Governor Aiyedatiwa gave the approval after a review of the initial proposal for the upgrade of the polytechnic to a university of management science and technology by the state government under the last administration.
The Governor who was announcing the conversion of the polytechnic on
his assumption of office after inauguration, said the school would be a model for the agric and food security revolution initiative of his administration in the state
A committee according to Dr. Aiyedatiwa, will be set up by the government to work out the modalities for the implementation of the conversion
He assured that this would not have any negative effects on the current students and staff of the institution.
Similarly, the Governor approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the state government and a private investor on the injection of N15billion into a youth-oriented agriculture initiative in the State.
The MoU is to ensure the establishment and operation of the Young Ranchers Agricultural Cluster Development Programme between the government and AgroMall Discovery and Extension Limited.
The company based on the agreement, will make use of 5 hectares of land in each of the three clusters in the state, using three higher institutions, including the newly upgraded RUGIPO, as host pilot beneficiaries.
The initiative will focus on practical farming for young people and practical training for students in agriculture and agric related operations.
Aside training of the students, each of the three institutions to be used as hosts also stands to benefit a percentage from the proceeds of the operations
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