Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Innovation, Science and Technology, presented a report to the Senate Plenary…
Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, presented a report to the Senate Plenary on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, regarding the Project Development Agency (PRODA) Establishment Bill 2024.
The bill, which was transferred to the committee on May 15, 2024, aims to establish a legal framework for the 15-year-old institution to expand its scope.
According to Senator Abbas, the committee’s findings indicated that stakeholders and participants agreed on the bill’s intention.
The establishment of PRODA is expected to support Nigeria’s transformation from a resource-based to an innovative-based economy.
The committee recommended that the Senate consider and pass the bill to establish the Project Development Agency in Enugu.
Senator Abbas expressed gratitude to the Senate for the opportunity to present the report and urged for the bill’s passage.
As the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Abbas has been a strong advocate for science, technology, and innovation in Nigeria.
His committee’s report on the PRODA Establishment Bill 2024 is a significant step towards promoting Nigeria’s economic development and growth