Kano House of Assembly has called on the state government to establish the University of Agriculture at Ghari in Kunchi local government area.
The call was sequel to a motion presented by a member representing Kunchi/Tsanyawa local governments, Alhaji Garba Ya’u Gwarmai, during a plenary session presided over by the speaker Alhaji Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari.
Mover of the motion argued that establishing the university would go a long way in boosting modern agricultural production, food sufficiency among others.
Alhaji Garba Ya’u says research conducted reports that Kunchi Local Government Area is blessed with fertile lands that can serve as a training ground for graduates, improve security and provide employment to the teeming populace.
According to him, agriculture is one of the catalysts to the development of the nation, as such calls the urgent need for government to intensify efforts, towards mapping out policies and programs aimed at uplifting the standard of Agriculture in the country.
The lawmaker said the establishment of the university was in line with the federal and state government’s cardinal objectives of ensuring food security and curtailing the menace of insecurity in the nation.
Contributing, members representing Gabasawa, Kiru, Bagwai and Shannon, Kabiru Hassan Dashi, Ali Isah, and Salisu Dan Azumi Muhammad, explained that the move would boost the economy, improve food production, clothing, medicine, and self-reliance through entrepreneurship skills.
In another development, the house has congratulated a member representing Rogo Local Government Area, Pharmacist Magaji Dahiru Zarewa, over the conferment on him the fellowship award by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria.
The lawmakers described, the award as timely due to the immense contributions of Pharmacist Magaji to the council and urged others to emulate him.
Radio Nigeria reports that the house adjourned its sitting to tomorrow, Tuesday.
KHADIJAH ALIYU/KANO
