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 placed in him.
Reacting to circulating falsehoods, Babangida dismissed online reports suggesting he had rejected the role as baseless and malicious. The clarification followed an official announcement shared by the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, confirming the appointment alongside other key leadership roles.
“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.
He further assured that those responsible for the misinformation 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.
The release concluded with a call on Nigerians to verify information from credible sources and avoid falling prey to disinformation.
