President Tinubu Constitutes Boards of NADF, Bank of Agriculture And UBEC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the governing boards for three major Nigerian institutions: the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
The move is aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing regional representation, and accelerating reforms in agriculture financing and basic education across the country.
At UBEC, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura continues to serve as Chairman, with new zonal representatives appointed to ensure broad regional inclusion.
The new members include Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem (South‑East), Gift Ngo (South‑South), Ibiwunmi Akinnola (South‑West), Meiro Mandara (North‑East), Abdu Imam‑Saulawa (North‑West), and Paul Ibukun-Olu Bolorunduro (North‑Central). Each member is expected to serve a four-year term, contributing to the commission’s mandate to improve access to quality basic education nationwide.
For the Bank of Agriculture, the President reconfirmed Muhammad Babangida as Chairman and Ayo Sotinrin as Managing Director/CEO.
The board also features three executive directors: Fatima Garba (Corporate Services), Ka’amuna Ibrahim Khadi (Risk Management & Strategy), and Hakeem Oluwatosin Salami (Operations), alongside non-executive directors representing Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
This leadership team is tasked with steering agricultural financing and supporting initiatives aimed at boosting productivity and food security.
The National Agricultural Development Fund has also received a newly constituted board to complement the agency’s leadership, with Muhammad Abu Ibrahim serving as Executive Secretary/CEO since October 2023.
Bello Maccido, a veteran banker and former chairman of FBNQuest Merchant Bank, was named Chairman of the NADF board representing the North‑West. Other members, drawn from across the nation, bring diverse expertise in agriculture, finance, and development, ensuring balanced and effective oversight of the fund.
The Presidency emphasized that these appointments reflect a commitment to professional governance, inclusivity, and the drive to implement reforms in critical sectors that underpin Nigeria’s economic growth.
With the boards now in place, the institutions are expected to accelerate policy implementation and deliver on their mandates more efficiently.
