Muhammed Babangida, son of former Nigerian military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has formally declined his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a letter dated July 21, 2025, addressed to the President, Babangida expressed his appreciation for the nomination but respectfully turned it down, citing personal and professional constraints.
“It is a true privilege to be thought worthy of such a strategic role in advancing the nation’s agricultural and economic development,” he wrote.
Babangida, however, stated that after “careful reflection and consultation,” he had decided not to accept the offer, emphasizing that his current commitments would not allow him to serve with the “level of focus and commitment the position rightly demands.”
He reaffirmed his support for President Tinubu’s administration, adding that he remains committed to the vision of a prosperous and self-sufficient Nigeria.
“I continue to hold your administration in the highest regard and stand ready to support national development in other ways where my expertise may be of service,” he stated.
Political observers have interpreted his decision as a subtle but significant political message, given his prominent family background and the strategic importance of the Bank of Agriculture in Tinubu’s food security agenda.
