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'''Federal College of Horticultural Technology, Dadin Kowa''' is a government owned institution learning located in Dadin Kowa, [[Yamaltu/Deba|Yamaltu Deba]] Local Government Area, [[Gombe State]], Nigeria.<ref name=":0">https://nihort.gov.ng/cont/uploads/2020/07/ANNUAL-REPORT-2007.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>


[[File:This is the gate to federal college of horticulture dadin kowa.jpg|thumb|Main gate of the college, 2023]]
== History ==
The Federal College Of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa is a federal government owned [[Research institute|research institution]] under the [[Agricultural and Food Research Council|Agricultural Research Council]] of Nigeria with the mandate to train and improve manpower in Horticultural and Landscaping Technology.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Federal College Of Horticultural Technology, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State|url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/company/339/federal-college-of-horticultural-technology-dadin-kowa-gombe-state|access-date=2022-02-07|website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
'''Federal College of Horticultural Technology''' is a government-owned tertiary institution of learning located at [[Dadin Kowa Dam|Dadin Kowa]], [[Yamaltu/Deba|Yamaltu Deba]] local government area of [[Gombe state]], [[Nigeria]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2017-03-29 |title=Gombe Horticulture college matriculates 603 students |url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/gombe-horticulture-college-matriculates-603-students/ |access-date=2022-04-03 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">https://nihort.gov.ng/cont/uploads/2020/07/ANNUAL-REPORT-2007.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>


On 19 April 2002, the administration of President Chief [[Olusegun Obasanjo]] approved its establishment becoming the first of its kind in [[Sub-Saharan Africa|sub- Saharan Africa]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Colleges of Agriulture {{!}} National Board for Technical Education|url=https://net.nbte.gov.ng/colleges%20of%20agric|access-date=2022-02-07|website=net.nbte.gov.ng}}</ref>
The college is a [[Research institute|research institution]] under the [[Agricultural and Food Research Council|Agricultural Research Council]] of Nigeria with the mandate to train and improve manpower in [[Horticulture|Horticultural]] and [[Landscape design|Landscaping]] Technology.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Federal College Of Horticultural Technology, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State|url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/company/339/federal-college-of-horticultural-technology-dadin-kowa-gombe-state|access-date=2022-02-07|website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

== Background ==
{{Infobox school
| name = Federal college of Horticulture Technology Dadin kowa
| location = Gombe
| country = Nigeria
| founder = Gombe state government
| website = https://fchdk.edu.ng/
}}
The college with approval from [[National Board for Technical Education]], is a [[National Diploma (Nigeria)|National Diploma]] and [[Higher National Diploma]] awarding institution and had graduated over 1,354 students.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-01 |title=Buhari reiterates commitment to making Nigeria food basket of Africa |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/buhari-reiterates-commitment-to-making-nigeria-food-basket-of-africa/ |access-date=2022-04-03 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref>

On 19 April 2002, the administration of [[President of Nigeria|President]] Chief [[Olusegun Obasanjo]] approved its establishment becoming the first of its kind in [[sub-Saharan Africa]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Colleges of Agriulture {{!}} National Board for Technical Education|url=https://net.nbte.gov.ng/colleges%20of%20agric|access-date=2022-02-07|website=net.nbte.gov.ng|archive-date=7 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207154837/https://net.nbte.gov.ng/colleges%20of%20agric|url-status=dead}}</ref>

As at 2017, the institution with funding from the Ministry of [[Agriculture]] and [[Rural development|Rural Development]] trained 1500 youths drawn from the 36 States of the [[federation]] in the area of agriculture and plant production.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Olowookere |first=Dipo |date=2016-11-20 |title=College Trains 1500 Youths On Plant Production |url=https://businesspost.ng/economy/college-trains-1500-youths-plant-production/ |access-date=2022-04-03 |website=Business Post Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> As of 2016/2017, the college [[Matriculation|matriculated]] 603 students.<ref name=":1" />

