Muhammed Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, has officially accepted his appointment as the chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA).
President Bola Tinubu had appointed Babangida to the position on July 18, 2025, as part of efforts to revamp the nation’s agricultural finance sector.
In a press statement released on Monday and shared by Dada Olusegun, the president’s special assistant on social media, Babangida expressed gratitude for the opportunity and pledged to support the federal government’s agricultural transformation agenda.
The newly appointed chairman expressed appreciation to Tinubu for the trust reposed in him.
Babangida also dismissed reports suggesting he had rejected the appointment, describing them as false, and malicious.
He said such claim is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and tarnish the image of the Tinubu administration.
“We wish to clarify that Muhammed gratefully accepts the appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, as announced by the federal government, and extends his sincere appreciation to President Tinubu for the trust and confidence bestowed upon him,” the statement reads.
The statement further noted that those behind the fake reports would be identified and held accountable.
“We also want to assure the public that those spreading these falsehoods will be thoroughly investigated and brought to justice. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and fostering unity within our nation,” it added.
The statement concluded with a call on Nigerians to verify information through credible sources.
Olusegun said Babangida’s appointment was among several strategic appointments approved by the president to strengthen leadership across key government institutions.
(TheCable)
