President Tinubu Appoints Muhammad Babangida as Bank of Agriculture Chairman
In a significant move, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military leader Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. The announcement came alongside eight other key appointments to federal government agencies.
Key Appointments Announced
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed the appointments in an official statement on Friday, July 18. The decision comes as President Tinubu prepares for an official visit to Kano to pay condolences to the family of late billionaire Alhaji Aminu Dantata.
Profile of Muhammad Babangida
The 53-year-old appointee brings impressive credentials to his new role. Babangida holds a Business Administration degree from the European University in Switzerland and a Master’s in Public Relations and Business Communication. He further enhanced his qualifications with an Executive Program on Corporate Governance from Harvard Business School in 2002.
Complete List of New Appointees
| S/N | Name | State | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad Babangida | Niger | Chairman, Bank of Agriculture |
| 2 | Lydia Kalat Musa | Kaduna | Chairman, Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority |
| 3 | Jamilu Wada Aliyu | Kano | Chairman, National Educational Research and Development Council |
| 4 | Yahuza Ado Inuwa | Kano | Chairman, Standard Organisation of Nigeria |
| 5 | Sanusi Musa (SAN) | Kano | Chairman, Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution |
| 6 | Prof. Al-Mustapha Alhaji Aliyu | Sokoto | DG, Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa |
| 7 | Sanusi Garba Rikiji | Zamfara | DG, Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations |
| 8 | Mrs Tomi Somefun | Oyo | MD, National Hydro-Electric Power Areas Development Commission |
| 9 | Dr Abdulmumini Mohammed Aminu-Zaria | Kaduna | Executive Director, Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Management Commission |
President’s Visit to Kano
The appointments were announced as President Tinubu prepares to visit Kano to condole with the family of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, the late billionaire and philanthropist who passed away at 94. The president’s visit comes after his return to Nigeria, having been abroad when the elder statesman died on June 28, 2025.
Dantata’s remains were buried in Medina, Saudi Arabia, on July 1, with prominent figures including Aliko Dangote in attendance. The visit underscores the president’s commitment to honoring Nigeria’s influential figures and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Political Developments
In related political news, President Tinubu recently hosted Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom and Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the Presidential Villa. Governor Eno’s recent defection from the PDP to the APC marks a significant shift in Akwa Ibom’s political landscape, with the president recognizing him as the new APC leader in the state.
These appointments and political developments demonstrate President Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance structures while maintaining important political alliances across Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng