train agricultural managers, farm experts, and scientists capable of maximising Ekiti State's significant natural and land resources Foster collaboration with national and international agricultural research and education institutions Provide post-graduate training and promote adaptive research toward effective economic utilisation of Nigeria's human and natural resources

Key Features

Corporate Status: The College is constituted as a body corporate with perpetual succession, a common seal, and the capacity to sue and be sued in its corporate name Governing Council: A multi-stakeholder Council comprising the Provost, Deputy Provost(s), Ministry of Education representative, Teachers' Registration Council, TETFUND representatives, host community members, Senate, Congregation, and Convocation appointees — with a four-year tenure Academic Governance: A Senate responsible for teaching, admissions, research, examinations, and student welfare; Congregation of full-time academic and administrative staff; Convocation of all graduates and officers Provost Leadership: A Provost appointed by the Council via open advertisement and a Joint Council-Senate Selection Board for a single non-renewable five-year term, serving as Chief Executive and Accounting Officer Statute-Making Powers: The College has authority to make statutes on its constitution, governance, admissions, discipline, and academic matters — requiring two-thirds approval from both Senate and Council General Fund: Funded through government grants-in-aid, tuition fees, investment income, donations, legacies, and regular TETFUND interventions Non-Discrimination: Explicit prohibition of discrimination on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, place of origin, religion or political conviction in admissions, appointments, and College body membership Land Restriction: College land shall not be disposed of or charged without the prior written consent of the Governor of Ekiti State Retirement and Pension: Non-professorial academic staff retire at 65; Professors at 70; retiring Professors entitled to pension equivalent to their final annual salary

Current Status

Legislative Progress: Bill passed by the House of Representatives; as of mid-2025, awaiting Senate passage and Presidential assent Community Advocacy: The Arinjale of Ise Ekiti and Ise-Ekiti Development Council have appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges to advocate for expedited passage Land Provision: Ekiti State Government has approved a 100,000+ hectare site adjacent to a gazetted forest reserve in Ise Ekiti, free from encumbrances, for the College's location House Sponsor: Rep. Adeniyi Ojuawo (Ise/Orun, Ikere and Ekiti South West) is the primary House sponsor, citing the bill as a key constituency development initiative Provisional Council Transition: The Bill provides for transitional arrangements whereby a Provisional Council and Academic Board will transition to the full Council and Senate upon commencement

How to Access

Prospective Students: Upon establishment, apply through JAMB and the College's admissions process as prescribed by the Senate Academic & Research Staff: Apply for advertised positions through the College's formal Selection Boards upon establishment Community Stakeholders (Ise Ekiti / Ekiti State): Engage through host community Council representation and Ekiti State Government liaison with the Federal Ministry of Education Legislative Tracking: Follow bill progress via the National Assembly Bills Tracker — nass.gov.ng/documents/bills Contact (Federal Level): Federal Ministry of Education | National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) — ncce.edu.ng | National Assembly — nass.gov.ng Contact (Sponsor): Rep. Adeniyi Ojuawo — Ise/Orun, Ikere and Ekiti South West Federal Constituency

Important Terms

Impact & Metrics

Ekiti State holds over 100,000 hectares of fertile agricultural land adjacent to a gazetted forest reserve — the College is designed to harness this resource base for national food production Nigeria faces a declining farming population as older generations age out; the College directly addresses the need for trained young agricultural professionals and farm managers The Bill mandates the College to produce teachers for pre-tertiary institutions, contributing to systemic improvement in agricultural education nationwide As a federally-established institution, the College will receive regular TETFUND interventions and government grants, providing a sustainable funding base for research and infrastructure Ekiti State's agricultural produce — including cocoa, cassava, and rice — stands to benefit directly from a local research and extension hub, improving yields and economic output

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng | ncce.edu.ng | federal.gov.ng Bill Document: Federal College of Agriculture Ise-Orun, Ekiti State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 — available via nass.gov.ng/documents/bills Contact: National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Abuja | Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja Summary prepared using the Policy Summary Template | Source: SB. 964, National Assembly of Nigeria, Punch Newspapers, Tribune Online, FMINO | March 2026

Legal Framework

The Federal College of Agriculture Ise-Orun (Establishment) Bill, when enacted, would operate under the Federal Colleges of Agriculture Act, the National Agricultural Colleges Act, and the Colleges of Agriculture (Establishment) Act framework. It aligns with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011, the National Board for Technical Education Act (for diploma programmes), and the National Agricultural Policy.