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President Tinubu Appoints New Heads for Federal Agencies

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of the former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, as chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. This move is part of a broader effort to revitalize the country's agricultural sector and economic development. The appointments come as a part of a larger restructuring effort, with President Tinubu aiming to inject new energy and expertise into various federal agencies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Muhammad Babangida, son of former military president Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, has been appointed as chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture at the age of 53.
  • Babangida holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a 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.
  • Seven other appointments were approved by President Tinubu, including Lydia Kalat Musa as chairman of the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA), and Jamilu Wada Aliyu as chairman of the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).
  • Other appointments include the Hon. Yahuza Ado Inuwa as Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) chairman, Sanusi Musa (SAN) as Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) chairman, and Prof. Al-Mustapha Alhaji Aliyu as director-general of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA).
  • Sanusi Garba Rikiji was appointed director-general of the Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN), while Mrs Tomi Somefun was appointed managing director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC).
  • Dr Abdulmumuni Mohammed Aminu-Zaria was appointed executive director of the Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC).

Statistics:

  • Muhammad Babangida is 53 years old, having been born in [year not specified].
  • The European University in Montreux, Switzerland, awarded him a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Public Relations and Business Communication.
  • He has attended Harvard Business School's Executive Program on Corporate Governance.
  • A total of eight appointments were approved by President Tinubu.

Sources:

  • President Bola Tinubu's statement through presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga
  • Interview with Muhammad Babangida

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