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BACKGROUND |
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In the
late '70s it became clear that our
dependence on oil revenue to the neglect of
agricultural development was unreliable for
national economic and social development.
The Federal Government of Nigeria then
pumped a lot of money into reviving
agricultural activities and productivity in
Nigeria. However, it was soon realized that
the huge investments in agriculture would
not yield the desired results because of an
acute shortage of manpower with requisite
managerial skills and capability.
Consequently, an institute to train and
develop the required manpower to manage the
many agricultural and rural development
projects existing and being planned, became
a necessity. In 1980, with the assistance of
a World Bank loan, ARMTI was established to
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MISSION |
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improve management practice in the
agricultural and rural sector
through appropriate management
interventions. |
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OBJECTIVES |
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The main objectives
of ARMTI are to:- |
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Provide management training; |
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Provide consultancy and advisory services;
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Conduct applied management
research, special and
diagnostic studies; |
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Disseminate
agricultural and
rural information;
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Contribute to policy development which would enhance better
managememt of the agricultural and rural sector in
Nigeria. |
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LEGAL STATUS |
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Agricultural and Rural
Management Training
Institute Act Cap. 11. Vol.I
laws of the Federation
of Nigeria. Supervising
Ministry: ARMTI is a
parastatal organization
under the Federal Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural
Development of the Federal
Government of Nigeria. |
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GOVERNANCE |
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The Act establishing ARMTI
provides for a 7-member
Board of Governors including
the Director of the
Institute. The Board is the
highest policy-making body
with responsibility for
among others:-
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formulation of
policies for proper
governance of the
Institute; |
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approving her
programmes and
budget; |
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ensuring adequate
funding for ARMTI
and proper
management of the
Institute's finance. |
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© 2006 Agricultural & Rural Management Training Institute,
Nigeria |
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