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Lawmaker introduces project development agency bill

 

 

 

 

Written By Anthony Iwuoma

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted By Town Crier News Nigeria

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Published By Fitness Network Communications

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sir Frank Chukwuma Ibezim, Senator, representing Imo North in the upper legislative house of the National Assembly, has introduced a bill, entitled: Project Development Agency Bill (SB. 1097).

The bill, according to the distinguished lawmaker, urges the establishment of an agency that would be responsible for the broad function of generating and catalysing industrialisation by carrying out industrial research from the laboratory stage to the pilot plant stage.

The proposed agency would also render consultancy services to governments, industries and individuals.

The bill, which equally seeks to give legislative backing to the already existing agency with over 40 years of existence has already scaled through the first reading.

Leading the debate, Ibezim stated that the Project Development Agency Bill, when enacted into law, would have the mandate to among others:

*conduct research in engineering machinery and equipment, industrial materials and processes to pilot plant stages, including engineering design, development and fabrication, and in particular to conduct research into materials science and technology including metallurgy, foundry work, plastics and synthetic fibres;

*processing of ceramic materials and other solid based minerals for industrial use, including development of ceramics, glass and mineral technologies;

*processing of agro produce into various bye-products through development of appropriate technology and machinery requirements;

*carry out mechanical engineering including engineering design, fabrication, machining and other processes;

*carry out coal conversion and utilization;

*carry out chemical plant development;

*carry out electrical and electronic elements particularly electrical generators, motors, transformers, switchgear, batteries and other equipment;

*undertake economic evaluation of research results to establish their viability in micro, small, medium and large enterprises development;

*carry out training in specialized technical areas and award proficiency certificates;

*establish a specially advanced technology center with a post-graduate degree awarding curriculum in science and technology in collaboration with an accredited University;

*carry out technical, analytical and consultancy services for existing and planned industries; and

*handle any other related matter as may be determined by the Minister or President.

“Mr. President, Distinguished Colleagues,” Ibezim further said, “taking into Cognizance the existence of the agency over the past 43 years, the developments in the industry and policy thrust of government, it is expedient to provide the needed legislative framework for the agency to operate optimally as it would provide a robust legal framework, which will strengthen and reposition the agency to effectively discharge its statutory responsibilities; and bring about operational improvements.”


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