Muhammed Babangida, son of former Nigerian military president Ibrahim Babangida, has publicly affirmed his acceptance of the appointment as Chair of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), distancing himself from viral reports suggesting he declined the offer.
In a statement issued on Monday, Mr. Babangida described as
“false and malicious” the social media reports claiming he rejected the
appointment made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said the claims were part
of a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and undermine the credibility of
the current administration.
“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 bestowed upon him,” the statement read.
The statement indicating Mr. Babangida’s acceptance of the
role was authenticated for Premium Times by Kazeem Afegbua, a
long-standing spokesperson for former President Ibrahim Babangida.
The statement further warned that those responsible for
circulating the fake news and the forged rejection letter would be investigated
and held accountable.
“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.
Mr. Babangida also urged Nigerians to be cautious of
unverified reports and to rely on credible and official sources for
information.
His appointment is part of a broader wave of leadership
changes introduced by President Tinubu to rejuvenate key federal agencies and
institutions.
The Bank of Agriculture plays a pivotal role in supporting
Nigeria’s agricultural financing and rural development efforts. The false
reports had gained traction over the weekend, accompanied by a fabricated
rejection letter allegedly addressed to the president, citing “personal and
professional considerations.”
Monday’s statement from Mr. Babangida’s team has now laid
the matter to rest, reaffirming his readiness to contribute meaningfully to the
government’s agricultural and economic development agenda.
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