Son of Former President IBB, Appointed Chairman of Bank of Agriculture
By Usman A Harande
In a significant development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military President Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. This appointment comes as part of a broader shake-up in various government agencies, with eight other notable appointments announced today, July 18, 2025.
Muhammad Babangida, 53, is a seasoned professional with a background in Business Administration and Public Relations. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Master’s degree in Public Relations and Business Communication from the European University in Montreux, Switzerland. He later attended Harvard Business School’s Executive Program on Corporate Governance in 2002.
The list of appointees includes:
- 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)
- The 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)
These appointments signal a new direction for the Tinubu administration, with a focus on revitalizing key sectors such as agriculture, education, and energy. The appointments are expected to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to these critical areas.
President Tinubu’s appointments are seen as a strategic move to drive growth and development in various sectors. With Muhammad Babangida at the helm of the Bank of Agriculture, the agricultural sector is expected to receive a much-needed boost.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Caption: Muhammad Babangida, Son of Former President Ibrahim Babangida, Takes the Helm at Bank of Agriculture
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