In a major shake-up of federal agencies aimed at driving reforms and boosting institutional efficiency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Muhammad Babangida, son of former Military President Ibrahim Babangida, as the Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture.
The announcement, contained in a statement issued on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, also confirmed eight other high-profile appointments across strategic government agencies.
According to the statement, Babangida, 53, brings a wealth of experience and international exposure to his new role.
“Muhammad Babangida, 53, is an alumnus of the European University in Montreux, Switzerland, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Public Relations and Business Communication. He later attended Harvard Business School’s Executive Program on Corporate Governance in 2002,” the release stated.
Other appointments announced by the President include:
- 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).
- Hon. Yahuza Ado Inuwa (Kano State) – Chairman, Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
- Sanusi Musa (SAN) (Kano State) – Chairman, Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR).
- Prof. Al-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).
- Mrs. 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).
The appointments reflect what the presidency described as a deliberate effort to position capable Nigerians in leadership roles to drive growth in agriculture, education, trade, energy, and technical cooperation.
“President Tinubu approved the appointment today, along with eight others. Some of them will serve as chairmen or directors-general of Federal agencies,” the statement added.
These appointments are expected to fast-track reforms, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and enhance the operational efficiency of the institutions they lead.
For further information, the State House emphasized that these appointments align with the administration’s renewed hope agenda to deliver results-driven governance across all sectors.
