President Tinubu Appoints New Heads of Federal Agencies and State-Owned Enterprises

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new chairmen and directors-general for several federal agencies and state-owned enterprises, including the son of former military President, Muhammad Babangida, as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. The appointments were made on Friday, and include several other high-profile individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

Key Takeaways:

  • Muhammad Babangida, son of former military President, has been appointed as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture.
  • Eight other individuals have been appointed to lead various federal agencies and state-owned enterprises, including Lydia Kalat Musa, Jamilu Wada Aliyu, Hon. Yahuza Ado Inuwa, and Sanusi Musa.
  • Other appointees include Prof. Al-Mustapha Alhaji Aliyu, Sanusi Garba Rikiji, Mrs Tomi Somefun, and Dr Abdulmumini Mohammed Aminu-Zaria, who will serve as Director-General or Managing Director of various agencies.
  • Appointees hold degrees from reputable institutions, including Harvard Business School, European University in Montreux, and the University of California, and have diverse backgrounds in business, education, and public relations.

Statistics:

  • 9 new appointees have been announced by President Tinubu.
  • Muhammad Babangida, 53, has attended Harvard Business School's Executive Programme on Corporate Governance and holds degrees in Business Administration and Public Relations and Business Communication.
  • Other appointees hold degrees from institutions such as European University in Montreux and the University of California.

Sources:

  • "President Tinubu approves 9 new appointments" (Source: Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Spokesperson)
  • "President Tinubu Appoints 9 New Heads" (Source: News source, date unknown)