Muhammad Babangida Appointed Chairman of Nigeria’s Bank of Agriculture.

Muhammad Babangida Appointed Chairman of Nigeria’s Bank of Agriculture.

The Nigerian World

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, as the new Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA).

The announcement was made on July 18, 2025, as part of a broader leadership overhaul across federal agencies.

Muhammad, 53, holds degrees in Business Administration and Public Relations from institutions in Switzerland, and completed Harvard’s Executive Program in Corporate Governance.

He replaces Aliyu Abdullahi, who served as BOA Chairman from 2021 until the recent reshuffle.

According to the scope of his appointment, Babangida’s new role is expected to signal a renewed focus on food security, agricultural innovation, and restoring trust in Nigeria’s farming finance sector.

Many Nigerians on social media have voiced high expectations for transparency, modernization, and improved service delivery—especially as the country grapples with inflation and widespread rural poverty.