By Abbanobi-Eku Onyeka
The Senate is scheduled to receive and consider committee reports on proposed amendments to the Federal Universities of Agriculture Act and the establishment of the Federal University of Education, Obudu, Cross River State, alongside bills forwarded for concurrence.
The legislative items include the Federal Universities of Agriculture Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (SB. 899), sponsored by Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District.
The Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions is expected to present its report on the bill for consideration by the chamber.
Another item is the Federal University of Education, Obudu, Cross River State (Establishment) Bill, 2026 (SB. 150), for which the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is to present its report.
The bill is associated with Senator Dandutse Muntari Mohammed, representing Katsina South Senatorial District.
Also listed for consideration are two bills forwarded for concurrence: the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB. 2681), and the Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB. 1706).
Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, is listed in connection with the concurrence items.
The legislative business covers agricultural research, university education and the legal framework governing federal medical centres.
The consideration of the reports and concurrence bills will provide the Senate with an opportunity to examine the relevant legislative proposals in line with its parliamentary procedures.
