By Ayodele Oni
Muhammed Babangida, son of former Military President, Gen Ibrahim Babangida, has officially accepted his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), expressing deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the trust placed in him.
This contradicts the news circulating Online that he turned down the offer.
A statement signed by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, and released on Monday, dismissed as false and malicious the reports circulating online story that Babangida jnr, rejected the appointment.
He described such claims as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and tarnish the image of the Tinubu 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 placed in him,” the statement read in part.
It further assured the public that those behind the false reports would be identified 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.
The statement concluded with a call to Nigerians to remain discerning and to verify information from credible sources.
Muhammed Babangida’s appointment was among several strategic appointments approved by President Tinubu to strengthen leadership across key Government institutions.
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