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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Muhammad Babangida, son of Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as the new Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA).
TJ News Nigeria reports that the appointment was officially announced in a statement issued on Friday, July 18, 2025, by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, Muhammad Babangida, aged 53, 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. He also completed the Executive Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Business School in 2002.
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List of Other Key Appointments by President Tinubu
President Tinubu also approved several other strategic appointments across federal agencies and institutions as part of his administration’s effort to reposition critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.
New Appointees and Their Positions:
- Lydia Kalat Musa – Chairman, Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA)
- State of Origin: Kaduna
- Jamilu Wada Aliyu – Chairman, National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
- State of Origin: Kano
- Hon. Yahuza Ado Inuwa – Chairman, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
- State of Origin: Kano
- Sanusi Musa, SAN – Chairman, Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR)
- State of Origin: Kano
- Professor Al-Mustapha Alhaji Aliyu – Director-General, Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA)
- State of Origin: Sokoto
- Sanusi Garba Rikiji – Director-General, Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN)
- State of Origin: Zamfara
- Mrs. Tomi Somefun – Managing Director, National Hydro-Electric Power Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC)
- State of Origin: Oyo
- Dr. Abdulmumini Mohammed Aminu-Zaria – Executive Director, Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC)
- State of Origin: Kaduna
Strategic Sectoral Focus of the Appointments
TJ News Nigeria learnt that the latest appointments are targeted at reinvigorating governance and institutional performance in critical economic sectors such as agriculture, water management, peace and conflict resolution, trade, education, and energy development.
The inclusion of technocrats and professionals with diverse academic and executive backgrounds, including experience from international institutions, appears to reflect President Tinubu’s renewed commitment to economic diversification and sustainable development.
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Who Is Muhammad Babangida?
Muhammad Babangida, aside from being the first son of General Ibrahim Babangida, has had a low public profile in recent years. However, he is known to have interests in business, governance, and public sector development. His appointment to lead the Bank of Agriculture places him in a key position to help drive the administration’s agricultural financing reforms and enhance food security policies.
Reactions and Implications
Political analysts believe these new appointments could signal a broader cabinet reshuffle or institutional reforms in the coming months. Some civil society groups and agricultural experts have already reacted positively, welcoming Muhammad Babangida’s appointment and calling for transparency, inclusiveness, and innovation in policy delivery.
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What you should know
With these latest appointments, President Tinubu continues to consolidate his administration’s footprint across major national institutions, aiming to align governance with competence and result-oriented leadership.
TJ News Nigeria will continue to monitor these developments and provide updates on the performance and policy directions of the newly appointed officials.
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