A Bill for an Act to Establish National Institute for Organic Agriculture and Food Safety Research, Ulonna North, Isuikwuato, Abia State has passed its first reading at the Federal House of Representatives.
The Bill Sponsored by the Member representing Isuikwuato /Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah (Labour party Abia State) and three others, if passed into law, will Conduct an in-depth research on the impact of organic food consumption on public health outcomes related to NCDs.
According to Hon. Ogah, the Institution will Provide crucial data to inform dietary recommendations and National health policies, develop a comprehensive educational and practical agricultural programs to empower consumers with knowledge about the benefits of organic foods as well as provide grants, funds and support to individuals, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, public and private entities for conducting research in organic agriculture and food safety.
As the National Assembly Member pointed out, the proposed Institution will also Support and promote the development of sustainable organic agricultural practices and technologies and ensure the safety of organic food products for consumers by advancing research on the safety, quality and traceability of organic foods, among others.
It is expected that having passed the first reading, the bill will now move to the subsequent stages of more legislative processes, where further debates, and considerations will take place.
Hanto Daily News gathered from some Constituents interviewed that the presence of such centre will not only ensure astronomical increase in agricultural activities but will also bring about the urgent revival of the Ulonna North farm settlement.
