HB. 1215First ReadingMember BillScience & Technology

Biotechnology Development Agency Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026

A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Biotechnology Development Agency Act and Enact the Biotechnology Development Agency Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters

In plain terms

This bill updates the existing law governing the Biotechnology Development Agency. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)

Sponsor

Suleiman Duru

Introduced

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Last action

Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Legislative journey

Gazetted
Wednesday, 12 November 2025 · passed
First Reading
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Second Reading
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Referred to Committee
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Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (6)

Abubakar OwolabiAPC · Benue South, Benue Chidi O. AjayiAPC · Yobe Central, Yobe Okon YahayaAPC · Katsina Valley, Katsina Safiya S. OluwoleAPGA · Bayelsa South, Bayelsa Uche V. AlabiAPGA · Delta North, Delta Wale WadaPDP · Borno East, Borno

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