=== Bill for Conversion ===
A [[House of Representatives of Nigeria|House of Representative]] member, Hon. Abubakar Yunus Ahmad Ustaz, submitted a bill to the [[8th Nigeria National Assembly|8th Assembly]] for the establishment of a Federal University of Agriculture, Dadin Kowa. However, the bill suffered set back in the [[Senate of Nigeria|Senate]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Mustapha |first=Nuhu Abubakar |date=2022-02-15 |title=Putting the record straight on proposed Federal University of Agriculture, Dadin Kowa |url=https://www.blueprint.ng/putting-the-record-straight-on-proposed-federal-university-of-agriculture-dadin-kowa/ |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2019, after the [[9th Nigeria National Assembly|9th Assembly]] was constituted the bill was reintroduced to the house through the House Committee of Whole and adopted by February 2020. And subsequent transmission to Senate for concurrent [[legislature]] on the bill.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-02 |title=Tortuous journey of a varsity bill |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/03/tortuous-journey-of-a-varsity-bill/ |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-US}}</ref>

The bill survived the first reading in the Senate in June, 2021 and consequently second reading on the Senate Order Paper on December 15, 2021 and third reading before passage on February 9, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-19 |title=On the proposed Federal University of Agriculture, Dadin Kowa |url=https://dailytrust.com/on-the-proposed-federal-university-of-agriculture-dadin-kowa |access-date=2022-04-03 |website=Daily Trust |language=en}}</ref> The bill if assent to by the administration of President [[Muhammadu Buhari]] the institution will be converted from college to Federal [[University]] of [[Agriculture]], Dadin Kowa.<ref name=":2" />

== Climate ==
Situated at an altitude of zero meters (0 feet) above sea level, Dadin Kowa Climate experiences a [[Tropical wet and dry climate|Tropical wet and dry]] or [[Savanna|savanna climate]] (Classification: Aw). The annual [[temperature]] in the region is recorded at 31.55&nbsp;°C (88.79&nbsp;°F), marking a 2.09% increase compared to the average temperatures in [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://weatherandclimate.com/nigeria/gombe/dadin-kowa | title=Dadin Kowa, Gombe, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data }}</ref>


== Schools ==
== Schools ==
The institution offers the following programs:


The institution offers the following programs:<ref name=":1" />
* Animal Health and Production

* Statistics
===Higher National Diploma HND (2 years)===
* Horticulture Management
The programs in higher diploma are as follows:
* Agriculture Extension Management

* Corperative Economic Management
* Science Laboratory Technology
1.[[Horticultural flora|Horticultural]] Technology.

*Fishery technology
2.[[Agricultural extension|Agricultural Extension]] & Management.
* Health And Production Technology

* Cooperative Economics and Management.
3.[[Pest management|Pest Management]] Technology.

4.[[Crop production|Crop Production]].

5.[[Animal health|Animal Health]] Technology.

6.[[Animal production|Animal Production]] Technology.

7.Cooperative Economics And Management.

8.[[Agribusiness|Agric Business]] Management.

9. Pest Management Technology

===National Diploma ND (2 years)===

1.Horticultural Technology.

2.[[Agricultural technology|Agricultural Technology]].

3.Animal Health &Production Technology

4.Cooperative Economics &Management.

5.[[Fishery]] Technology

6.Science Laboratory Technology.

7. [[Computer science|Computer Science]]

8. [[Library and information science|Library and Information]] Science.

9. [[Social Development]].

===Certificate Courses===
1.Certificate In General Horticulture, [[Floriculture]], [[Vegetable production|Vegetable Production]], Orchard Establishment, Agro-[[Forestry]] etc.-1 Year duration.

2.Certificate in Animal Health, [[Fisheries science|Fisheries]], [[Poultry farming|Poultry Production]], Beef And [[Dairy|Diary Production]], [[Small ruminant morbillivirus|Small Ruminants]] Production
* [[Animal Health]] and [[Manufacturing|Production]].
* [[Statistics]].
* [[Horticulture]] Management.
* [[Agriculture]] Extension Management.
* Cooperative [[Economics|Economic]] Management.
* [[Laboratory|Science Laboratory]] [[Technology]].
*[[Fishery]] Technology.
* [[Health]] and [[Manufacturing|Production]] Technology.
* [[Co-operative economics|Cooperative Economics]] and [[Management]].


