Reps Summon Ibadan, Oji River Provosts Over Budgets

The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has summoned the Provosts of the Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan, and the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, for failing to submit their 2024 and 2025 capital budget proposals as required.

The directive was contained in a letter dated October 21, 2025, signed by the Clerk of the Committee, Mr. Adelani Sunday.

According to the correspondence titled “Re: Request for Submission of 2024 and 2025 Capital Budget and Invitation for a Meeting,” the Committee expressed disappointment that both institutions ignored earlier invitations and failed to appear despite prior notifications.

The Committee stressed that the Provosts’ appearance and timely submission of the necessary documents were crucial to the consideration of their 2026 budgetary allocations.

“I am directed to remind you that the Committee has not received your submissions on the subject matter, and you did not appear before the Committee on the day allotted to your agency,” part of the letter read.

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“You are hereby reminded that your appearance and submission of these vital documents are essential for the Committee’s consideration of your institution’s 2026 appropriation.”

The Provosts have been directed to appear unfailingly before the Committee alongside their Directors of Procurement and Finance on Thursday, October 23, 2025, by 2:00 p.m., at Conference Room 028, New Building, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

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The Committee further warned that non-compliance could jeopardize the inclusion of the institutions’ capital projects in the 2026 federal budget, emphasizing the importance of legislative oversight and strict adherence to due process.