The lawmaker cautioned that the coming generation will be tolled towards agricultural practices, bringing about a diversified economy.
“My dream is to ensure the establishment of a world-class institution to conduct education, research, and environmental monitoring and assessment in collaboration with society at large,” he said.
Agbese said, “For a knowledge-based economy, the proposed university will become a key element of innovation systems both as a creator of new knowledge and ideas based on research and as a provider of human capital.”
The bill was sponsored by Hon Philip Agbese (APC-Benue), representing Ado/Okpokwu/ Ogbadibo Federal Constituency.