Ex-President’s Son to Lead Revamped Agricultural Bank, as FG Announces Fresh Appointments Across Key Agencies.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as the new Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), signaling a major move in the ongoing reform of Nigeria’s agricultural financing system.
The appointment, which was made public through a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, is part of a broader restructuring initiative that also includes leadership changes in several strategic federal agencies.
Who is Muhammad Babangida?
Muhammad Babangida, 53, brings a rich blend of academic pedigree and business acumen to his new role. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Public Relations and Business Communication from the European University in Montreux, Switzerland. In 2002, he completed the Executive Program on Corporate Governance at the prestigious Harvard Business School.
A businessman and investor, Babangida has over two decades of experience spanning across corporate governance, entrepreneurship, and international business relations. He is the first son of General Ibrahim Babangida and has largely maintained a private profile while contributing quietly to business and philanthropic engagements.
Other Key Appointments
Alongside Babangida, President Tinubu approved the appointment of several notable individuals into leadership positions within federal agencies, including:
Lydia Kalat Musa (Kaduna State) – Chairman, Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA)
Jamilu Wada Aliyu (Kano State) – Chairman, National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
Yahuza Ado Inuwa (Kano State) – Chairman, Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
Sanusi Musa (Kano State) – Chairman, Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR)
Prof. Mustapha Alhaji Aliyu (Sokoto State) – Director-General, Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA)
Sanusi Garba Rikiji (Zamfara State) – Director-General, Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN)
Tomi Somefun (Oyo State) – Managing Director, National Hydro-Electric Power Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC)
Dr. Abdulmumini Mohammed Aminu-Zaria (Kaduna State) – Executive Director, Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC)
These appointments are seen as part of President Tinubu’s efforts to inject fresh expertise and leadership into key national institutions in order to improve efficiency, governance, and economic performance.
The revamped Bank of Agriculture under Muhammad Babangida is expected to play a crucial role in financing agricultural development, supporting farmers, and contributing to the nation’s food security drive.
