Obiano shines as Anambra gets Fisheries and Aquaculture Businesses Development Agency, (FABDA) Bill scales 2nd reading

www.odogwublog.com reports that Governor Willie Obiano shall soon make another feat as the first to set up an agency solely for fish and aquaculture activities in Nigeria.

 

At the Anambra state House of Assembly plenary, a bill for a law to establish the Fisheries and Aquaculture Businesses Development Agency (FABDA) scaled second reading.

The bill which is sponsored by the Executive Arm of Government was introduced to the House by the Deputy Majority Leader, Chief Paschal Agbodike who explained that the bill when passed will go a long way in stimulating fisheries and aquaculture in the state.

On his part, the member representing Njikoka Two Constituency, Dr. Pete Ibida noted that it will encourage a lot of people to go into fishery and aqua culture, thereby creating employment opportunities for the youths.

The Deputy Speaker, Sir Hafford Oseke and other members of the House spoke in favour of the bill.

Similarly, a bill for a law to establish the Anambra State Information Communication Technology Agency scaled second reading. Another bill that scaled second reading is a bill for a law to establish the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority.