The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023 (SB 225) is a significant legislation aimed at the operational framework of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA).
This Bill, once passed into law, will relocate the Agency from being under the direct supervision of the Presidency to being overseen by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
The primary objective of this amendment is to ensure that the Agency is more effectively supervised and that its operations align closely with the broader goals of the Ministry, particularly concerning food security.
By placing NALDA under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Bill aims to facilitate better coordination, more efficient resource allocation, and accelerated land development specifically tailored for agricultural purposes.
This is seen as a strategic move to bolster food security across the nation, ensuring that the Agency’s activities directly contribute to the sustainable development of agricultural land for farmers.
The Bill had its First Reading in the Senate on Wednesday, 1st November 2023, marking the beginning of its legislative journey through the National Assembly.
If successfully passed, this amendment could play a crucial role in strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector and enhancing the country’s food security initiatives.
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