It was all joy for the Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Dr. Abdulfatai Buhari as he could not hide his happiness as the National Assembly on Wednesday passed the bill seeking the establishment of Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Oke Ogun.
The bill, sponsored by Senator Buhari which is now awaiting the Presidential assent has successfully passed through the legislative processes with a strong hope that it shall enjoy the the assent of President Muhammodu Buhari soonest.
The lawmaker, in a telephone conversation described today as one of his happiest days on earth.
He specifically thanked God for making the legislative processes of having the citadel of learning in Oke Ogun, a success.
In his words, “I thank God, I’ve played my roles and I’m sure, Insha Allah, the President will assent to the bill and it shall manifest soonest”.
It will be recalled that on 25th of April 2017 and 7th November, 2017, the bill to establish the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Oke Ogun, Oyo State passed the first and second reading respectively after which the bill was referred to the Committee on Tertiary Education.
On the 14th of November 2019 , Senator AbdulFatai Buhari represented the bill and after it passed the second reading, it was again referred to the Committee on Tertiary Education and Monday 20 July, 2020 was fixed for the public hearing.
The public hearing was held successfully with a clear indication that it will be passed by the National Assembly.
The APC chieftain who promised to facilitate Federal institution into the region noted that the institution will enhance development and create employment opportunities for the indigenes and residents of his senatorial district and the state at large.
He made the promise during his electioneering campaign, considering the zone as an agrarian community.
