Oyo Assembly Advances Bill for New Agriculture University

The Oyo State House of Assembly successfully passed the Bill for the establishment of the Oyo State University of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, during its second reading on a Tuesday plenary session led by Deputy Speaker Hon. Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi. This proposed legislation, co-sponsored by Speaker Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin and Hon. Peter Ojedokun, who represents the Ibarapa Central/North State Constituency, aims to create a legal framework for the university's establishment and operation.

The university is anticipated to broaden access to tertiary education while focusing on agricultural education, research, technological innovation, and human capital development, particularly benefiting the Ibarapa region and other areas in Oyo State. Following the second reading, the Bill was referred to the Committee on Education (Tertiary Institutions, Science and Technology) for thorough examination, stakeholder consultation, and preparation of a report for the House's consideration during the third reading and final passage.