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Muhammad Babangida, son of former Nigerian military President Ibrahim Babangida, has been appointed as the chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to statehouse.gov.ng, this appointment is part of a broader restructuring of key government agencies. The Bank of Agriculture, a major financial institution focused on agricultural development, has undergone significant reforms under the new administration. President Tinubu's decision to appoint Babangida, a figure with connections to Nigeria's political history, has drawn attention due to his father's legacy as a former military leader. The appointment aligns with efforts to strengthen agricultural funding and support rural development initiatives. This move has sparked discussions about the potential impact on Nigeria's economy and the role of state-owned financial institutions in agricultural growth.