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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has named Muhammad Babangida, son of former military leader Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. The announcement, made on July 18, 2025, includes eight other appointees to head critical federal agencies, signaling a push for sectoral reforms.

Key Points:
  • Babangida, 53, holds degrees in Business Administration and Public Relations from Switzerland’s European University.
  • He completed Harvard’s Corporate Governance program, bolstering his credentials for the role.
  • The BOA recapitalization aligns with Nigeria’s N1.5 trillion food security agenda.
  • Other appointees span energy, education, trade, and conflict resolution sectors.
  • Lydia Kalat Musa will chair the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA).
  • Sanusi Musa, SAN, leads the Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR).
  • The presidency emphasized transparency and service delivery as a core mandate

These appointments are part of an ongoing effort to strengthen leadership and ensure robust policy implementation and coordination nationwide. The administration aims to educate the public on key government changes and empower institutions for improved national impact.

Sources: Bayo Onanuga, State House Press