Nigeria’s House of Representatives has passed a groundbreaking bill sponsored by Hon. Amobi Ogah to establish the National Institute for Organic Agriculture and Food Safety Research in Isuikwuato, Abia State — the first of its kind in Africa. The institute promises jobs, safer food, and global recognition for Nigeria’s agricultural innovation.
In what has been described as a landmark moment for Nigeria’s agricultural and scientific development, the House of Representatives has passed the Bill for the Establishment of the National Institute for Organic Agriculture and Food Safety Research, to be located at Ulonna North, Isuikwuato Hon. Amobi Ogah Makes History: Reps Pass Bill Establishing Nigeria’s First Institute for Organic Agriculture in IsuikwuatoLocal Government Area of Abia State.
The bill, sponsored by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, represents a transformative leap toward making Nigeria a continental leader in organic food production, agricultural innovation, and public health protection.
Speaking exclusively to All Facts Newspaper, Hon. Amobi Ogah expressed deep appreciation to the leadership of the House of Representatives for the speedy passage of the bill, as well as to his colleagues for their overwhelming support.
“This bill is not just about building an institute — it’s about securing Nigeria’s food future. When signed into law and operationalized, it will create thousands of job opportunities, boost research capacity, and regulate the consumption of GMO foods through verified scientific research,” Hon. Ogah stated.
According to him, the institute will serve as a center of excellence for organic agricultural practices, equipping Nigerian farmers with modern, sustainable farming techniques that protect the environment and ensure safer, healthier food for citizens.
Beyond research, the institute is expected to generate massive employment opportunities for scientists, researchers, farmers, agro-entrepreneurs, and food technologists. It will open a new economic corridor in Isuikwuato and Abia State, attracting both public and private sector investments into the region.
In an era of growing concern over genetically modified foods, the institute will serve as a national reference center for food safety testing and policy advisory, ensuring that agricultural innovations meet global health and safety standards.
Hon. Amobi Ogah emphasized that the creation of the institute in Isuikwuato will not only place Abia on the map of global agricultural innovation but also mark Nigeria’s first step toward leading Africa’s organic revolution.
“With this institute, we’re shaping a healthier, safer, and more sustainable future for generations to come,” the lawmaker concluded.
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