Edo Assembly Passes Bill Establishing College of Agriculture, Science and Technology

 

The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill repealing the Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Law, 2019, paving the way for the establishment of the Edo State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology.

The bill was passed after a clause-by-clause consideration by the Committee of the Whole House. Following the adoption of the committee’s report, the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku, directed the Clerk to transmit clean copies of the bill to Governor Monday Okpebholo for assent.

The new law provides for the establishment of the institution, its commencement date, the composition of its Governing Council, the membership and functions of its Academic Board, financial provisions, and other matters relating to the administration of the college.

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During deliberations, lawmakers adopted an amendment moved by Kaycee Osamwonyi Atu and seconded by Sunday Ojiezele. The amendment provides that the First Schedule, contained on pages 26 and 27, be annexed to the bill to facilitate its implementation.

At the plenary, the House also received a letter from Governor Okpebholo, dated 26 June 2026, seeking the confirmation of Mr Martins Anayochukwu Oli as a commissioner-designate.

The Speaker referred the request to the House Standing Committee on Government House, Rules and Business for screening and directed the committee to report back to the House within two weeks.

In a related development, Agbebaku expressed the Assembly’s sympathy to residents affected by the recent heavy rainfall across the state. He said the downpour destroyed no fewer than five houses and damaged property worth millions of naira, assuring the victims of prompt government intervention.

The Speaker also conveyed the House’s condolences to the families of children who lost their lives in the devastating rainfall that occurred in Lagos on Monday.

The House subsequently adjourned plenary until Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

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