Agricultural Insurance Corporation Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Insurance Corporation Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Agricultural Insurance Corporation. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 9 June 2026 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Wednesday, 5 August 2026 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 · passed
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 · passed
Third Reading
Thursday, 3 September 2026 · passed
Senate Concurrence
Not yet reached
Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Votes
- CarriedVoice vote
That the Bill "Agricultural Insurance Corporation Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026" be now read the Third Time and passed.
251 Ayes · 15 Noes · 6 Abstentions
Public hearings
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Public Hearing on the Agricultural Insurance Corporation Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 231
Public engagement
5 published submissions
3 support · 1 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Tijani I.Kadunaneutral
Please publish the committee report when it is laid so the public can read it.
- Ijeoma N.Federal Capital Territoryoppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Peter A.Bayelsasupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Ndubuisi A.Katsinasupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Deborah O.Edosupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.