A Bill for an Act to Establish National Institute for Organic Agriculture and Food Safety Research, Ulonna North Isuikwuato, Abia State has passed it’s first reading in the Federal house of Representatives.

The Bill Sponsored by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah (Labour party Abia State) and three others intends to Establish the National Institute that will Conduct an in-dept Research on the impact of organic food consumption on public health outcomes related to NCDs.

When established, Hon. Ogah said the Institution will Provide crucial data to inform dietary recommendations and National health policies, Develop a comprehensive educational and practical agricultural programs to empower consumer with knowledge about the benefits of organic foods and Provide grants, funds and support to individuals, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and public and private entities conducting research in organic agriculture and food safety.

According to him, the proposed Institution will also Support and promote the development of sustainable organic agricultural practices and technologies and to ensure the safety of organic food products for consumers by advancing research on the safety, quality and traceability of organic foods, among others.

With the bill’s first passage, it has now moved to the subsequent stages of more legislative processes, where further readings, debates, and considerations will take place.