Mechanised farming: FG approves N30bn for universities of Agriculture
The Federal Government has approved N30 billion grant to 30 public universities of agriculture to immediately begin mechanized farming.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who made this known on Tuesday in Abuja while declaring open a retreat organized by the Ministry of Education for pro-chancellors of federal universities, said this would be contribution of universities to food security in the country.
He has directed universities to focus strictly on their core mandates and to henceforth stop offering programmes unrelated to their original mandates.
Alausa disclosed that each university would receive N1 billion as a take-off grant for the initiative.
He stressed the importance of universities of agriculture owning and operating mechanized farming systems.
The Minister reaffirmed commitment towards addressing the pressing challenges facing education in Nigeria while advancing reforms that promote inclusivity, equity, and excellence.
