President Tinubu Reaffirms Mohammed Babangida As Bank Of Agriculture Chairman As He Constitutes Boards Of BOA, NADF, And UBEC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the boards of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), reinforcing his administration’s commitment to revitalising strategic national institutions.

At the Bank of Agriculture, President Tinubu reaffirmed the appointment of Mohammed Babangida as Chairman, alongside the confirmation of Ayo Sotinrin as Managing Director. The President also approved the appointments of three executive directors and five non-executive directors representing all six geo-political zones.

The executive directors are:

Fatima Garba (Sokoto), Executive Director, Corporate Services

Ka’amuna Ibrahim Khadi (Borno), Executive Director, Risk Management and Strategy

Hakeem Oluwatosin Salami (Kwara), Executive Director, Operations

The non-executive directors are: Aminu Malami Mohammed (North East), Charles Amuchienwa (South East), Oladejo Odunuga (South West), Rabiu Idris Funtua (North West), and Kochi Donald Iorgyer (North Central).

At UBEC, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura—appointed earlier in July—continues to serve as Board Chairman. Also appointed are Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem (South East), Gift Ngo (South South), Mrs. Ibiwunmi Akinnola (South West), Dr. Meiro Mandara (North East), Dr. Abdu Imam Saulawa (North West), and Prof. Paul Ibukun-Olu Bolorunduro (North Central), each to serve a four-year term in the first instance.

President Tinubu also reaffirmed the leadership of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), where Muhammad Abu Ibrahim was appointed Executive Secretary/CEO in October 2023 to guide the emerging agency in expanding access to affordable agricultural financing. In line with the Fund’s statute, the President has now approved the composition of its governing board.

Mallam Bello Maccido, pioneer chairman of FBNQuest Merchant Bank and an accomplished financial services professional with over three decades of experience, has been appointed Chairman of the NADF Board, representing the North West.

Other members of the board are:

Dr. Nelson Henry Essien (Akwa Ibom, South South), financial consultant and seasoned banker

Amina Ahmed Habib (Jigawa, North West), fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants

Akinyinka Olufela Akinnola (Ondo, South West), engineer and entrepreneur

Hassan Tanimu Musa Usman (Borno, North East), founder of New Frontier Developments Ltd and former Access Bank non-executive director

Lufer Samson Orkar (Benue, North Central)

Felix Achibiri (Imo, South East), Group Director of Genesis Energy Holdings and Chairman/CEO of DFC Holdings Limited

These appointments highlight President Tinubu’s resolve to strengthen critical national institutions through merit, experience, and balanced regional representation.