Muhammed Babangida has officially accepted his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), expressing deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him.
This was conveyed in a statement signed by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, and made available on Monday. Babangida also debunked earlier reports circulating online which claimed he had turned down the appointment.
He described the claims as false and malicious, saying they were deliberately fabricated to mislead the public and smear the image of the Tinubu administration.
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“We wish to clarify that Muhammed gratefully accepts the appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, as announced by the Federal Government, and extends his sincere appreciation to President Tinubu for the trust and confidence placed in him,” the statement read in part.
The statement further assured the public that those responsible for the misinformation would be investigated and brought to book.
“We also want to assure the public that those spreading these falsehoods will be thoroughly investigated and brought to justice. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and fostering unity within our nation,” it added.
The statement reiterated with a call on Nigerians to remain discerning and verify information from credible sources.
Muhammed Babangida’s appointment was among several strategic roles recently approved by President Tinubu to strengthen leadership across critical government institutions.
