N636 Billion Budget Proposal: Federal University of Agriculture Mubi Set to Receive N3.58 Billion

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has proposed a budget allocation of N636 billion for 2025, with a significant portion dedicated to Federal Universities of Agriculture and research institutes. The Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State, is set to receive N3.58 billion, a move expected to boost the institution’s agricultural research and education capabilities.

The Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State, is set to receive N3.58 billion, a move expected to boost the institution’s agricultural research and education capabilities

The proposed budget allocation is part of the government’s efforts to prioritize education and research in the agricultural sector. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has designated N180 billion for Federal Universities of Agriculture and research institutes. This allocation will benefit several institutions, including the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State; Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State; and over 40 research institutes, such as the Agricultural Research and Management Institute, Ilorin, and the National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi.

Dr. Moses Ogah, a lecturer at the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University in Makurdi, described the proposed allocation as a “constructive advancement” but emphasized the need for strategic implementation. He noted that the primary goal of establishing universities of agriculture is to engage in food production and provide subsidized food to the populace, a mission that has not been fully achieved.

The Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, is expected to play a crucial role in promoting economic development in the North East region

The Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, is expected to play a crucial role in promoting economic development in the North East region by tapping into its agricultural capabilities.