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
<references />

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== External Link ==

* https://fchdk.edu.ng/


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[[Category:Higher Education Academy]]
[[Category:Education in Nigeria by city or town]]
[[Category:Schools in Gombe State]]
[[Category:Education in Nigeria by state]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2002]]
[[Category:2002 establishments in Nigeria]]

Latest revision as of 10:55, 21 April 2024

Main gate of the college, 2023

Federal College of Horticultural Technology is a government-owned tertiary institution of learning located at Dadin Kowa, Yamaltu Deba local government area of Gombe state, Nigeria.[1][2]

The college is a research institution under the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria with the mandate to train and improve manpower in Horticultural and Landscaping Technology.[3][2]

Background

Federal college of Horticulture Technology Dadin kowa
Location
Map
Gombe

Nigeria
Information
FounderGombe state government
Websitehttps://fchdk.edu.ng/

The college with approval from National Board for Technical Education, is a National Diploma and Higher National Diploma awarding institution and had graduated over 1,354 students.[4]

On 19 April 2002, the administration of President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo approved its establishment becoming the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa.[5]

As at 2017, the institution with funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development trained 1500 youths drawn from the 36 States of the federation in the area of agriculture and plant production.[6] As of 2016/2017, the college matriculated 603 students.[1]

Bill for Conversion

A House of Representative member, Hon. Abubakar Yunus Ahmad Ustaz, submitted a bill to the 8th Assembly for the establishment of a Federal University of Agriculture, Dadin Kowa. However, the bill suffered set back in the Senate.[7]

In 2019, after the 9th Assembly was constituted the bill was reintroduced to the house through the House Committee of Whole and adopted by February 2020. And subsequent transmission to Senate for concurrent legislature on the bill.[8]

The bill survived the first reading in the Senate in June, 2021 and consequently second reading on the Senate Order Paper on December 15, 2021 and third reading before passage on February 9, 2022.[9] The bill if assent to by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari the institution will be converted from college to Federal University of Agriculture, Dadin Kowa.[7]

Climate

Situated at an altitude of zero meters (0 feet) above sea level, Dadin Kowa Climate experiences a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate (Classification: Aw). The annual temperature in the region is recorded at 31.55 °C (88.79 °F), marking a 2.09% increase compared to the average temperatures in Nigeria.[10]

Schools

The institution offers the following programs:[1]

Higher National Diploma HND (2 years)

The programs in higher diploma are as follows:

1.Horticultural Technology.

2.Agricultural Extension & Management.

3.Pest Management Technology.

4.Crop Production.

5.Animal Health Technology.

6.Animal Production Technology.

7.Cooperative Economics And Management.

8.Agric Business Management.

9. Pest Management Technology

National Diploma ND (2 years)

1.Horticultural Technology.

2.Agricultural Technology.

3.Animal Health &Production Technology

4.Cooperative Economics &Management.

5.Fishery Technology

6.Science Laboratory Technology.

7. Computer Science

8. Library and Information Science.

9. Social Development.

Certificate Courses

1.Certificate In General Horticulture, Floriculture, Vegetable Production, Orchard Establishment, Agro-Forestry etc.-1 Year duration.

2.Certificate in Animal Health, Fisheries, Poultry Production, Beef And Diary Production, Small Ruminants Production

References

  1. ^ a b c "Gombe Horticulture college matriculates 603 students". The Sun Nigeria. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b https://nihort.gov.ng/cont/uploads/2020/07/ANNUAL-REPORT-2007.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  3. ^ "Federal College Of Horticultural Technology, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Buhari reiterates commitment to making Nigeria food basket of Africa". Tribune Online. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Colleges of Agriulture | National Board for Technical Education". net.nbte.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  6. ^ Olowookere, Dipo (20 November 2016). "College Trains 1500 Youths On Plant Production". Business Post Nigeria. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  7. ^ a b Mustapha, Nuhu Abubakar (15 February 2022). "Putting the record straight on proposed Federal University of Agriculture, Dadin Kowa". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Tortuous journey of a varsity bill". Vanguard News. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  9. ^ "On the proposed Federal University of Agriculture, Dadin Kowa". Daily Trust. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  10. ^ "Dadin Kowa, Gombe, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data".

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